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easy walkpoint to point
Vereda da Ribeira da Janela
West & Northwest (Ponta do Pargo to Porto Moniz)2.7 km
Distance
200m
Elevation gain
1.5-2h
Duration
CardioEasy · 2/5
TechnicalEasy · 2/5
ExposureEasy · 2/5
Historic footpath descending through terraced farms from Fanal forest to coastal village. Can be hiked uphill, downhill, or out-and-back.
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Elevation profile
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Traced from OpenStreetMap. Works with Garmin, Komoot, AllTrails. Check it against signage on the trail.
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Elevation: Open-Meteo (Copernicus DEM)
Preparation
Know Before You Go
Hazards & Considerations
Steep descent/ascent depending on direction
mediumSlippery surfaces on descent
mediumAccess Points
Parking
Vereda da Ribeira da Janela trailhead parking
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Photography
Photography on This Trail
What to Shoot
Terraced FarmsCoastal VillageFanal Forest
Best Months
OctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMay
Kit Notes
Standard zoom (24–70 mm) plus a 70–200 mm for compressed terrace details. Hike downhill from Fanal for the best framing — terraces drop into the sea ahead of you. Strong morning light lights the descent.