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Formosa Beach – Praia Formosa Waterfall loop from São Martinho

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Formosa Beach – Praia Formosa Waterfall loop from São Martinho

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Formosa Beach – Praia Formosa Waterfall loop from São Martinho

01:36

5.77km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

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Parking

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1.35 km

Praia Formosa

Highlight • Beach

Impressive beach made of black stones, which sometimes include some sand in sheltered areas.
Walking on the stones is strenuous and is therefore avoided by most tourists.

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1.97 km

Formosa Beach

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If you walk along the beach promenade, you will inevitably come to this highlight. The beach is freely accessible. It is nice that there is not only stone beach, but …

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3

2.67 km

Waterfall at Praia Formosa

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Depending on how much water comes a real waterfall

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4

2.85 km

Promenade do Lido - Câmara de Lobos

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As of July 16, 2025, the section is no longer closed! It can be crossed again.

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2.87 km

Praia Formosa Waterfall

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Rather inconspicuous waterfall, which is particularly evident after rainfall. Not a destination for a hike. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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3.80 km

Viewpoint on the Volcanic Cliffs

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Nice vantage point 🤩 it leads up a flight of stairs.

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5.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.68 km

2.05 km

901 m

139 m

Surfaces

4.86 km

840 m

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Wednesday 27 May

22°C

17°C

8 %

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