hiking tours sÃo nicolau
Most of the hikes on São Nicolau are considered challenging. If you prefer short tours, please contact us, so we can organize an alternative program.
faja de baixo - estancia brÁs
This demanding hike starts in the green valley of Faja and leads impressively over the mountain ranges to the coast.
On the way you will pass small villages and experience the island up close!
- 4-5 hours
- 12,25 km
- 833m up accumulated/1020m down accumulated
- Options for lunch after the hike
monte gordo - ribeira da prata
The Monte Gordo forest is part of the National Park and is of incredible beauty. After a demanding climb, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views. After leaving the green forest, you will experience the varied landscape of the route, which ends in Ribeira da Prata.
- 4 hours
- 10,4 km
- 684m up accumulated/1166m down accumulated
- Picnic
ribeira brava - faja
You start walking directly from your accommodation in Ribeira Brava. First you walk through the pretty old town. Learn about the city's fascinating history from your local guide. The path now leads out of the city and over the mountains to the valley of Faja.
- 2-3 hours
- 7,5 km
- 463m up accumulated/1166m down accumulated
- Options for lunch after the hike