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36.98, -25.08 · rel 10225579
36.98, -25.08 · rel 10225579
PR06SMA Areia Branca
11,3 km from Praia Formosa to Baía de São Lourenço through alpine terrain and mountains.
Praia Formosa
→
Baía de São Lourenço
linear
11,3km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
3× viewpoint
3× Attraction
1× summit
Independent Air 1851 Air Crash Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Miradouro da Macela
viewpoint ·
228 m off route
0,0 km
0%
clothing optional beach
Attraction ·
401 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Fajãzinha
Attraction ·
on the route
11,3 km
100%
miradouro do barreiro
viewpoint ·
on the route
11,3 km
100%
Pico Alto
summit ·
30 m off route
11,3 km
100%
Pico Alto
viewpoint ·
33 m off route
11,3 km
100%
Praia Formosa
Attraction ·
86 m off route
11,3 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
PR06SMA Areia Branca is 11.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, PR06SMA Areia Branca takes approximately 2h 50min to complete.
No, PR06SMA Areia Branca is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Praia Formosa to Baía de São Lourenço. Plan ahead for return transport.
PR06SMA Areia Branca starts at Praia Formosa.
PR06SMA Areia Branca is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.