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Lagoa de São Brás and View – Lagoa das Empadadas loop from São Brás

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São Brás

Lagoa de São Brás and View – Lagoa das Empadadas loop from São Brás

Moderate

3.8

(27)

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Lagoa de São Brás and View – Lagoa das Empadadas loop from São Brás

03:31

10.9km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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727 m

Old Steam Engines at Chá Gorreana Tea Plantation

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There is at least one old steam engine in the yard near the Chá Gorreana tea plantation.

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1.13 km

Chá Gorreana Tea Factory and Plantation

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The tea plantation Chá Gorreana (Chá is the name for tea in Portuguese) is located on the north side of the island of Sao Miguel.
The mild climate of the …

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1.35 km

View of Gorreana Tea Plantation

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Bali? Vietnam? No; Europe! It is the only extensive tea plantation on the European continent. Running through the tea plantation fields is a unique experience - both visual and sensorial, as you can smell the aroma from afar.

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1.65 km

Trail through the Gorreana Tea Plantation

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As if drawn with a comb, but adapted to the shape of the terrain. Even if you are not a tea drinker, this landscape is simply spectacular

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1.88 km

View of the Tea Plantation and Ocean

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Very easy trail, not extremely interesting compared to others on the island but if you have time I recommend it

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2.41 km

Tea plantage overview

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It is the only tea plantation in Europe, you have to see it. Good explanations on site. How, why and wherefore. Afterwards you can try the tea directly and then hike through the plantations.

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4.27 km

Casa do Mirante

Ruins

6.06 km

Lagoa de São Brás and View

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Lonely lake in a dead end with great views. The most beautiful panorama can enjoy on the ride down the passenger.

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6.65 km

Lagoa das Empadadas

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.77 km

3.82 km

1.13 km

1.04 km

181 m

Surfaces

3.89 km

3.85 km

1.37 km

1.18 km

613 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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Lagoa de São Brás and View – Lagoa das Empadadas loop from São Brás

Old Steam Engines at Chá Gorreana Tea Plantation

Chá Gorreana Tea Factory and Plantation

View of Gorreana Tea Plantation

Trail through the Gorreana Tea Plantation

View of the Tea Plantation and Ocean

Tea plantage overview

Lagoa de São Brás and View

Lagoa das Empadadas

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