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Serra Malagueta Natural Park Hike: Panoramic Views & Local Culture

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2 Ratings

Praia

Discover a perfect location to interact with the locals;
Capture stunning images of Serra Malagueta Natural Park and Principal Valley;
Experience untouched nature, abundantly filled with wildlife and plant life;
Travel along the eastern coastline with breathtaking sea and land vistas.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Praia - Start your adventure with pickup from your accommodation in Praia and transfer to the starting point of the hike in Serra Malagueta.
Serra de Malagueta - Meet your local tour guide and get ready to discover the main sights and hidden gems of the green valley of Principal. Walk downhill with beautiful scenery and learn about the local fauna and flora from your local expert. Arrive at the first settlements, with small groups of traditional houses strewn across the hillsides of the canyon, get in touch with the locals and experience the rural lifestyle.
Principal - Continue between agricultural fields of coconut palms, banana trees, tamarind, mango, sugar cane and more. Arrive at the locality of Mato Dento and feel the warmth and the Morabeza of its welcoming people.
Calheta de Sao Miguel - The tour ends at your hotel after an hour’s drive on the east side of the island, with incredible panoramic sea-land views.
Praia - Drive to your accommodation

What's Included

Lunch included
Liability insurance covered
Transportation provided
Expert tour guide accompanying
Convenient pickup and drop-off at accommodation in Praia

What's Not Included

Park entrance fee of 2 euros/person

Additional Information

Route File: Walking Distance: +/- 4,5 km, Total Walking Duration: +/- 2 - 3 hours, Degree of difficulty: Moderate, Elevation gain: +/- 100 m, Elevation loss: -/+ 700 m, Max Elevation: +/- 770 m, Min Elevation: +/-  120 m, Trail type: One Way, Path quality: Medium tilt, narrow and safe.
We strongly advise wearing hiking pants, especially from August to November. Additionally, bring decent hiking footwear, a hat, sunscreen, water, and water shoes (from August to October).
Activity for travelers under 6 years old.

Location

Praia

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

4.5