A ~5 km loop on the north coast: from the chapel down to seaside Fajã de Além and neighbouring fajãs.
Circular route (PRC05) on the island’s north coast. Starts at the Chapel of Santo António (official trailhead) and descends to Fajã de Além on the Atlantic shore, via the Ponta Nova and Caminho do Meio fajãs. Views along the north coast toward Terceira and Graciosa. Climb back to the chapel.
- Distance
- 5 km
- Duration
- 3h00
- Start
- Chapel — PRC5 trailhead
- End
- Chapel — PRC5 trailhead
Interactive map
Overview with start and end points. The dashed line is indicative — always follow official waymarks on the ground.
Official map (PDF)
Topographic map from Visit Azores with waymarks, elevation and points of interest.