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Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert) – Statue of Christopher Columbus loop from Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos

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Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert) – Statue of Christopher Columbus loop from Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos

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Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert) – Statue of Christopher Columbus loop from Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos

03:33

12.0km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Área de Paisagem Protegida do Barreiro da Faneca

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177 m

Slaves of Cademba

Highlight • Monument

The image shows the chimney of the Cadeimba slave society ("Escravos da Cademba") in Vila do Porto, on the island of Santa Maria, Azores.
The chimney is a remnant of …

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288 m

Baía dos Anjos Natural Pool

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The Baía dos Anjos on the island of Santa Maria is a very popular summer beach resort. It features a famous natural pool surrounded by lava rocks, perfect for a …

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4.97 km

Signpost to Ponta do Pinheiro Viewpoint

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5.21 km

Barreiro da Faneca

Highlight • Natural

5.42 km

Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert)

Highlight • Natural Monument

This dry and loamy, reddish semi-desert is commonly referred to as the "red desert". It is a unique nature reserve that covers approximately 8.35 km² and includes the bays of Raposo, Targete and Cré.

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5.95 km

Laurel Forest and Waterfall in Barreiro da Faneca Protected Landscape

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5.99 km

Small Stream and Waterfall in Área de Paisagem Protegida do Barreiro da Faneca

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11.7 km

Statue of Christopher Columbus

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The statue was designed by the sculptor João de Brito.
It was inaugurated on August 28, 1988.
The statue was erected to commemorate Columbus's landing on Santa Maria in 1493, …

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.88 km

4.19 km

883 m

Surfaces

9.88 km

1.32 km

755 m

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Highest point (220 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Slaves of Cademba

Baía dos Anjos Natural Pool

Signpost to Ponta do Pinheiro Viewpoint

Barreiro da Faneca

Barreiro da Faneca (Red Desert)

Laurel Forest and Waterfall in Barreiro da Faneca Protected Landscape

Small Stream and Waterfall in Área de Paisagem Protegida do Barreiro da Faneca

Statue of Christopher Columbus

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