Lagoa do Caldeirão – View of Vila do Corvo loop from Vila do Corvo

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Lagoa do Caldeirão – View of Vila do Corvo loop from Vila do Corvo

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Lagoa do Caldeirão – View of Vila do Corvo loop from Vila do Corvo

05:53

17.9km

790m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Área Protegida para a Gestão de Habitats ou Espécies da Costa e Caldeirão do Corvo

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.25 km

Miradouro da Vila

Viewpoint

2.30 km

Cara do Índio Viewpoint

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It is questionable whether the rock actually bears a face, let alone that of an Indian. The name was given by the inhabitants of Corvo Island. However, what is beyond …

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6.95 km

Caldeira do Monte Gordo Viewpoint

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This viewpoint offers a privileged panorama of the entire volcanic caldera, its multiple watercourses and lagoons. In addition, of course, to the many friendly cows grazing freely throughout the region.

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6.97 km

Caldeira do Corvo

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7.48 km

Caldeirão do Corvo

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8.24 km

Lagoa do Caldeirão

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Lagoa do Caldeirão, located at the top of the island of Corvo, Azores, is an impressive volcanic crater, formed by two lagoons. Lagoa do Caldeirão is subject to a natural …

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11.7 km

View of the Caldeirão do Corvo

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The hike is definitely the highlight of any trip to the Azores.
The boat takes you from Flores to Corvo at high speed.
The trip is a bit adventurous and …

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13.9 km

View of Flores from Corvo

Highlight • Viewpoint

15.3 km

Corvo 1

Peak

16.8 km

View of Vila do Corvo

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The picturesque town of Vila do Corvo offers breathtaking views of the ocean and volcanic hills. The best views can be enjoyed from the traditional windmills, the coastal promenade, and …

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17.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.69 km

7.29 km

2.14 km

825 m

Surfaces

9.00 km

7.69 km

1.14 km

116 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 20 October

20°C

18°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 43.0 km/h

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Comments

June 7, 2026,Lagoa do Caldeirão – The greatest Corvo-Tour#Azoren#PR01COR#PR02COR

Weather-wise a tough start (fog, 50m visibility, light rain, strong gusts of wind), but around noon it cleared up and the sun 🔆 dared to come out. What does this teach us? Don't let bad weather discourage you, but dare to try it.

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May 10, 2025,PR01 COR - Cara do Índio > PR02 COR - Caldeirão > Vila dC

⚠️ Even though you're following a marked trail, at one point you'll have jump over a electric fence, or backtrack and take a slight detour.

ℹ️ PR01 officially starts close to camping area (NW corner of the airport)

🍴The only opened restaurant was Caldeirão, Restaurante Pastelaria, they had buffet (meal+drink+coffee)

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August 24, 2023,Escursione a Corvo - Azzorre - Caldeirao con viewpoint e Cara do Indio

This route allows you to join the only two official paths on the island, the one in the caldera and the Cara do Indio path which leads to a cliff with a rock with the curious profile of an Indian chief.
We've added a short detour to a viewpoint above the caldera. The trail actually continues going around the airport …

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