Velas Trip Overview
Full-day program, with opportunity to get to know one of the most emblematic fajãs of São Jorge island – Caldeira de Santo Cristo fan – included in a car tour where you can visit some tourist points of interest, such as cheese factory, Casa Natural Park and some viewpoints with unique landscapes in the Azores. Along the trail, accompanied by a certified guide, you will have the opportunity to dive in the clear waters of a freshwater waterfall, swim / snorkel in the Caldeira de Santo Cristo lagoon, visit an underground cave, among other activities. You will also have a pic-nic snack to enjoy the fresh and quiet air of this fajã.
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 to 8 hours
* Starts: Velas, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Velas, Azores, Portugal
Full-day program, with opportunity to get to know one of the most emblematic fajãs of São Jorge island – Caldeira de Santo Cristo fan – included in a car tour where you can visit some tourist points of interest, such as cheese factory, Casa Natural Park and some viewpoints with unique landscapes in the Azores. Along the trail, accompanied by a certified guide, you will have the opportunity to dive in the clear waters of a freshwater waterfall, swim / snorkel in the Caldeira de Santo Cristo lagoon, visit an underground cave, among other activities. You will also have a pic-nic snack to enjoy the fresh and quiet air of this fajã.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Casa do Parque de Sao Jorge, Estrada Regional, Velas, Sao Jorge 9800-132 Portugal
Must stop at the visitor center Casa do São Jorge Natural Park where you can get to know São Jorge Island, from its formation, fauna and flora, cultures and traditions.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro da Faja dos Cubres, Calheta, Sao Jorge 9850-211 Portugal
View of the fajas from the north coast of São Jorge Island, especially Fajã dos Cubres and Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo
Duration: 10 minutes
