Porto Formoso Beach – View of Praia dos Moinhos loop from Porto Formoso

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Porto Formoso

Porto Formoso Beach – View of Praia dos Moinhos loop from Porto Formoso

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Porto Formoso Beach – View of Praia dos Moinhos loop from Porto Formoso

01:18

4.02km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10 m

Porto Formoso Beach

Highlight • Beach

A trip to the beach, especially after the hike is almost a must. There is a great restaurant right on the beach and this is also guarded. The coarse-grained sand …

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282 m

Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The headline already says everything😉

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2.33 km

Miradouro da Boca do Inferno

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice mirador built with a 360 view

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2.74 km

Miradouro do Furado

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing view!

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3.04 km

Cliffs of Vila Franca do Campo

Highlight • Gorge

A magnificent panorama opens up between the bamboo

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3.30 km

View of Praia dos Moinhos

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For the tour shown, at least good trekking shoes are recommended.

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4.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.09 km

550 m

338 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.80 km

1.30 km

550 m

317 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 21 October

20°C

14°C

22 %

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Comments

June 16, 2025,Wasserfall – Toller (Sand-)Strand zum Baden Runde von Maia

Parts of the trail were closed. It's best to follow the official hiking trail (red/blue markings).

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August 18, 2024,Boucle Cascade avec lieu de pique-nique – Grande plage (de sable) au départ de Ribeirinha

A magnificent walk that offers a beautiful sample of landscapes: start at the waterfall, refreshing, in the middle of the lush jungle. Ideal place for a picnic. Beautiful climb in the jungle (a few steps of stairs that make the less sporty grumble!). Then crossing a bamboo grove. Arrival on the cliffs between cornfields and the ocean, magnificent view at …

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