PR11 SMI

Ribeira do Faial da Terra

ClosedLast checked September 27, 2026

A stream walk in the far east of the island, from the regional road between Povoação and Água Retorta down the Ribeira do Faial da Terra to the village. The path crosses wooden bridges over the side creeks, passes an abandoned watermill, and has a marked detour to the Salto do Cagarrão waterfall. Six kilometres, graded medium; it joins PRC09SMI near Salto do Prego.

Route facts

Start and end
Ribeira do Faial da Terra
Length
6 km one way
Official walking time
2 h
Difficulty
Medium
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
374 m
Lowest point
31 m
Start coordinates
37.77436, -25.18415

Figures as the regional trail service publishes them on the trail's own page. A row is missing where the official sheet does not state it.

Before you go

  • This route starts and finishes in different places, so settle how you will get back before you set off.

Plan the day

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