View over Lagoa do Fogo – Lagoa do Fogo (Lagoon of Fire) loop from Vila Franca do Campo

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Vila Franca Do Campo (São Pedro)

View over Lagoa do Fogo – Lagoa do Fogo (Lagoon of Fire) loop from Vila Franca do Campo

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View over Lagoa do Fogo – Lagoa do Fogo (Lagoon of Fire) loop from Vila Franca do Campo

02:44

21.7km

750m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo

Área Protegida para a Gestão de Habitats ou Espécies da Serra de Água de Pau

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Parking

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398 m

View of Vila Franca do Campo Island

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Very nice view of the island. Unfortunately, very few people are allowed to go there every day. To my knowledge about 400 daily. Now in August there are tickets for October...

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Mural by Yves Decoster

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Another beautiful heart by Yves Decoster. I hope the location is somewhat appropriate. GPS unfortunately had operating errors 🙈

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View over Lagoa do Fogo

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At 580m lies the Lagoa do Fogo.

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11.5 km

Serra de Água de Pau Rainwater Collection System

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A very varied tour that is also a bit more demanding. Be sure to have warm, windproof clothing with you. For me a highlight of the island tours.

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Levada Trail 07 to Lagoa Azul

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Reservatório de Água da Fábrica da Cidade

Lake

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The ruins of the old power plants are in danger of collapsing and are no longer allowed to be entered. Information boards tell about the history of the factories, absolutely worth seeing and impressive, how quickly nature reclaims its territory.

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