Excursions / Van Tours / Sightseeing
Description
Passing through unique places, (white sand beaches, waterfalls, etc ...), in what is the oldest island of the Azores
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Dalberto Pombo Environmental Interpretation Center (CIADP) was the result of the reconstruction of a building at the beginning of the historic area of Vila do Porto. This Center houses the estate of the naturalist Dalberto Pombo, a pioneer in the study of the geological and biological diversity of the island and its main objective is to promote the knowledge of the natural heritage, in a dynamic and interactive way, with an educational and scientific character.
Barreiro da Faneca is an extensive area of arid and clayey terrain, belonging mainly to the geological unit called "Formation of Feteiras", constituting a semi-desert landscape of yellow-reddish color, unique in the Azores.
In its downstream part, the bed of Ribeira do Maloás, in place of Malbusca, presents a waterfall in an extensive outcrop of basaltic columns with 15 to 20 m high and an extension of about 220 m. This prismatic, or columnar, disjunction is associated with a subaero basaltic lava flow from the Pico Alto Volcanic Complex, whose prisms, of notable dimensions, are truncated at the top revealing a hexagonal polygon floor of the “Calçada de Gigantes” type, a volcanic structure world famous from Ireland.
It is one of the largest waterfalls in Portugal, one hundred meters high. At the base of the waterfall there is a shallow lake and, on one of the banks, a place where you can have a picnic.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Vila do Porto, Municipal Market, store nº 9
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
We stayed at the bungalow in the campingsite for some days and all it was wonderful!!! Very clean and beautiful view at the sea!!! Marco so nice and ready to help with anything !!!
Thank you very much for your kind words it was a pleasure to meet you, hope to see you again in Santa Maria at our Campsite, all the best. Marco
My father was born on Santa Maria, but he moved away over 50 years ago as a young boy so he didn’t remember his way around the island. Marco agreed to pick us up from the airport when we landed at 0700 and start the tour 2 hours early. The island is beautiful, and Marco’s love and passion for his home are evident throughout. A delicious lunch at a local restaurant was included in the price. Overall, it was terrific tour and the highlight of my families trip to Portugal. If it was possible to give the tour a higher rating than 5 stars I would. Thank you so much for an excellent day. I hope to come back in the future and book again with Paraiso Radical.
We do guided tours everywhere we go and most are exceptionally good but this was extra special exceptionally good. Marco made everything perfect. He is rightfully very proud of his island with all the history and details anyone could ever want. Yes, that is the job of a tour guide but you will find him to be exceptional. At the end of our Friday tour he came back to our hotel and said there was something he forgot to show us and came back in the morning to give us the free extended tour. If you want to rent a kayak, scooter or bicycle be is also your guy.
Thank you Russ, I really appreciate your kind words, it was really a pleasure meeting you and Cynthia, hope we meet again. All the best
I had an amazing whirlwind day seeing every single inch of the island of Santa Maria! The tour culminated at Pico Alto rhe highest point of the island where i got an amazing perspective of the whole iland with stunning views! My guide was very personable, flexible and accommodating. I was delayed in arriving and he was gracious enough to change the date and even dropped me off at the airport because we didn't have time to ho back to the hotel. All in all a wonderful experience!
This was an amazing experience with a wonderful and fun guide. Marco was a local and well known on the island. He knew almost anything we could ask and was always willing to go wherever we wanted. Santa Maria is such a beautiful Island, literally ever turn was a post card. My husband and myself were so happy to be shown around with such hospitality despite knowing no Portuguese, we look forward to returning. PS he also dealt well with our 16 year old nephew.
Hi Rose, It was a pleasure to do the tour, thank you for your kind words. Hope to see you again in Santa Maria, send my regards to all of you, stay safe. Best Regards Marco Carvalho
Marco gave us a thorough tour of Santa Maria. He is knowledgeable about the island & its many wonders. He went overboard to ensure that our needs and interests were met. As a native of the island, he shared spots that we would never have discovered on our own. What a delightful day!
Besides the day is already very special👍, still became an exceptional day just because I requested the services of ParaisoRadical, do as I do and you will have the best guide and above all the best company in Santa Maria👏👏, in my name and of my family👍👍 👍 👍, thank you.!
Muito obrigado Paula, espero recebê-los novamente nos 50 anos de casados, foi um gosto para mim poder partilhar do seu dia especial. Para mim será sempre um gosto recebê-los, continuem sempre com este espírito alegre e divertido. Que venham mais 25, Jinhos
A wonderful island and 5 stars, I loved it! Thanks for the amazing experience! At a proximity.
Muito obrigado Romana, foi um gosto mostrar a ilha a uma família tão simpática e divertida, Até uma próxima, Jinhos
Wonderful experience, very professional and above all immense fun. I recommend to families, friends and those who like experiences to remember for the rest of life. requires excellent exceptional care; Come and meet Paradise Radical. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Muito obrigado Catarina, foi um gosto receber uma família tão simpática e divertida, foi sem dúvida um dia espetacular. Espero que voltem mais vezes, muita saúde e alegria, Jinhos
It was a surprisingly positive experience!!!!5*!!! A kayak tour on the coast of São Lourenço, which is beautiful, we entered several beautiful caves and we were bathing on a beach, which only has access by the sea, with the right to a snack and everything!!!! Very friendly people!!! I highly recommend!!!
Muito obrigado, foi um gosto recebê-los e poder partilhar a minha ilha, Grande Abraço.
