Waterfall
A waterfall of about 90 m dominates the site and gives it its immediately recognisable profile.
FLORES · WEST COAST
Poço do Bacalhau
A 90 m waterfall and natural pool below Fajã Grande, worth visiting with or without a hike.
Poço do Bacalhau lies at Fajã Grande on the west coast of Flores. The waterfall, pool and surrounding volcanic relief can work as a short stop or as part of a wider exploration of this side of the island.
Decide whether Poço do Bacalhau fits today
Photo informationPhoto: Unukorno · CC BY-SA 3.0Source Wikimedia Commons
Time needed2h (including the walk)
Access~15 min from Fajã Grande
Difficultymoderate
PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE
The story, identity and landscape of the place
Poço do Bacalhau lies below a waterfall of about 90 m in the Fajã Grande area. Water, vegetation, volcanic relief and the nearby coast come together here, giving the place a strong identity within western Flores. The site can be visited on its own or as one point in a wider route.
The lakes trail connects the central plateau with Fajã Grande and helps reveal the relationship between the lagoons, slopes and waterfalls of this part of the island. The natural pool and waterfall are especially appealing when conditions allow visitors to enjoy the site. The experience can change with rain, fog and ground conditions, so the context matters as much as the destination.
Poço do Bacalhau can be a short visit or part of a wider day around Fajã Grande and the landscapes of western Flores. The site brings cliff, vegetation, water and the west coast together, with Fajã Grande as the nearby reference point.
ON SITE
What you are really coming to discover
Natural pool
The pool below the waterfall is one of the site’s defining features; current conditions still determine whether bathing makes sense.
Landscape
Poço do Bacalhau can be a short visit or part of a wider day around Fajã Grande and the landscapes of western Flores.
Hiking
The lakes trail allows Poço do Bacalhau to be part of a longer discovery from the central plateau.
CHOOSING YOUR VISIT
What kind of Poço do Bacalhau visit do you want?
With little time, Poço do Bacalhau can be a focused stop from Fajã Grande. With more time, it can form part of a wider exploration of the west coast and the trails descending from the plateau.
The choice depends on weather, ground conditions and how much you want to walk. A short visit and a hike do not have the same constraints, even when they share the same destination.
The pool and surrounding area should be assessed according to the conditions on the day. It is better to keep some flexibility than to treat bathing or hiking as guaranteed.
MARIA™
Plan your trip with Maria™
Plan my trip with Maria™Maria™ can place Poço do Bacalhau within a Flores trip while considering Fajã Grande, the other landscapes of the west and the overall pace of the journey.
MIGUEL™
Decide on the spot with Miguel™
Decide today with Miguel™Miguel™ can compare Poço do Bacalhau with current conditions, the time you actually have and alternatives on Flores. A short visit and a hike do not face the same constraints.
CONDITIONS
When conditions matter
Rain, fog and ground conditions can change the experience at Poço do Bacalhau. Before hiking, check official conditions; for a shorter visit, keep some flexibility if the weather changes.