Rocha da Relva
Rocha da Relva
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Lesterbeach
Winnipeg, Canada4,496 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Stop at the viewpoint along the main road just past the airport. The wind was howling up here. The drive, dont walk down the gravel road. This will save you considerable time and it is nothing special. A large parking lot is at the end. Take the main path, not the first branch off. It was a windy misty day so we didn’t want to do the whole hike. We walked about fifteen minutes around the side of the cliff. Gorgeous rock face. Excellent paved path. We stopped when we got a view of the town below. Pretty amazing to think that there is no road to the town, at least not that i could find. I cant imagine having to walk this path all the time if you live there. But it is a beautiful walk.
Written 17 January 2020
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Sabine Stuttgar... R
Stuttgart, Germany67 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
A beautiful coastal hike to the small settlement. Village it is not real and also not exciting. But the way there is very nice, even if it gets quite steep. The paths are fixed, good shoes are certainly advantageous and by the up and down should be condition.
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Written 2 November 2024
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DoctorCompRhet
Raleigh, NC295 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
After wonderful hikes to Sete Cidades and to Lagoa do Fogo, we weren't expecting anything too spectacular from this hike, but it really surprised us. There's a viewpoint at the start of the hike that's not difficult to find; it's called Miradouro da Fonte da Rocha, and our Garmin GPS recognized it and gave us turn-by-turn directions. There's a small parking area and a tiny store that sells souvenirs, water, beer, etc. (You can drive up the dirt road where the trail starts and park further up if you want--it takes about 10 minutes off your hike but you might miss the donkey in the field.) The trail is not confusing--you just follow it straight, first along the cliffs (with spectacular views of the sea from a very high point, and lava cliffs rising up on your right with cacti growing on them). The trail begins to descend, leveling at some points and then descending steeply for more than half the hike. The path, which is a donkey trail, has been paved with round stones so it's not treacherous but tough on the leg muscles. The trail passes houses with little farms and gardens--fabulous photo opps--and reaches something like a hamlet with a tiny square and a fountain. Just keep going--eventually you'll come to the end, by the shore, which consists of thousands of rocks the size of watermelons and mostly round, quite an interesting sight. The return ascent is demanding because you've come down so steeply, but take your time and rest along the way (bring water). One side note: soon after starting the hike, you'll see a diversion downward (it's marked on the trail map). You can do this at the start or at the end of the main hike. I'd recommend making up your mind after you've hiked the main part, because the diversion goes down about 1000 feet and you then need to come back up, and after the ascent on the main hike you may not be up to it. Also, at the top of the hike (before you've reached the little store again) is a lookout with two stone picnic tables and benches--it makes an ideal place to have lunch, either before or after your hike. The guides say this hike takes 3 hours; it took us 2 but we skipped the diversion at the start.
Written 14 June 2018
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Veronica H
Dunblane, UK6 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
You can only access this beautiful old village by foot. The leaflet did not help us to find the beginning of the walk. We went by bus from Ponta Delgarda and got lost! Locals sent us in differing directions. Ask the bus driver to point you in the direction of the lookout. The trail starts from there. It is a steep, well maintained path down to the village. Very beautiful with gorgeous views as you decend. Many of the old houses have been renovated and they where occupied when I went down on a Saturday. There are no toilets or any public facilities in the village so make sure you take enough water and some food. I have learnt that lava stones are hot and hold their heat. I sat on a very hot stone to have my lunch. I thought I would see more vineyards and other fruit growing. There are vineyards. You can see them going way up the hillside. Many are surrounded by lava stones: the stones retain and give off heat. Many are no longer attended. There is no shade walking back up the steep path. I made it back up to the car park in an hour, and I walk very slowly up a hillside. Make sure you check the bus times out and where the bus will go from. Obviously if you have a car it is much easier to access. Allow yourself plenty of time to enjoy the walk, the beautiful scenery and the village. The later is spread out. The icing on the return walk was coming across a ladened donkey tottering down to the village. We did not know how to pass each other!
I watched someone get into a wetsuit as I came to the village. As I was leaving I saw him returning with a fishing-line and fish in his net. He was sopping wet.
