Santa Maria Island Jeep Safari Full Day Tour

1. Forte de Sao Bras
   20m
   Start at Forte São Brás and learn about its historical importance in defending the island;
2. Baia dos Anjos
   30m
   On Anjos, visit the tidal pools as well as the first church of the Azores. Also, find out about Cristopher Columbus memorable stopover in the island.
3. Barreiro da Faneca
   20m
   Barreiro da Faneca, a well-known geosite will surely take your breath away with its Mars-lookalike landscape
4. Miradouro das Lagoinhas
   45m · Admission ticket not included
   Still on the North of the island, take a glance at Ilhéu das Lagoinhas and stop at Santa Bárbara parish where its inhabitants take great pride at preserving Santa Maria’s unique architecture
5. Poco da Pedreira
   30m
   On the way to São Lourenço, the most beautiful bay of the Azores, you’ll visit another memorable geosite of the island – an abandoned quarry whose intense extraction in the past lead to an amazing scenery – Poço da Pedreira.
6. Miradouro Sao Lourenco
   30m
   Visit São Lourenço, the most beautiful bay in the Azores
7. Santo Espirito
   30m
   Santo Espírito will be next, the parish owning the greatest example of the Azorean baroque-style – its remarkable church;
8. Farol de Goncalo Velho
   45m
   Down we go to Maia, another well-known bay if the island for its vineyard landscape as well as Cascata do Aveiro, second tallest waterfall in Portugal;
9. Ribeira do Maloas
   30m
   Now well on the South Coast, another famous geosite rests for contemplation – Ribeira do Maloás. It’s pillarlike structures are result of horizontal contraction ocurred as the lava cooled down. Similar to Giant’s Causeway in Ireland, but cooler.
10. Pico Alto
    30m
    Next to Pico Alto, highest point of the island where you can get a 360º view and appreciate all you have seen so far (if weather conditions allow it!).
11. Praia Formosa
    30m
    Finish the tour at Praia Formosa, the most popular sand beach of the Azores and host of the oldest uninterrupted music festival in Portugal, Festival Maré de Agosto since 1984.

Pickup details

If you are staying in local house, please add the name so you can easily find it.
Expect to be charged for pickup for places outside designated area, namely:
São Pedro, Almagreira: €10
Praia Formosa: €12,50 Santo Espírito, Santa Bárbara, São Lourenço: €15
Maia: €20

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels