This linear route connects Praia Formosa (South coast) to Baía of São Lourenço (Northeast coast), making the connection between the two white sand beaches (limestone sand), unique in the Region.

Along this trail, you will cross classified areas such as the protected area for management of species or habitats of Pico Alto and the protected landscape area of Baía of São Lourenço.

Este percurso liga Vila do Porto à Praia Formosa, vila de Almagreira, onde se realiza o festival de música mais antigo do país, a Maré de Agosto.

Este pequeno percurso liga a vila de Santo Espírito ao lugar da Maia, zona sudeste da ilha. Inicie o percurso junto à Igreja de Santo Espírito, passando pelo Museu Etnográfico de Santa Maria, seguindo em direcção a Nascente, em direcção ao mar. Siga as marcas ao longo da estrada até chegar a um antigo moinho de vento. A partir daqui, a estrada de terra serpenteia por um bosque de Queijo Australiano ( Pittosporum undulatum ), passando por uma antiga fonte e depois por pastagens.

This circular route begins near the church of Santa Bárbara parish, northeast part of the island. 

Go west, along the road that fives place to an alley accessing pastures.  Go up until the place of Covão da Mula from where you can see the center of Santa Bárbara and also the place where the population used to extract clay for domestic use.

This small circular route covers a forest area inserted in a protected area, passing through several natural viewpoints from where it’s possible to see different landscapes of the island.

Start the trail in the Pico Alto car park and climb a stairway near a military building to reach the highest point of the island, which boasts views over Santa Maria.

This small linear route connects the village of Bananeiras to Anjos, in a small walk along the North Coast of the island.

Leave Bananeiras towards Baía do Raposo. This trail, often used by people that go fishing to the bay, classified as Geosite, allows you to visit two watermills, the stream that feeds them and a mill belonging to the local vineyards, presently in ruins.