Official trailPRC09SMI
HIKING · MIGUEL™ PREMIUM
Sanguinho
The Sanguinho circuit combines woodland, a waterfall and a former rural settlement in the Faial da Terra valley, in a compact route shaped by the terrain.
PRC09SMI is listed at around two hours and medium difficulty. The trail begins near the bus stop in Faial da Terra before following the stream uphill.
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Distance4,6 km
Duration2h00
Difficultymoyenne
Trail typeLoop
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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
TerrainForest, Waterfall, Heritage
ExposureSheltered
PanoramaModerate
Miguel™ effort3/5
VertigoNo
Access from the area~1h15 from Ponta Delgada
Exposure to vertigoNo
Expert reading
How to read the trail
PRC09SMI crosses dense vegetation to Salto do Prego and then reaches the historic village of Sanguinho.
Best for
For a compact hike combining forest, waterfall and rural heritage.
When to pass
Slippery ground is a concern for you.
When Miguel recommends it
Miguel recommends this spot when you want a short hike with lush vegetation and a clear highlight along the way.
Trail logistics
4.6 km, around 2h, moderate loop. Start near the bus stop in Faial da Terra.
PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE
A 4.6 km loop
PRC09SMI is listed at around two hours and medium difficulty. The trail begins near the bus stop in Faial da Terra before following the stream uphill. A loop that brings together the waterfall, the former village and traces of the valley’s rural life, with a strong link to the island’s rural history. The route reaches Salto do Prego waterfall and then returns towards the old village of Sanguinho.
The name comes from the endemic Azorean plant sanguinho found in the former village. Traditional houses and small agricultural plots reflect the valley’s former rural life. The official trail information classifies it as medium difficulty, over 4.6 km and about two hours. The Sanguinho circuit combines woodland, a waterfall and a former rural settlement in the Faial da Terra valley, in a compact route shaped by the terrain.
The return includes a paved section described by the official information as steep and slippery. Its short distance should therefore not be confused with an effortless walk.
ON SITE
Salto do Prego and the old village
Salto do Prego and the old village
The route reaches Salto do Prego waterfall and then returns towards the old village of Sanguinho.
Trail length and difficulty
The official trail information classifies it as medium difficulty, over 4.6 km and about two hours.
The origin of the name Sanguinho
The name comes from the endemic Azorean plant sanguinho found in the former village.
Former rural life of the valley
A loop that brings together the waterfall, the former village and traces of the valley’s rural life, with a strong link to the island’s rural history.
CHOOSING YOUR VISIT
The descent deserves care
The return includes a paved section described by the official information as steep and slippery. Its short distance should therefore not be confused with an effortless walk.
MARIA™
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MIGUEL™
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CONDITIONS
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