Salto do Cabrito

A striking waterfall, but above all a real hiking loop combining water, stairs and hydroelectric heritage.

PRC29SMI starts at Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande, passes the Fajã do Redondo dam and power station, reaches the waterfall and returns via Pico Vermelho.

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Photo of Salto do Cabrito, Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande, PRC29SMI, São Miguel, Azores
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Photo of Salto do Cabrito, Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande, PRC29SMI, São Miguel, Azores
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Photo of Salto do Cabrito, Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande, PRC29SMI, São Miguel, Azores
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Photo informationPhoto: DHT Azores · DHT internal
Time needed3h
Access~25 min from Ponta Delgada
Difficultymoderate

PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE

Why this place deserves a place in your itinerary

PRC29SMI starts at Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande, passes the Fajã do Redondo dam and power station, reaches the waterfall and returns via Pico Vermelho. The current portal lists 8.6 km and 3 hours; an earlier official brochure lists 7.5 km and 2 h 30.

The current official portal lists 8.6 km and about 3 hours, medium difficulty. An earlier official brochure lists 7.5 km and 2 h 30. A striking waterfall, but above all a real hiking loop combining water, stairs and hydroelectric heritage.

Seeing the waterfall and completing PRC29SMI are different experiences. The route is rated medium and includes stairs and stream crossings. The waterfall and the full loop are different experiences. Stream crossings and stairs are part of the route; check conditions before setting out.

ON SITE

Time, effort and route reality

Distance, duration and current difficulty

The official portal currently lists an 8.6 km loop taking about 3 hours, with moderate difficulty. A recent brochure gives 7.5 km and 2 hours 30: the difference concerns the route described by the sources and should not be turned into a visiting time for the waterfall alone. What the terrain involves The route combines a stream crossing, stairs, a metal walkway and sections linked to former hydroelectric facilities. It is therefore more than a simple walk to a waterfall: part of the experience comes from the route and its industrial context.

Do I need the whole loop to see the waterfall?

The waterfall and the full loop are different experiences.

How long should I allow for Salto do Cabrito?

The time available, local conditions and the way you want to experience the place determine the best way to fit it into your day.

How difficult is Salto do Cabrito? · What about after rain?

The current official portal lists 8.6 km and about 3 hours, medium difficulty.

CHOOSING YOUR VISIT

What to understand before you go

The waterfall and the full loop are different experiences. Stream crossings and stairs are part of the route; check conditions before setting out.

MARIA™

Plan your trip with Maria™

Plan my trip with Maria™

Maria™ can place Fajã Grande inside a Flores itinerary while taking the other western landscapes and the overall pace of the trip into account.

MIGUEL™

Decide on the ground with Miguel™

Decide today with Miguel™

Miguel™ can weigh Fajã Grande against current conditions, the time you actually have and alternatives on Flores. A short visit and a hike do not have the same constraints.

CONDITIONS

Time and effort: do not mix up the figures

The official portal currently lists an 8.6 km loop taking about 3 hours, with moderate difficulty. A recent brochure gives 7.5 km and 2 hours 30: the difference concerns the route described by the sources and should not be turned into a visiting time for the waterfall alone. What the terrain involves The route combines a stream crossing, stairs, a metal walkway and sections linked to former hydroelectric facilities. It is therefore more than a simple walk to a waterfall: part of the experience comes from the route and its industrial context.