Barreiro da Faneca – Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert) loop from Área de Paisagem Protegida do Barreiro da Faneca

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Barreiro da Faneca – Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert) loop from Área de Paisagem Protegida do Barreiro da Faneca

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Barreiro da Faneca – Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert) loop from Área de Paisagem Protegida do Barreiro da Faneca

02:07

6.67km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Área de Paisagem Protegida do Barreiro da Faneca

Waypoints

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1.54 km

Small Stream and Waterfall in Área de Paisagem Protegida do Barreiro da Faneca

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1.58 km

Laurel Forest and Waterfall in Barreiro da Faneca Protected Landscape

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2.67 km

Signpost to Ponta do Pinheiro Viewpoint

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2.92 km

Barreiro da Faneca

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3.13 km

Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert)

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This dry and loamy, reddish semi-desert is commonly referred to as the "red desert". It is a unique nature reserve that covers approximately 8.35 km² and includes the bays of Raposo, Targete and Cré.

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4.63 km

Beach

6.67 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.14 km

2.12 km

850 m

563 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

850 m

563 m

491 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Barreiro da Faneca – Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert) loop from Área de Paisagem Protegida do Barreiro da Faneca

Small Stream and Waterfall in Área de Paisagem Protegida do Barreiro da Faneca

Laurel Forest and Waterfall in Barreiro da Faneca Protected Landscape

Signpost to Ponta do Pinheiro Viewpoint

Barreiro da Faneca

Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert)

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