Cuada Village – Ribeira do Ferreiro Pool loop from Fajã Grande

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Cuada Village – Ribeira do Ferreiro Pool loop from Fajã Grande

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Cuada Village – Ribeira do Ferreiro Pool loop from Fajã Grande

03:01

9.52km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.17 km for 3 m

After 4.48 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.07 km

Cuada Village

Highlight • Settlement

Best einnisten right in the hotel-fish village! Nice starting point for hikes. A troublesome fishing path leads to the sea. For swimming but unsuitable, since it is very rocky.

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4.28 km

Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro

Highlight • Waterfall

A short hike through a beautiful forest section to the clearing, what can be seen there is simply indescribably beautiful. A place to linger where you don't want to leave anymore!

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4.31 km

Ribeira do Ferreiro Pool

Highlight • Waterfall

Rustic short walk uphill is rewarded with a wonderful view. It is fantastic here. Pure nature.

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7.35 km

View of Fajã Grande

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the waterfalls to the sea (Faja Grande) definitely use the hiking trail, like from another time...

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7.57 km

View of Fajã Grande and the Cliffs of Flores Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

7.66 km

View of Fajã Grande

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fãja Grande is a pretty town on Flores west coast. Great hiking opportunities. The restaurants here are often not open at all... except for the snack bar at the campsite …

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9.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.56 km

3.73 km

235 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

3.16 km

2.20 km

883 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

June 21, 2022,Flores: Wasserfälle--》Fajazinha

The planned tour over the ridge of the volcanic crater with a descent to Fajazinha was not possible due to the weather, because there was fog and rain in the mountains. The tour today was still nice, landscape to enjoy. Back at the hotel in the early afternoon, a few quick photos of the impressive surf before the preparation for …

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