São Miguel

This trail connects the villages of Salga and Achadinha, passing through places of enormous natural beauty and of major historical significance.
Begin the trail near the historical monument Padrão das Alminhas, which signs the disembarking of the Liberal Forces that came from Terceira Island, August 1831, during the Portuguese Civil War (1828 - 1834).Follow the road towards the coast, passing next the museum Casa da Cultura João Melo. As descending, enjoy the view over the coastline.

This walk begins near the church N. Sra. Do Rosário, situated in the middle of the village. Go round the left side and, about 300m, turn left by a land road, than turn right and go up the Hill of Moio de Baixo.
During this stretch the predominant vegetation is Canas (Arundo Donax) but it is also possible to find some other species of natural vegetation from the Azores as the Beechwood (Morella Faya) and Heather (Erica Azorica). Reaching one of the highest points of this walk, it's possible to see, west the village of Fenais da Ajuda and east the village of Achadinha.

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Before starting the trail, make sure you are suitable equipped. Begin the walk near the Casa da Água - Trail Point, an old milk post transformed into a support facility for hikers, to promote the municipality of Lagoa and environmental awareness.