At Faial da Terra, Salto do Prego is reached on foot through a lush, humid valley where the trail is part of the experience.
Salto do Prego is a waterfall surrounded by dense vegetation, moss and streams. The Azores tourism portal indicates access via the PRC09SMI Sanguinho or PR11SMI Ribeira do Faial da Terra trails.
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PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE
It is not a roadside stop: walking time needs to be part of the visit. PRC09SMI is a 4.6 km circular route taking about two hours and rated medium difficulty. It is reached on foot from Faial da Terra, notably via PRC09SMI Sanguinho or PR11SMI. PRC09SMI is listed at about two hours and 4.6 km as a circular route.
The Azores tourism portal indicates access via the PRC09SMI Sanguinho or PR11SMI Ribeira do Faial da Terra trails. The place suits travellers looking for forest, running water and rural heritage rather than a succession of viewpoints. It also passes through Sanguinho before reaching the waterfall. After rain, wet ground and stone can noticeably change walking comfort.
Salto do Prego is a waterfall surrounded by dense vegetation, moss and streams. At Faial da Terra, Salto do Prego is reached on foot through a lush, humid valley where the trail is part of the experience. Nearby Sanguinho makes it easy to build a fuller outing in the same area.
ON SITE
It is not a roadside stop: walking time needs to be part of the visit. PRC09SMI is a 4.6 km circular route taking about two hours and rated medium difficulty. It is reached on foot from Faial da Terra, notably via PRC09SMI Sanguinho or PR11SMI. PRC09SMI is listed at about two hours and 4.6 km as a circular route.
After rain, wet ground and stone can noticeably change walking comfort.
The Azores tourism portal indicates access via the PRC09SMI Sanguinho or PR11SMI Ribeira do Faial da Terra trails.
The time available, local conditions and the way you want to experience the place determine the best way to fit it into your day.
CHOOSING YOUR VISIT
The place suits travellers looking for forest, running water and rural heritage rather than a succession of viewpoints.
Nearby Sanguinho makes it easy to build a fuller outing in the same area.
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