Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert) – Statue of Christopher Columbus loop from Área de Paisagem Protegida do Barreiro da Faneca
Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert) – Statue of Christopher Columbus loop from Área de Paisagem Protegida do Barreiro da Faneca
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Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert) – Statue of Christopher Columbus loop from Área de Paisagem Protegida do Barreiro da Faneca
04:12
14.6km
360m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: May 16, 2026
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1.37 km
Small Stream and Waterfall in Área de Paisagem Protegida do Barreiro da Faneca
Highlight • Waterfall
1.41 km
Laurel Forest and Waterfall in Barreiro da Faneca Protected Landscape
Highlight • Forest
1.94 km
Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert)
Highlight • Natural Monument
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2.40 km
Signpost to Ponta do Pinheiro Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
7.08 km
Baía dos Anjos Natural Pool
Highlight • Beach
Located on the north coast of the island of Santa Maria, the "Bay of Angels," known for its beautiful beaches and sunny days, is also an important stopover for migratory birds from all over the world, which led to the Baía dos Anjos being designated a Nature and Ecological Reserve.
Source: futurismo.pt/blog/barreiro-da-faneca
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7.08 km
Statue of Christopher Columbus
Highlight • Monument
It was inaugurated on August 28, 1988.
The statue was erected to commemorate Columbus's landing on Santa Maria in 1493, upon returning from his first voyage to America.
The inscription on the pedestal reads: "CRISTÓVÃO COLOMBO NA ILHA DE SANTA MARIA," which translates as "Christopher Columbus on the Island of Santa Maria."
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7.19 km
Slaves of Cademba
Highlight • Monument
The chimney is a remnant of the former slave society that operated in the region.
The inscription "Escravos da Cademba" translates to "Slaves of Cademba" in English.
It is located on the coast overlooking the sea.
The monument commemorates the history of slavery in the region. Source: KI
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7.84 km
Furna de Santana
Cave Entrance
14.6 km
Chã João Tomé Fountain
Highlight • Monument
The fountain is located within the axis of a semicircular wall that delimits the access area. It is inscribed on a cartouche "1936."
Location: Lugar da Chã João Tomé, parish of São Pedro
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14.6 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
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4.97 km
4.79 km
4.22 km
639 m
Surfaces
6.74 km
4.38 km
1.24 km
1.16 km
1.11 km
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