Explore the best places
Outdoor activities in Santana
Complexo Balnear do Calhau de São Jorge
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São Jorge
9230, São Jorge
Nice bathing complex with a small freshwater lagoon that, in some places, is five meters deep. It also has three swimming pools and a restaurant.
Pico do Areeiro
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ER202
9230, Santana
It is the second-highest peak on the island, with an altitude of 1818 meters. Access can be done by car, with a cafe and a hotel at the top. From the peak you can see a stunning landscape and, when the weather is good, you can see the neighboring island of Porto Santo.
Teleférico da Rocha do Navio
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Sítio da Parlatório
9230-105, Santana
Built in 1997 with the aim of facilitating farmers' access to their banana plantations and vineyards, it soon became a tourist attraction. It is privileged access to Fajã da Rocha do Navio and the Sítio da Rocha do Navio Natural Reserve, providing stunning views.
Percurso Pedestre da Vereda do Pico Ruivo (PR1.2)
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Pico Ruivo
9230, Pico Ruivo
A pedestrian walk that is about 8 kilometres long and lasts about four hours. Regardless the time of the year, this walk is a bit slippery, and is thus advisable only for adults.
Percurso Pedestre da Levada do Rei (PR 18)
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São Jorge
9230, São Jorge
A 10.2 kilometres long pedestrian walk, along which there are several tunnels, meaning one should carry lanterns. The first part of the trail goes along the "levada" and has nice views of São Jorge and Santana.
Percurso Pedestre da Vereda dos Balcões (PR11)
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Levada Velha
9230, Ribeiro Frio
A 1.5 kilometres long pedestrian walk that starts and ends at the mountain village of Ribeiro Frio. From here one can reach the Balcões belvedere from where one can enjoy wondrful views of the Ribeira da Metade valley.
Percurso Pedestre da Vereda do Areeiro (PR1)
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Pico do Arieiro
9230, Santana
A 7 kilometres walk that lasts an average of three and a half hours. It has a maximum altitude of 1861 metres and a minimum altitude of 1542 metres.
Percurso Pedestre da Levada do Caldeirão Verde (PR9)
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Parque das Queimadas
9230, Queimadas
An 18 kilometres long pedestrian walk that lasts about 5 hours. Along the way you may observe the beauty of the Laurissilva forest with its countless waterfalls. Once at the Caldeirão Verde there’s one more waterfall with about 100 metres, ending in a clear water lagoon.
Percurso Pedestre da Levada do Furado (PR10)
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ER 103
9230, Ribeiro Frio
A pedestrian walk that is about eleven kilometres long, along which one can enjoy the natural beauty of the Laurissilva forest.
Percurso Pedestre da Vereda da Ilha (PR1.1)
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ER 219
9230, Cabeça do Resto
An 8.2 kilometres long pedestrian walk that starts with an ascent to the tallest peak of the island, at Pico Ruivo, from where one descends to the island's parish. Along the way, one can enjoy the central mountainous massive and the Laurissilva forest.