Official trailPR01SMA
HIKING · MIGUEL™ PREMIUM
Costa Norte
An 8.4 km linear trail between Bananeiras and Anjos, combining coastline, geology, vegetation and rural heritage.
See this hike with Miguel™Distance8,4 km
Duration4h
Difficultymoderee
Trail typeLinear
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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
Elevation gain/loss+280 m / -280 m
Altitude11–205 m
TerrainCoast, Forest
ExposureExposed
PanoramaHigh
Access from the area~15 min from Vila do Porto
Expert reading
How to read the trail
linking the village of Bananeiras to Anjos, passing Baía do Raposo and its watermills, the Barreiro da Faneca geosite (the island's last eruptive phase), the Monte Gordo whale-watching lookout, ending at Anjos, the historic landing site of Christopher Columbus.
Best for
For hikers wanting to discover Santa Maria's wild north coast, between historic watermills, a volcanic geosite and a whale-watching lookout.
When to pass
Strong wind or rough sea (several sections along the cliff edge, direct ocean views) or looking for a short route.
When Miguel recommends it
Miguel recommends this trail rather than Areia Branca (PR06SMA) for hikers seeking a coastal, heritage-rich experience (watermills, geosite, lookout) rather than a sporty crossing to a summit.
Trail logistics
8.4 km, about 4h, medium difficulty. Start at Bananeiras, finish at Anjos: arrange a return, the trail is not a loop. Hiking shoes recommended.
PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE
Why go
Costa Norte is an official 8.4 km trail linking Bananeiras and Anjos. It follows the coast and passes Baía do Raposo, old watermills, Barreiro da Faneca and the Monte Gordo area.
An 8.4 km linear trail between Bananeiras and Anjos, combining coastline, geology, vegetation and rural heritage. Because it is not circular, transport back from Anjos needs to be planned. Official sources recommend suitable walking equipment, including proper footwear, sun protection and water.
PR01SMA is linear, medium difficulty and takes about four hours. This is a discovery route rather than a simple stroll.
ON SITE
What you will really discover
Distance, difficulty and equipment
PR01SMA is linear, medium difficulty and takes about four hours.
Fitting the route into a day
It follows the coast and passes Baía do Raposo, old watermills, Barreiro da Faneca and the Monte Gordo area.
Deciding with current conditions
An 8.4 km linear trail between Bananeiras and Anjos, combining coastline, geology, vegetation and rural heritage.
What the route reveals
This is a discovery route rather than a simple stroll.
CHOOSE HOW TO VISIT
Choose how to visit: Costa Norte
Costa Norte is an official 8.4 km trail linking Bananeiras and Anjos. It follows the coast and passes Baía do Raposo, old watermills, Barreiro da Faneca and the Monte Gordo area.
MARIA™
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