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Sanguinho Village – Chickens near Salto do Prego loop from Povoação

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Sanguinho Village – Chickens near Salto do Prego loop from Povoação

Hard

3.5

(4)

14

hikers

Sanguinho Village – Chickens near Salto do Prego loop from Povoação

05:01

13.3km

800m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

37 m

Povoação Harbor

Highlight • Settlement

The port of Povoação (Portuguese for locality) was significant from the very beginning. After a first landing in 1427, the settlement of the island of Sao Miguel began in Povoação from 1432.

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2

1.11 km

View of Povoação

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you climb the road to the Vigia da Baleia trail, you can enjoy charming views of Povoação, the sea and the mountain ranges of São Miguel Island.

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3

5.38 km

Small Banana Plantation

Highlight • Natural

There is a small wooden bench in front of the small banana plantation. If you are lucky, there will be bananas in a basket to eat.

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4

5.43 km

Kiosk with Sea View

Highlight • Cafe

The kiosk is open every weekday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is homemade lemonade.

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5

5.45 km

Sanguinho Village

Highlight • Settlement

Sanguinho was abandoned in the 1950s and 60s, among other things, because it was very difficult for the children to get to school. As part of an ecotourism project, new …

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6

6.50 km

Chickens near Salto do Prego

Highlight • Waterfall

The chickens rule here

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7

6.52 km

Sanguinho Trail and Salto do Prego Waterfall

Highlight • Trail

Path towards the Sanguinho waterfall, you will find wild chickens on the path.

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6.64 km

Salto do Prego Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

B

13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

2.31 km

2.15 km

1.96 km

768 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.43 km

3.41 km

2.53 km

835 m

131 m

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Saturday 24 October

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