Walking Tours: Paradise Valley

About the Experience

This is a different trail to get to Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo for those who like walking with a bit of adventure, different from the traditional walking trails that the visitors are used to to get to the idyllic place, the so known Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo.

The locals call "Paradise" to this ridge and this is due to the unique landscapes that we will find along the walk. When the Fajãs of San jorge were a fixed place of residence much of this route was used by locals to go to some fajãs as Caldeira de Santo Cristo, Redonda and Sanguinhal.

Who chooses this route will certainly be satisfied, because you will have the opportunity to see the beautiful scenery this island and all the Azorean Archipelago have to offer.

Along the way we will find goats. These wild animals that populate the steep slopes of the island, especially on the north coast, were, after the earthquake in 1980, released and now are the most common inhabitants in these parts.

We’ll walk on a parallel path to the valley which will provide incredible views towards Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo and Fajã dos Cubres as well as the islands of Graciosa and Terceira. In summer, hydrangeas give a special color to this landscape, orchestrated by the singing of birds that nest there.

Our lunch will be in the “restaurant” with the best view of the world, the "Paradise Valley".

Going down towards the mythical Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo, we will take a break for lunch and enjoy the place. We can also swim in the calm waters of its lagoon, inviting for a swim before lunch.

Descend to the mythical Faja the Caldeira de Santo Cristo, where we will break for lunch and enjoy the place. We can also swim in the calm waters of its lagoon, inviting for a swim before lunch.

Only 35 minutes separate us from the ex libris of the island of Sao Jorge, the mythical Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo, where we will visit this place and have a guided tour in the Interpretation Center. We can also swim in the lagoon where clams are reproduced, inviting us to dive before the last stage of the tour.

The trail that will take us to Fajã dos Cubres has an extension of 5 km along the coast, where our transfers await us. On the way out of the last fajã we will stop at the sightseeing on the north coast, to say goodbye, with one last photo, to this place "blessed by God and Nature."

Trekking Distance: 13km

Trekking duration: 4h30

Places to visit: Cascata da Caldeira de Cima, Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo, Igreja Caldeira, Centro de interpretação da Caldeira, Fajã dos Tijolos, Fajã do Belo e Fajã dos Cubres.

Included: Insurance, Transfers to and from Aventour Center (Calheta), Water, snack, Guides and Visits.

Meeting point:
Cais da Calheta
9850-043 - Calheta