Flores Island Hiking Tours

Explore some of the most extraordinary corners of the Azores on a hiking tour of the island of Flores. Viewpoints, cliffs, hidden waterfalls and many surprises await!

Routes

At the time of booking, you'll have the choice between five different hiking routes. All of them have a duration of four hours, start at 9:00 am and include hotel pickup & return transfer, minibus transportation as well as an English-speaking guide.

Four Lakes

Choosing this route, you'll go on an 8-kilometer walk that begins between the Caldeira Negra and Comprida lagoons. From one of the viewpoints, you'll see the Seca and Branca lagoons. Along the way, you'll see species like camellias, lilies, prickly pears, and oleanders. This route will finish in Fajã Grande and Poço de Bacalhau, where you can take a dip.

Lajedo & Poço Ribeira do Ferreiro

This route begins in the village of Lajedo next to the parish church. From here, we'll follow a 7.8-kilometer path through green meadows. Your guide will share facts about the island, including the shipwreck of the RMS Slavonia. We will visit Poço Ribeira do Ferreiro, a natural space with waterfalls among the rocks.

Ponta Ruiva & Ponta Delgada

Starting at Ponta Ruiva, we'll walk along the coastline for 8.5 kilometers to admire the steep cliffs and the island of Corvo. We’ll see the Chapel of São João Baptista before concluding at Ponta Delgada.

Ponta Delgada & Fajã Grande

We'll leave from Ponta Delgada through green valleys to find the best viewpoints on Flores Island. After walking a total of 7.5 kilometers, we will arrive at Fajã Grande.

Ponta Ruiva & Santa Cruz de las Flores

With this option, you'll leave from Ponta Ruiva in the direction of Alagoa, where you'll see striking rock formations. This 8-kilometer route concludes in Santa Cruz de las Flores, a municipality in the north of the island.