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Salto da Farinha Waterfall – Blue Pool loop from Salga

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Salto da Farinha Waterfall – Blue Pool loop from Salga

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Salto da Farinha Waterfall – Blue Pool loop from Salga

02:14

6.56km

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: July 26, 2026

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Parking

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633 m

Salto da Farinha Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place to picknick with beautiful view in both sides. Not far from parkspace

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879 m

Salto da Farinha is a beautiful waterfall accessible via Miradouro do Salto da Farinha. The route, although it can be narrow and steep, reveals stunning views. The location offers tranquility and the opportunity to enjoy serene nature, especially impressive during the winter months, when the waterfall and Ribeira das Coelhas become more voluminous.

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2.74 km

Wooden Bridge to Poço Azul

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"Jungle Bridge" made of wood that leads over the gorge to the Poco Azul.

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3.27 km

Blue Pool

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Poço Azul, located in the Ribeira do Cachaço valley in São Miguel, Azores, is a serene and charming place, perfect for short walks. The water, an intense and unique blue, offers an ideal setting for relaxation and swimming. Access is via a trail surrounded by nature, providing a peaceful and immersive experience in the natural landscape.

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3.95 km

Wooden Footbridge over the Ribeira do Cachaço

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4.06 km

Padrão das Alminhas Waterfall

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Waterfall with surrounding meadows and a small pool underneath for swimming.
The locals say Padrão das Alminhas: in German as much as holy place; Place to relax and good aura

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5.41 km

Waterfall on the Trail

Highlight • Waterfall

In summer there is no Waterfall. Don’t swim here! Water is not clear in summer beacause no flow.

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6.50 km

View of the Salto da Farinha waterfall

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Very beautiful view of the waterfall and the coast. A narrow paved road leads down.

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6.56 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.76 km

1.08 km

568 m

145 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

2.35 km

1.23 km

336 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

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Saturday 1 August

25°C

19°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

May 17, 2024,Poço Azul —und Wasserfälle (PR 21 SMI)

The starting point was the car park at Miradouro do Salto da Farinha. You can also drive down to the waterfall, but it is very steep. The tour to the waterfall, then to Poco Azul and two other waterfalls is beautiful but requires some fitness. There and back it was a few meters in altitude over a short distance. Unfortunately, …

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October 27, 2024,Azoren Tag 8, Am Nachmittag: Wanderung zur Wasserfall "Salto da Farina" und zur blauen Lagune

Second part of the day: After a breathtaking descent, as we have had many times before, 🥴 here: to the rarely used parking lot, we start our next short hike. As usual, we make hiking poles out of bamboo (our outdoor equipment definitely has room for improvement! 😉).
Today we are only in moderate shape. Despite a great climb, waterfall …

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April 19, 2025,„Die bekommt ein Krönchen👑-Tour: Wandern zum Salto do Farinha & Poco Azul 🇵🇹

Seven kilometers of variety. We start from the lookout point and descend to a beautifully landscaped picnic area with a sea view. Right next door is the first of several waterfalls. The path leads through lush greenery, repeatedly passing streams, waterfalls, and overgrown, water-rich rock faces. The highlight is the Poco Azul, with its shimmering blue water. My "water rat" …

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March 16, 2024,🇵🇹 Azoren, São Miguel: Salto da Farinha & Poco Azul

One of the most varied tours in the Azores: waterfalls, green meadows, swimming spots, dense forest and minutes later a panoramic view over the coast and the sea. Be sure to pack your bathing suit! In addition to Poco Azul, there is another swimming spot (marked as a highlight).

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Salto da Farinha Waterfall – Blue Pool loop from Salga

Salto da Farinha Viewpoint