"We want to remain isolated"
About the installation of electric energy, the residents usually say: "You never know what's behind the poles". Along the trail are the wooden houses where the families live, mostly descendants of Azoreans who basically live on small-scale agriculture and fishing.
between the beaches of Solitude e shipwrecked, Saquinho is about five kilometers long with the most rugged and interesting shores on the island. With no roads and no electricity, the community of Saquinho, around 20 families, insists on keeping itself isolated from the rest of the island, occupying the valley and the white sand beach.
The Most Interesting Costs
To the right of Pastinho, a kind of beach of rounded stones invites the hiker to continue the walk to Naufragados, which is just ahead. But the path along the coast, apparently easy, is very dangerous and should not be followed. There is also a trail through the forest to Praia dos Naufragados, but it can only be covered with the help of a guide or someone who knows the way. This trail is covered by bush, which greatly increases the difficulty.
Details
Attention: The trail can only be done with a guide.
Difficulty level: hard.
Attractions: panoramic view, beach, Atlantic Forest.
Time: About 7,5 hrs in total, 4,5 hrs to go up and 3 to come down 2:30 pm
Home: Right coast of Praia da Solidão.
End: Pasture Point.
Main difficulty: extensive.
How to get there: From the right shore of Praia da Solidão, head towards Praia do Saquinho.
Where sleep in the south of the island:
- Azores beach;
- Campeche beach;
- Morro das Pedras;
- Armacao Beach;
- south swamp;
- Ribeirao da Ilha;
- Tavares River;
- Solitude Beach.
who can help: Companies of Tourist Services.
Beaches Guide: Learn more about the south island beaches.
