Salto do Prego e Sanguinho — circular route on the Island of São Miguel (PRC 9 SMI)

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Salto do Prego e Sanguinho — circular route on the Island of São Miguel (PRC 9 SMI)

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Salto do Prego e Sanguinho — circular route on the Island of São Miguel (PRC 9 SMI)

01:32

3.98km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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346 m

Old Water Mill

Highlight • Structure

There was obviously a water-powered mill here. Today unfortunately a lost place but with all the water pipes totally interesting.

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1.83 km

Prego Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Waterfall Salto do Prego: very nice waterfall

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3.11 km

Sanguinho Village

Highlight • Settlement

Sanguinho was abandoned in the 1950s and 60s, among other things, because it was very difficult for the children to get to school. As part of an ecotourism project, new …

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3.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

469 m

329 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.52 km

469 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 4 November

19°C

14°C

54 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 16, 2024,🇵🇹 Azoren, São Miguel: Salto do Prego

There are two highlights on this tour: the mighty Salto do Prego in a breathtakingly beautiful setting under dense foliage and the peaceful mountain village of Saguinho. As always on Sáo Miguel: It's better to plan twice as much time as komoot recommends!

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June 2, 2025,Wandern

A very nice evening hike with a dip in the waterfall pool. Visit to the village. Great tour. Proper shoes and swimwear recommended.

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February 26, 2023,Salto do Prego im Regen

The ascent through the forest over partly narrow and steep hiking trails is well marked. The way back via Sanguinho is very slippery in wet weather because it is an old steep stone path. The village is definitely worth a detour!

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June 5, 2024,Wanderung von Faial da Terra durch Sanguinho zum Wasserfall Salto do Prego [PRC 9 SMI], Insel Sao Miguel, Azoren (04.06.24)

Link to the official Azores Trail website:
trails.visitazores.com/en/trails-azores/sao-miguel/sanguinho

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December 29, 2021,PT - Waterfall (Salto de Prego) Hiking Tour

Small incident as the path was flooded due to heavy rains 🌧 and we lost the way way twice but a super scenic hike and we met noone along the way (apart from chickens 🐔, rabbits 🐇, cows 🐄 and cats 🐈).
The Azores are a true hiking paradise!

June 15, 2026,São Miguel Azoren Salto do Prego und Sanguinho – PRC09SMI

We first hiked straight to the waterfall and on the way back to Sanguinho, as there is a stop there with small things to eat and drink, we were able to take a nice break with a great view near the end of the loop.

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March 14, 2024,Sanguinho 🏚️ + Salto do Prego 🫧 - Azoren 🇵🇹

After our original tour (crater lake Lagoa Azul) was still lost in the fog on the second attempt, the only alternative was to stay close to the coast.

I think it was worth it 🤩🫶🏼

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June 1, 2022,Cascada do Salto do Prego

Go to Faial da Terra, park in the parking area next to the river, the route begins on the path at the end of the parking area following the river up, the path is easy to follow, you pass several waterfalls until you reach the waterfall do Salto of Prego, very beautiful and spectacularly leafy, an advisable excursion, to enjoy …

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