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Fajã de Santo Cristo loop from Ribeira Seca

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Ribeira Seca

Fajã de Santo Cristo loop from Ribeira Seca

Moderate

4.9

(17)

180

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Fajã de Santo Cristo loop from Ribeira Seca

03:44

9.42km

690m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Área de Paisagem Protegida das Fajãs do Norte

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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250 m

Trail from Serra do Topo to Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo

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250 m

View of the Atlantic Ocean and Hydrangeas

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Simply beautiful view

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265 m

View of the Fajãs do Norte Protected Landscape Area

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314 m

Serra do Topo to Fajã de Santo Cristo Trail

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The descending trail that connects Serra do Topo to Fajã de Santo Cristo is one of the biggest attractions on São Miguel Island and reveals the purest things about the Azores. Beautiful sea landscapes, wonderful endemic vegetation, well-maintained trails, grazing oxen and more. Highly recommended.

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3.30 km

Hydrangeas With Atlantic Ocean View

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Now, in mid-June, the numerous buds can be seen at the top. Further down, the flowers start to bloom. Hydrangea blue in front of Atlantic blue

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4.71 km

Fajã de Santo Cristo

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A fajã is a flow of lava that has cooled of and created a new land mass. Fajã de Santo Cristo is unique in its remote location. There’s small town on it with some options for overnight and a restaurant that serves, amongst other thing, fresh sea food. One of the most unique places you will ever visit!

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View of the Village in Área de Paisagem Protegida das Fajãs do Norte

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6.91 km

Waterfall in Área de Paisagem Protegida das Fajãs do Norte

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9.42 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.40 km

3.96 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.16 km

2.64 km

520 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (680 m)

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Fajã de Santo Cristo loop from Ribeira Seca

Trail from Serra do Topo to Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo

View of the Atlantic Ocean and Hydrangeas

View of the Fajãs do Norte Protected Landscape Area

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Waterfall in Área de Paisagem Protegida das Fajãs do Norte

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