Sao Roque Trip Overview
Set out to discover some waterfalls on the island of São Miguel, as well as discover small parishes on the north coast of the island.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the sea and north coast.
Walk in the middle of nature, surrounded by large trees, cross small wooden bridges and follow a small stream that leads to two beautiful waterfalls, the Teófilo waterfall and the Gruta waterfall.
Enjoy a traditional buffet lunch, where you can taste different typical dishes from Micaelense and Azores cuisine.
Explore one of the most beautiful parks on the island of São Miguel, Parque da Ribeira dos Caldeirões is located in the Northeast and is known for its splendid waterfall and water mills.
Visit a tea factory and its plantation, on a guided tour you will be able to see the machines that are used in the preparation, as well as learn about the process of making the different types of tea and taste some of the teas produced in this factory.
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* Duration: 7 hours
* Starts: Sao Roque, Portugal
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Sao Roque, Azores, Portugal
Set out to discover some waterfalls on the island of São Miguel, as well as discover small parishes on the north coast of the island.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the sea and north coast.
Walk in the middle of nature, surrounded by large trees, cross small wooden bridges and follow a small stream that leads to two beautiful waterfalls, the Teófilo waterfall and the Gruta waterfall.
Enjoy a traditional buffet lunch, where you can taste different typical dishes from Micaelense and Azores cuisine.
Explore one of the most beautiful parks on the island of São Miguel, Parque da Ribeira dos Caldeirões is located in the Northeast and is known for its splendid waterfall and water mills.
Visit a tea factory and its plantation, on a guided tour you will be able to see the machines that are used in the preparation, as well as learn about the process of making the different types of tea and taste some of the teas produced in this factory.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Salto do Cabrito, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal
One of the most beautiful waterfalls on the island of São Miguel, whose water comes from springs that are close to Lagoa do Fogo, where in its water course it is used for the production of electricity, which we can see through the hydroelectric power station of Salto do Cabrito.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro de Santa Iria, Porto Formoso, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal
Viewpoint to the North coast of the island of São Miguel, in this place, we can see a large part of the north coast and the three mountains that make up the island of São Miguel (Sete Cidades, Pico da Barrosa and Pico da Vara).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, Sao Miguel 9625-304 Portugal
Located in Gorreana, the Gorreana tea factory that has been operating since 1883, being a family business, has passed from generation to generation and withstood different crises. It is the largest tea factory in São Miguel, where it produces various types of tea, in which Green Tea and Black Tea (Pekoe, Orange Pekoe and Broken Leaf), are the most appreciated by locals and visitors. It is possible to visit and explore the facilities and get to know the whole process and preparation of tea and enjoy a cup of tea at the end of the visit. There is a trail through the plantation where you can get to know Gorreana’s tea plantations better.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Trilho Moinho do Félix – Cascatas, Unnamed Road, 9630, 9630, Portugal
Located in a small village on the north coast of the island of São Miguel, enjoy a walk in the middle of nature and at your own pace, meeting some waterfalls, including the Teófilo waterfall and the Gruta waterfall.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Praia dos Moinhos, M518, 9625 Porto Formoso, Portugal
It is a gray sand beach, located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel and in the parish of Porto Formoso. As it is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, in summer it is very frequented by bathers and visitors, because next to the beach there is a bar with a privileged view over it.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes, Estrada Regional Achada, 011, Sao Miguel 9630-024 Portugal
It is a park/garden that allows visitors to discover a beautiful waterfall with the same name as the park (Ribeira dos Caldeirões), visit some water mills and enjoy a relaxing walk through the park.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Salto da Farinha, Achadinha, Sao Miguel Portugal
One of several waterfalls in the Nordeste area, enjoy a beautiful view over the waterfall, the mountains and the sea.
Duration: 20 minutes
