Água De Pau, a region on the southern coast of São Miguel Island in the Azores, presents a diverse landscape shaped by its volcanic origins. This area is characterized by lush volcanic hills, dramatic coastal cliffs, and dense forests, providing varied terrain for outdoor exploration. The Água de Pau Massif, a stratovolcanic complex, contributes to the region's unique topography. These natural features create an ideal setting for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
52
Routes
4.6
(249)
Average rating
1632
People visited

4.8
(4)
123
runners
10.8km
01:30
490m
490m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

5.0
(1)
140
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

32
runners
6.40km
00:42
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
runners
27.5km
03:56
1,280m
1,280m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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5.0
(1)
16
riders
36.0km
02:28
1,090m
1,090m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
27
riders
37.1km
01:47
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
30
riders
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

8
riders
43.2km
02:15
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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12
riders
34.7km
02:50
1,090m
1,090m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
66
riders
36.2km
02:19
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
48
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
11
riders
31.8km
02:35
950m
950m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(121)
490
hikers
5.69km
01:44
180m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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117
hikers
5.62km
01:46
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3.7
(29)
68
hikers
13.3km
04:06
430m
430m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
(10)
33
hikers
3.88km
01:17
110m
110m
Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.5
(2)
9
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

13
riders
46.4km
03:07
780m
780m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
11
riders
43.0km
03:26
760m
760m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
38.4km
03:20
760m
760m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Água De Pau offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features 21 routes across these sports, catering to different preferences. These routes have an average rating of 4.31 stars from more than 9,700 ratings.
There are 21 routes available in Água De Pau for various outdoor sports. These include 16 hiking routes, 3 jogging routes, 1 touring cycling route, and 1 mountain biking route. More than 43,000 visitors have explored these routes.
Água De Pau offers diverse hiking experiences, from volcanic landscapes to coastal paths. Popular options include routes around Lagoa do Fogo and trails leading to the Window of Hell Waterfall. For detailed information, consult the Hiking around Água De Pau guide.
Yes, Água De Pau features easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. These routes often traverse lush forests or follow levadas, offering accessible outdoor experiences. Specific easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Água De Pau guide.
Água De Pau is home to waterfall hikes, notably the route to the Window of Hell Waterfall. This trail offers an adventurous experience through tunnels and lush terrain. More information on such routes is available in the Waterfall hikes around Água De Pau guide.
The region provides routes for both touring and road cycling, utilizing its varied terrain of volcanic hills and coastal roads. Cyclists can explore scenic paths and diverse elevations. Guides like Cycling around Água De Pau and Road Cycling Routes around Água De Pau offer specific route details.
Yes, Água De Pau includes mountain biking trails that leverage the region's volcanic terrain. These trails offer opportunities for off-road cycling adventures. Details on specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Água De Pau guide.
Key natural attractions include Lagoa do Fogo, a crater lake known for its natural beauty, and the Window of Hell Waterfall. The region also features the Caloura Natural Pools for swimming and the secluded Congro Lagoon. These sites offer diverse landscapes from volcanic features to coastal beauty.
Komoot offers several guides for Água De Pau, including Hiking around Água De Pau, Easy hikes around Água De Pau, Waterfall hikes around Água De Pau, Running Trails around Água De Pau, Cycling around Água De Pau, Road Cycling Routes around Água De Pau, and MTB Trails around Água De Pau.
The official website for the Freguesia (parish) of Água De Pau is freguesiaaguadepau.com. This site provides local information and resources for the area.
The general phone number for the Freguesia (parish) of Água De Pau is +351 296 913 440. This number can be used for inquiries related to the local administration.

