Official trailPR02FLO
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Lajedo: starting point for the trail to Fajã Grande
The starting point of PR02FLO, a 13.1 km linear trail linking Lajedo and Fajã Grande across the south-west coast of Flores.
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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
Access from the area~15 min from Santa Cruz das Flores
Expert reading
How to read the trail
Lajedo is the official starting point for PR02FLO, one of Flores’ best-known coastal hikes. The 13.2 km linear route links Lajedo with Fajã Grande along the west coast, between high cliffs, waterfalls and isolated hamlets.
Best for
Experienced hikers looking for a demanding coastal crossing with the characteristic cliffs, waterfalls and small settlements of western Flores.
When to pass
If 13.2 km is beyond your current fitness, heavy rain is forecast, or the return has not been organised. The route is linear, not circular.
When Miguel recommends it
Miguel recommends arranging the return before setting out, either with transport or a vehicle at the finish. The route does not return to its starting point and the full walk requires a substantial part of the day.
Trail logistics
13.2 km, linear from Lajedo to Fajã Grande, around 3h30 depending on pace, with medium difficulty. Arrange transport back to the start or use a second vehicle. Proper hiking footwear and sufficient water are essential.
PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE
The history, identity and landscape of the place
The trail starts near Lajedo church and continues through Mosteiro and Fajãzinha before reaching Fajã Grande. The official route is linear, medium difficulty, about 13.1 km and three and a half hours. The walk combines valleys, laurel-forest vegetation, cliffs, villages and waterfalls. Return logistics matter because the finish is away from the starting point.
Allow real time for the walk and wear suitable footwear. Rain can make sections slippery; check the official trail status before setting out. The starting point of PR02FLO, a 13.1 km linear trail linking Lajedo and Fajã Grande across the south-west coast of Flores.
The trail begins near the church in Lajedo and reaches Fajã Grande via Mosteiro and Fajãzinha. The finish is far from the starting point, so return logistics need to be organised.
ON SITE
What you will really discover
The starting point of PR02FLO
PR02FLO starts near Lajedo and runs 13.1 km linearly towards Fajã Grande across Flores’ south-west coast.
A 13.1 km linear crossing
The official route is linear, medium difficulty, about 13.1 km and three and a half hours.
Valleys, cliffs and waterfalls
The walk combines valleys, laurel-forest vegetation, cliffs, villages and waterfalls.
Plan the return and check the weather
The trail starts near Lajedo church and continues through Mosteiro and Fajãzinha before reaching Fajã Grande.
CHOOSE HOW TO VISIT
Choose how to visit: Lajedo: starting point for the trail to Fajã Grande
The walk combines valleys, laurel-forest vegetation, cliffs, villages and waterfalls. Return logistics matter because the finish is away from the starting point.
The starting point of PR02FLO, a 13.1 km linear trail linking Lajedo and Fajã Grande across the south-west coast of Flores.
MARIA™
Plan your trip with Maria™
Plan your trip with Maria™Lajedo: starting point for the trail to Fajã Grande can be integrated into your trip with Maria™, taking the overall pace of your stay into account.
MIGUEL™
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Decide on site with Miguel™Miguel™ can compare this hike with the available conditions and the place-specific parameters when you decide.
WHEN CONDITIONS MATTER
When conditions matter
The trail starts near Lajedo church and continues through Mosteiro and Fajãzinha before reaching Fajã Grande. The official route is linear, medium difficulty, about 13.1 km and three and a half hours.