Sao Roque Trip Overview
Uncover a hidden gem on this full-day 4×4 tour to Nordeste from Ponta Delgada. Despite being a lesser-known destination, many pleople consider Nordeste (North East) one of the island’s most beautiful spots and it is also the oldest part of the Island. Your guide will take you to some of the most scenic sights in Nordeste, such as the massive mountain range of Tronqueira and the waterfalls of Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Sao Roque, Portugal
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Full-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sao Roque, Azores, Portugal
Uncover a hidden gem on this full-day 4×4 tour to Nordeste from Ponta Delgada. Despite being a lesser-known destination, many pleople consider Nordeste (North East) one of the island’s most beautiful spots and it is also the oldest part of the Island. Your guide will take you to some of the most scenic sights in Nordeste, such as the massive mountain range of Tronqueira and the waterfalls of Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park.
Stop At: Serra da Tronqueira, Nordeste, Sao Miguel Portugal
The Tronqueira mountain range is located on the eastern side, and contains dirt roads that cross the center-east from Nordeste to the municipality of Povoação (near the entrance to Faial da Terra). The viewpoint of Tronqueira offers an imposing view over Pico da Vara, the highest peak on the island with 1103 meters, and also over Pico Verde with 931 meters.
This viewpoint is in the heart of the Azorean Bullfinch habitat, and around it, we can find the most important patch of Laurel Forest on the island. At certain times of the year, this endemic bird can even be seen there.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes, Estrada Regional Achada, 011, Sao Miguel 9630-024 Portugal
The Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park is an Azorean protected area, located along the Ribeira dos Caldeirões watercourse, in the civil parish of Achada, municipality of Nordeste. This natural park is located on the slopes of Serra da Tronqueira and occupies part of the course of Ribeira do Guilherme.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego, En1-1a, Nordeste, Sao Miguel 9681 Portugal
The viewpoint of Ponta do Sossego is located in Lomba da Pedreira, a little further from Ponta da Madrugada, offers a superb view of the coast, but here the gardens are the paradise. The diversity of flowers and, which are always well maintained throughout the year, make this place the largest garden in the municipality of the Nordeste.
The view over the sea is absolutely magnificent, and from where you can see Fajã do Araújo and Praia do Lombo Gordo.
At Ponta do Sossego’s viewpoint it is a tradition for families to gather together for a weekend picnic outdoors.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro do Salto do Cavalo, Pico do Salto do Cavalo, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9650-430 Portugal
The Salto do Cavalo viewpoint closes the itinerary of northeastern viewpoints. In the parish of Salga, even at the extreme of the county, Salto do Cavalo you get a sumptuous view over the Furnas Valley, as well as the north and south coast of the island.
Duration: 15 minutes
