São Jorge

Velas, Santo Amaro, Fajã do Ouvidor, Urzelina and Manadas

São Jorge

Velas, Santo Amaro, Fajã do Ouvidor, Urzelina and Manadas

Duration

Full day (8 hours)

Total distance

45 km

Difficulty

Medium

ITINERARY

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The island of São Jorge, marked by an extensive volcanic mountain range, made up of 350 cones and its famous fajãs, is, without any doubt, the perfect choice for nature lovers or adventurers, where its hikes unfold along the blue of the sea and amidst the unique, verdant charm of the island's flora.

The visit starts in the Canavial Viewpoint, between Morro Grande de Velas and Morro de Lemos, both originated by eruptions of basaltic nature with different ages and evolutionary states, which occurred underwater. This mandatory stop is one of the most iconic geolandscapes in São Jorge.

We continue to Caldeirinhas, along the central volcanic mountain range of the island, which characterizes the island's relief and landscape. Along a small walking trail, you will be surprised by the richness of the surrounding flora, as you find yourself immersed in several endemic azorean species, here in the wild.

A Fajã do Ouvidor, associated with lava flows emitted from Pico Areeiro, is known for its bathing area, marked by numerous puddles and natural pools, among which Poça Simão Dias stands out. We dive into its translucent waters and appreciate the curious columnar jointing on its cliffs, which look like they have been carved “by hand”.

After lunch, we visit the Ecomuseum - São Jorge Park´s House, where you can learn much about the island, namely, about the Natural Park areas, biodiversity, geology and even about the built, material or immaterial heritage of this unique island.

We proceed to the Urzelina, an area afflicted by an eruption that took place in 1808. This was an explosive occurrence, responsible for an abundant ash fall over Urzelina and Manadas, whose basaltic lava flows destroyed several houses along with the Church of Urzelina. From this church, only a single bell tower remains, standing as a silent witness of this eruption and of the Azorean history, deeply marked by the vicissitudes of its volcanic origin.

 

Lastly, we visit the parish of Manadas where you'll feel dazzled by the wealth of the Church of Santa Bárbara, which, according to oral tradition, was built in honor of this Saint Martyr, after a small wooden box with the image of Santa Bárbara was found by the first settlers in this bay. A must visit!

Availability

Tuesday to Saturday, by appointment

Format

Guided

Age

All ages

Recommended means of transportation

trekking

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Land Tours

Site: www.landtours.pt
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: +351 919 821 513

Esta atividade permite partilhar, com os participantes, parte da história da ilha, desde a sua formação, às alterações provocadas ao longo dos anos até aos nossos dias. Com início pelas 09:30, o período da manhã será para dar a conhecer importantes formações geológicas da ilha, com algumas visitas, das quais de destacam as Caldeirinhas, o Montoso e a Poça Simão Dias, na Fajã do Ouvidor. Nesta, será possível dar um mergulho, com máscara e barbatanas (fornecidas por nós). Segue-se almoço num restaurante local. A tarde será completada com uma visita ao Ecomuseu e Casa do Parque da Ilha de São Jorge e visita à freguesia da Urzelina e Manadas para conhecimento de testemunhos, das erupções vulcânicas e crises sísmicas, que afetaram a ilha.

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Program on schedule: Ambos
Program Type:
 Guided
Forma de locomoção: on foot and by car
Duration: 8h00
Starting point: Velas
Spoken languages: Portuguese and english 
Capacidade mínima: 2
Capacidade máxima: 16
Recommended ages: Dos 6 aos 100
Recomendações ao cliente: Roupa e sapatos confortáveis, chapéu de sol, corta vento e garrafa de água.
Serviços incluídos e serviços adicionais: Entrada nos locais, transporte, seguro, acompanhamento por guia, almoço, águas.
Accessibilities: Não acessível
Antecedência mínima de reserva:
24 hours
Payment options: Dinheiro, Cartão de Crédito e MB WAY
Época: All year
Preço (IVA incluído): 120,00€/pax
Política de desconto: Preços para grupos sob consulta
Política de cancelamento: Reembolso total para cancelamentos a mais de 30 dias da actividade. Nos 30 dias anteriores, mediante justificação, se aceite, poderá ser devolvida a totalidade paga. Não há direito a devolução para cancelamentos nas últimas 24 horas ou no-show.
Link para o itinerário no site da empresa: https://www.landtours.pt/produto/rota-dos-vulcoes-1-dia/

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  (+351) 295 404 800
  [email protected]

Regional Directorate of Tourism
Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures

  Rua Comendador Ernesto Rebelo, 14, 9900-112 Horta, Faial – Açores
  (+351) 292 200 500
   [email protected]

© 2022 Presidency of the Regional Government of the Azores
Developed by Azoreslab Marketing Agency

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