HALF DAY FIRE LAKE, PINEAPPLE & TEA

13/06/2024

Half Day Fire Lake, Pineapple & Tea

- Pick-up at your hotel or place of the guest accommodation on the island of São Miguel;

- Pico da Barrosa with 947 mtrs height and Lagoa do Fogo, nominated as one the 7 wonders of Portugal (Firelake) by the south, descending after by the North of the island with great views above the city of Ribeira Grande;

- Pico Vermelho (Passing by the steam powerplants);

- Caminho da Tondela on a dirt road passing through the Ribeira Grande streams;

- Ribeira Grande Hot Springs for 15/30 minutes for rest, coffee, toilets and optional visit to the spa and baths to be arranged. Does not include the entry tickets;

- Fábrica do Chá Gorreana with a stop of between 15 and 30 minutes for a visit, guided explanation and tea tasting (the biggest tea plantation for industrial use in Europe);

- We commence the return passing through the peaceful Maple tree zone of Coroa da Mata with great sightseen views of Santa Iria;

- Ribeira Grande with optional stop (10 min.) to observe the local Garden, Churches, architecture of century-old buildings and/ or the volcanic black sand beach of Santa Barbara, the Capital of Surfing of Ribeira Grande;

- Pineapple plantation/greenhouses (Fajã de Baixo or Laranjeiras), with guided tour and tasting (30 min.);

- End and return with drop-off at the same pick-up locations