HIKING TOURS: Moinhos do Félix Hiking Trail + Visit to the Tea Plantation + Beach

About the Experience

Located in Lomba de São Pedro, in the easternmost of the 14 parishes that make up the municipality of Ribeira Grande, we can find the Moinho do Félix Waterfall Trail.

Starting our trail, we will see wonderful coastal landscapes that will take us to the first waterfall on the tour: Cascata do Homem.

We will continue our journey following in the footsteps of our ancestors; going up the forest and passing through the trees until we reach the old Moinho do Félix, located right next to the Teófilo Waterfall.

Continuing along this ancient trail, you will feel peace and tranquility as you hear the sound of the water guiding you to the last waterfall, the cave waterfall, and its natural pool, the Poço da Truta.

On the way back to the parish, we will pass by several fountains that once served to supply water to the local population.

Visit to the Tea plantation:

We will visit the Gorreana Tea Plantation and Factory which is currently the oldest and only tea plantation in Europe. Take a tour of this family's property and see in more detail the entire tea-making process from cultivation to the final process, which you will have the opportunity to taste.

At the end of the day, we will take the opportunity to relax on one of the beaches on the north coast that have characteristics typical of a volcanic island like São Miguel, such as dark sand.

Note: Depending on weather conditions and the abilities of the group, we are flexible with the itinerary. It is recommended that you are in good physical shape as this activity includes walking on unstable terrain, muddy areas and gravel uphill and downhill runs.

Pick-up*: Please consider pick-up time 10 minutes before and after your tour departure time.

* Pick-up included in Ponta Delgada and surroundings; Capelas, Ribeira Grande or Lagoa. If you are staying outside these areas, extra costs may apply. We will inform you after booking.

Material to bring:

Bathing suit and towel
Appropriate and comfortable clothing and footwear (note that it is important to protect yourself from wind, sun and rain. It can also be cold in the mountains.)
Sunscreen and hat
Your personal water bottle
Backpack to carry your personal belongings and lunch.

What's included:

• Guide
• Insurance
• Light lunch or picnic
• Hiking poles
• Pick-up/Drop-off

Pick-up: Pick-up included in Ponta Delgada and surroundings; Capelas, Ribeira Grande or Lagoa. If you are staying outside these areas, extra costs may apply. We will inform you after booking.