Trip to São Jorge (July 5th, 2014)
The trip to S. Jorge, on day 5th of July, will be made in a small boat (but safe), with an approximate duration of two hours.
The departure for S. Jorge Island will be in the docks of Angra do Heroismo and is scheduled for 7:00 am.
We advise comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and those who wish may bring a swimsuit and towel.
This trip will be subject to good weather.
The departure for S. Jorge Island will be in the docks of Angra do Heroismo and is scheduled for 7:00 am.
We advise comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and those who wish may bring a swimsuit and towel.
This trip will be subject to good weather.
Program
08:00 | Boarding in Angra do Heroísmo docks
09:30 | Arrival in the port of Topo
10:00 | Coffee in Topo
11:00 | Walk from Serra do Topo to Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo
12:30 | Lunch in Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo
14:00 | Walk from Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo to Fajã dos Cubres
15:00 | Bus from Fajã dos Cubres to Topo
16:30 | Boarding in port of Topo
18:00 | Arrival in Angra do Heroísmo docks
09:30 | Arrival in the port of Topo
10:00 | Coffee in Topo
11:00 | Walk from Serra do Topo to Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo
12:30 | Lunch in Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo
14:00 | Walk from Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo to Fajã dos Cubres
15:00 | Bus from Fajã dos Cubres to Topo
16:30 | Boarding in port of Topo
18:00 | Arrival in Angra do Heroísmo docks
SÃO JORGE ISLAND
With a length of 54 km and a maximum width of 6.9 km, São Jorge Island features a long volcanic ridge stretching from northwest to southeast. The area of the island reaches 243.9 sq. km, and it is the home to 9.171 inhabitants (2011 data). The island of São Jorge is part of the Central Group and is one of the corners of the so-called "triangle islands" together with Faial and Pico, the latter of which is 18.5 km away. At an altitude of 1,053 m, Pico da Esperança is the highest point of the island and is located at 38°39'02'' north latitude and 28°04'27'' west longitude.
With a length of 54 km and a maximum width of 6.9 km, São Jorge Island features a long volcanic ridge stretching from northwest to southeast. The area of the island reaches 243.9 sq. km, and it is the home to 9.171 inhabitants (2011 data). The island of São Jorge is part of the Central Group and is one of the corners of the so-called "triangle islands" together with Faial and Pico, the latter of which is 18.5 km away. At an altitude of 1,053 m, Pico da Esperança is the highest point of the island and is located at 38°39'02'' north latitude and 28°04'27'' west longitude.
Fajã dos Cubres
The beautiful Fajã dos Cubres is one of the prestige images of the lovely São Jorge Island, on the Azores Archipelago, with its landscape protected with the classification of Place of International Interest, such is its importance and natural beauty.
“Fajã” is the name given in the Azores to the plain terrains with a small extension, situated on the seaside, formed by materials from the cliffs or from the ocean’s and wind erosion of the rocks, usually housing small typical localities with a strong fishing tradition.
The great beauty of this Fajã derives in part to its charming lake, with brackish waters, allowing panoramas of rare beauty and peace of mind.
This is a region of big natural importance, habitat of many Avifauna species, namely aquatic birds. Here is also located the Nossa Senhora de Lurdes Chapel, dated from 1908, which waters that sprang from a low tide well are said to be miraculous, as they are blessed by the Saint.
Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo
The beautiful Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo is located on the Ribeira Seca village, on the northern coast of the fabulous São Jorge Island, known as the “Fajãs Island“ of the Azores Archipelago. This is probably the most famous and beautiful Fajã in the Island.
“Fajã” is the name given in the Azores to the plain terrains with a small extension, situated on the seaside, formed by materials from the cliffs or from the ocean’s and wind erosion of the rocks, usually housing small typical localities with a strong fishing tradition.
Classified as a Natural Reserve, such is its importance and biodiversity, the Fajã Caldeira de Santo Cristo houses important fauna and flora species, such as the cockles which are one of the lake’s highlight. In fact, the Fajã de Santo Cristo Lake, with pleasant warm and calm waters, is an habitat for several natural species, namely of avifauna, promoting overwhelming landscapes.
Here is also located the Santo Cristo Chapel, dated from 1835, nowadays a pilgrimage place in the Island, specially during the Santo Cristo Festivities, that take place every year in the first Sunday of September.
The access to the Fajã is not easy, yet it allows the contemplation of overwhelming landscapes through the access pedestrian itinerary, known as the Fajãs Itinerary (“Percurso das Fajãs“).
This Fajã is also famous amongst Surf and Body board practitioners due to the good conditions for these types of sport that can be found here.
To register see Registrations and Fees
The beautiful Fajã dos Cubres is one of the prestige images of the lovely São Jorge Island, on the Azores Archipelago, with its landscape protected with the classification of Place of International Interest, such is its importance and natural beauty.
“Fajã” is the name given in the Azores to the plain terrains with a small extension, situated on the seaside, formed by materials from the cliffs or from the ocean’s and wind erosion of the rocks, usually housing small typical localities with a strong fishing tradition.
The great beauty of this Fajã derives in part to its charming lake, with brackish waters, allowing panoramas of rare beauty and peace of mind.
This is a region of big natural importance, habitat of many Avifauna species, namely aquatic birds. Here is also located the Nossa Senhora de Lurdes Chapel, dated from 1908, which waters that sprang from a low tide well are said to be miraculous, as they are blessed by the Saint.
Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo
The beautiful Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo is located on the Ribeira Seca village, on the northern coast of the fabulous São Jorge Island, known as the “Fajãs Island“ of the Azores Archipelago. This is probably the most famous and beautiful Fajã in the Island.
“Fajã” is the name given in the Azores to the plain terrains with a small extension, situated on the seaside, formed by materials from the cliffs or from the ocean’s and wind erosion of the rocks, usually housing small typical localities with a strong fishing tradition.
Classified as a Natural Reserve, such is its importance and biodiversity, the Fajã Caldeira de Santo Cristo houses important fauna and flora species, such as the cockles which are one of the lake’s highlight. In fact, the Fajã de Santo Cristo Lake, with pleasant warm and calm waters, is an habitat for several natural species, namely of avifauna, promoting overwhelming landscapes.
Here is also located the Santo Cristo Chapel, dated from 1835, nowadays a pilgrimage place in the Island, specially during the Santo Cristo Festivities, that take place every year in the first Sunday of September.
The access to the Fajã is not easy, yet it allows the contemplation of overwhelming landscapes through the access pedestrian itinerary, known as the Fajãs Itinerary (“Percurso das Fajãs“).
This Fajã is also famous amongst Surf and Body board practitioners due to the good conditions for these types of sport that can be found here.
To register see Registrations and Fees