Rota da Agua

Rota da Agua, located in Ribeira Grande, Azores, Portugal, is a trail that offers a unique hiking experience. The trail begins near the Casa da Água, an old milk post turned into a support facility for hikers, and takes you through a scenic route with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Along the way, you'll pass by a picnic area, follow a secondary road to Água de Pau, and climb an ascending dirt road with breathtaking views of the municipalities of Lagoa and Ponta Delgada. The trail also features a water line, tunnels, and a supporting house for water harvesting. One of the highlights of the trail is the Janela do Inferno, a vertical wall rich in water springs and home to Newts in different stages of their life cycle. The trail continues through a wooded area, crossing majestic aqueducts that supply water to the municipality, and eventually returns to a dirt road accessing farming fields. The trail ends at the Casa da Água, where you can visit the Chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, located on high ground with beautiful views over the South coast of the island