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    1. From Praia Formosa to Pico Alto — route on the island of Santa Maria (PR 06 SMA)

    14.0km

    04:37

    640m

    640m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    December 7, 2023

    One of the gems of the Azores, Praia Formosa has dark sand and, as its main feature, calm waves. It was mentioned for the first time in a document dated 1584, as "Plaia Hermosa". The São João Baptista Fort is located here.

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