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Waterfall and Picnic Area – View of Praia dos Moinhos loop from Porto Formoso

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Waterfall and Picnic Area – View of Praia dos Moinhos loop from Porto Formoso

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Waterfall and Picnic Area – View of Praia dos Moinhos loop from Porto Formoso

00:51

2.86km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

71 m

Moinhos Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

If you come by car, is well advised to leave the car for the walk and also for the beach visit. In good weather, it is difficult to find a parking space around Moinhos, especially after lunchtime.

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2

363 m

Moinho Terrace Café

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3

393 m

Moinhos Beach

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4

448 m

Porto Formoso Beach

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A trip to the beach, especially after the hike is almost a must. There is a great restaurant right on the beach and this is also guarded. The coarse-grained sand …

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5

720 m

Waterfall

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The headline already says everything😉

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6

811 m

Waterfall and Picnic Area

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Here is the trail marker a little confusing. The easiest way is to find a way to the left over the height. One then comes out at the campsite of Moinhos, where you can park well for the beach visit.

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7

1.90 km

View of Praia dos Moinhos

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For the tour shown, at least good trekking shoes are recommended.

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2.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.23 km

1.13 km

315 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.25 km

1.10 km

278 m

125 m

< 100 m

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Friday 6 November

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