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#246 of 300 · São Jorge

Fajã dos Cubres to Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo

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A coastal path beneath 400 m cliffs on São Jorge's north shore, linking the fajãs (lava and debris platforms) of Cubres and Belo to the lagoon of Caldeira de Santo Cristo, known for its clams and surf and with no road access.

Distance
9 km
Out and back
Ascent
250 m
High point 80 m
Time
3 h
Day hike
Difficulty
Easy
Good paths and little climbing.
Best months
Apr–Oct
When the route is usually in condition
Start
Fajã dos Cubres
São Jorge

Route

Topographic map of Fajã dos Cubres to Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo, from Fajã dos Cubres to Fajã da Caldeira de Santo CristoFajã dos CubresFajã do BeloFajã da Caldeira de Santo CristoStart: Fajã dos CubresTurn-around: Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartTurn-aroundWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. Fajã dos Cubres
  2. Fajã do Belo
  3. Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo
  4. back the same way

Wildlife along the route

This hike hasn't been surveyed yet. Its species list is built from iNaturalist records around the route by the survey script — see how the data is made.

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