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Chickens near Salto do Prego – Sanguinho Village loop from Povoação

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Chickens near Salto do Prego – Sanguinho Village loop from Povoação

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4.6

(12)

57

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Chickens near Salto do Prego – Sanguinho Village loop from Povoação

05:46

15.6km

900m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.10 km

View of Povoação

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you climb the road to the Vigia da Baleia trail, you can enjoy charming views of Povoação, the sea and the mountain ranges of São Miguel Island.

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2

8.38 km

Salto do Prego Waterfall and Wooden Bridge

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Before reaching the Salto da Prego, you have to cross a small bridge (not very trustworthy). The waterfall rushes to the left. Nice.

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3

8.55 km

Wild Chickens

Highlight • Natural

Nice easy hike, both waterfalls are amazing. The second one witch is a little farther away is a lot less crowded so i totally recommend to visit both

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4

9.00 km

Chickens near Salto do Prego

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The chickens rule here

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9.02 km

Sanguinho Trail and Salto do Prego Waterfall

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Path towards the Sanguinho waterfall, you will find wild chickens on the path.

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10.1 km

Sanguinho Village

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Sanguinho was abandoned in the 1950s and 60s, among other things, because it was very difficult for the children to get to school. As part of an ecotourism project, new …

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10.1 km

Kiosk with Sea View

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The kiosk is open every weekday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is homemade lemonade.

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8

10.2 km

Small Banana Plantation

Highlight • Natural

There is a small wooden bench in front of the small banana plantation. If you are lucky, there will be bananas in a basket to eat.

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15.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

2.88 km

2.75 km

2.43 km

1.95 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.34 km

4.65 km

3.21 km

2.32 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

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16°C

26 %

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