Official trailPR03GRA
HIKING · MIGUEL™ PREMIUM
Baía da Folga
A short coastal walk through vineyards and farmland to a small harbour on southern Graciosa.
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Photo informationPhoto: José Luís Ávila Silveira/Pedro Noronha e Costa · Public domainSource
Distance2,1 km
Duration1h00
DifficultyEasy
Trail typeLinear
PREMIUM HIKING MIGUEL™
Technical reading of the trail
A technical reading of the trail based on Miguel™ Hiking criteria: route, terrain, exposure, relief, effort and decision conditions.
Technical profile
TerrainCoast, Volcanic terrain
ExposureExposed
PanoramaHigh
Miguel™ effort1/5
VertigoNo
Access from the area~15 min from Santa Cruz
Expert reading
How to read the trail
PR03GRA follows Baía da Folga, a former anchorage now used as a small bathing area.
Best for
For a very short first hike on Graciosa.
When to pass
You are looking for a long, sporty hike.
When Miguel recommends it
Miguel recommends this spot as a light outing or an add-on to a day on the southwest coast.
Trail logistics
About 2.1 km and 1h, easy difficulty.
PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE
Why go
Baía da Folga is a gentle way to read Graciosa’s rural landscape. The official PR03GRA starts in Luz, crosses farmland and vineyard plots, then reaches the coast and the small harbour of Folga. A short coastal walk through vineyards and farmland to a small harbour on southern Graciosa.
It crosses a protected area and links the rural landscape with the small harbour at Folga. The official trail is 2.1 km long, rated easy and takes about one hour. The path brings together farmland, vineyard plots and the coastline in southern Graciosa.
It works well before or after a visit to Luz and the Carapacho area, without taking up half a day. In clear weather, the coastal path can offer views towards São Jorge, Pico and Faial.
ON SITE
What you will really discover
A 2.1 km coastal trail
The official trail is 2.1 km long, rated easy and takes about one hour.
Vineyards, farmland and coast
The official PR03GRA starts in Luz, crosses farmland and vineyard plots, then reaches the coast and the small harbour of Folga.
A short outing to combine with other stops
A short coastal walk through vineyards and farmland to a small harbour on southern Graciosa.
Views towards neighbouring islands
In clear weather, the coastal path can offer views towards São Jorge, Pico and Faial.
CHOOSE HOW TO VISIT
Choose how to visit: Baía da Folga
Baía da Folga is a gentle way to read Graciosa’s rural landscape. The official PR03GRA starts in Luz, crosses farmland and vineyard plots, then reaches the coast and the small harbour of Folga.
MARIA™
Plan your trip with Maria™
Plan your trip with Maria™Baía da Folga can be included in your trip with Maria™ while taking the overall pace of your stay into account.
MIGUEL™
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WHEN CONDITIONS MATTER
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Miguel™ can compare this place with your available time, preferences and local conditions when you need to decide.