I watched someone get into a wetsuit as I came to the village. As I was leaving I saw him returning with a fishing-line and fish in his net. He was sopping wet.
Written 2 July 2016
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Marktravel2014
Toronto, Canada13 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
This was a great hike, though without the information provided in the two previous reviews, I might not have done it. The nice people in the tourist office can provide you with the bus schedules and hiking map. The key I think is to make sure you get off the bus at the lookout spot. From there, it is a nice flat walk through some farms, until you turn left and descend. I agree, don’t follow the first cutoff to the left.
The hike down is steep at times, but the path, dirt and stone, is good. Don’t expect to see anyone else on the trail except for the odd local person on their horse, whose poop you may need to avoid ...the horse’s. The views of the cliffs, the small town at the bottom, the cows and the Atlantic are wonderful.
Getting down is fairly quick. Coming back up is a workout, but there are lots of spots to rest. Take your own water, and consider a hat and sunscreen.
I took the 905 but out of Ponta Delgada and was back in town just after noon. There are more returning buses from Relva than most places, giving you more flexibility.
Enjoy!
The hike down is steep at times, but the path, dirt and stone, is good. Don’t expect to see anyone else on the trail except for the odd local person on their horse, whose poop you may need to avoid ...the horse’s. The views of the cliffs, the small town at the bottom, the cows and the Atlantic are wonderful.
Getting down is fairly quick. Coming back up is a workout, but there are lots of spots to rest. Take your own water, and consider a hat and sunscreen.
I took the 905 but out of Ponta Delgada and was back in town just after noon. There are more returning buses from Relva than most places, giving you more flexibility.
Enjoy!
Written 3 November 2018
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duhoz
Beroun, Czech Republic7,526 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Very nice and easy 5 KM trek along the shore. From Ponta Delgarda just take a bus No.200 (also 205,206,207) to the trial head. Which starts at the end of the village next to view point where is a small farm road. Apart from stunning view you will come across old houses, vineyards. And also you can being met by donkeys, these animals are a mean of transportation for materials and basic stuff. This place has micro climate good for farming and wine production.
To get back you have return the same way.
As the trail is remote take enough water and some snack. You can have a rest at some designed area along the trail.
To get back you have return the same way.
As the trail is remote take enough water and some snack. You can have a rest at some designed area along the trail.
Written 3 November 2017
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ZigZig007
Boston, MA58 contributions
Aug 2023
It was our first hike in the Azores. Great views and very nice people.
The first half of the hike was downhill and relatively easy. The return part was a bit of a challenge in several areas. Nice scenery few old homes and a small village.
Amazing sounds of the ocean waves hitting beach boulders when you get to the lower point of the hike.
Bring lots of water it is all uphill on the way back.
The first half of the hike was downhill and relatively easy. The return part was a bit of a challenge in several areas. Nice scenery few old homes and a small village.
Amazing sounds of the ocean waves hitting beach boulders when you get to the lower point of the hike.
Bring lots of water it is all uphill on the way back.
Written 15 August 2023
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Marina R
Israel8 contributions
Oct 2019
The route is easy-medium level of complexity. You first have to go down the cliff, observing spectacular views of the ocean and then to walk through small and lovely village located right above the stony beach. We met donkeys and horses on the way. The only drawback is that after you finish the route you must go back, while the back road can only be done by climbing up the hill.
Written 12 October 2019
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ERDFirefighter
Edmonton, Canada850 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Wonderful hike, about 2.5 hours. Some very steep areas so be aware of this. The footing is good as the steep area is paved.
Interesting looking little houses along the walk. A few burros in the yards as apparently they are used to haul supplies to the area. A few yards with small vineyards.
The walk is along the cliff wall which is another interesting aspect of the hike.
Interesting looking little houses along the walk. A few burros in the yards as apparently they are used to haul supplies to the area. A few yards with small vineyards.
The walk is along the cliff wall which is another interesting aspect of the hike.
Written 15 June 2017
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Hi, I would like to know if the indicated time of 3h for this trail is one way or for the round trip.
many thanks
Written 6 August 2021
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