• Forte de Sao Bras - Start at Forte São Brás and learn about its historical importance in defending the island;
• Baia dos Anjos - On Anjos, visit the tidal pools as well as the first church of the Azores. Also, find out about Cristopher Columbus memorable stopover in the island.
• Barreiro da Faneca - Barreiro da Faneca, a well-known geosite will surely take your breath away with its Mars-lookalike landscape
• Miradouro das Lagoinhas - Still on the North of the island, take a glance at Ilhéu das Lagoinhas and stop at Santa Bárbara parish where its inhabitants take great pride at preserving Santa Maria’s unique architecture
• Poco da Pedreira - On the way to São Lourenço, the most beautiful bay of the Azores, you’ll visit another memorable geosite of the island – an abandoned quarry whose intense extraction in the past lead to an amazing scenery – Poço da Pedreira.
• Miradouro Sao Lourenco - Visit São Lourenço, the most beautiful bay in the Azores
• Santo Espirito - Santo Espírito will be next, the parish owning the greatest example of the Azorean baroque-style – its remarkable church;
• Farol de Goncalo Velho - Down we go to Maia, another well-known bay if the island for its vineyard landscape as well as Cascata do Aveiro, second tallest waterfall in Portugal;
• Ribeira do Maloas - Now well on the South Coast, another famous geosite rests for contemplation – Ribeira do Maloás. It’s pillarlike structures are result of horizontal contraction ocurred as the lava cooled down. Similar to Giant’s Causeway in Ireland, but cooler.
• Pico Alto - Next to Pico Alto, highest point of the island where you can get a 360º view and appreciate all you have seen so far (if weather conditions allow it!).
• Praia Formosa - Finish the tour at Praia Formosa, the most popular sand beach of the Azores and host of the oldest uninterrupted music festival in Portugal, Festival Maré de Agosto since 1984.

• island map
• Lunch

• Snacks

Santa Maria Island holds a plethora of sights beyond the usual tourist vantage points – there are aspects you can only experience if you opt for an off-road adventure. Our Jeep Safari offers you the opportunity to explore the island’s primary attractions from a unique perspective. We also provide insights into the notable historical, cultural, and ecological aspects of what you witness.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.