São Nicolau - The Big Game Fisherman’s Paradise

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Hiking

We have documented itineraries for the following hikes – please ask.

Ribeira Brava – Preguiça via crater

8+ Kms, time 2½ hours, difficulty 1

Ribeira Brava – Calejão – Ribeira Brava

4 Kms, time 2½ hours, difficulty 1

Ribeira Brava – Cachação – Cabeçalinha -Calejão

10+ Kms, time 3 hours, difficulty 2-3

Cachação – Monte Gordo

5+ Kms (return), time 2 hours, difficulty 3

Fajã de Baixo – Fragata – Ribeira da Prata

6+ Kms, time 3 hours, difficulty 3

Ribeira Brava – Queimadas

6 Kms, time 1½ hours, difficulty 2

An indication of the level of difficulty between 1 and 3 is offered as a guide only. 1 = Easy path with little fitness required. 2 = Medium fitness required, with some bursts of steep ascent and/or the odd slippery stretch. 3 = prolonged steep walking and/or slippery, uncobbled paths.