Rosais Cape

An enjoyable walk from the interesting and attractive Sete Fontes reserve in the northwest of the island out to the Farol dos Rosais lighthouse at the far end of S. Jorge’s north-western cape, and back along the high south coast, either to circuit back to your car at Sete Fontes, or get picked up on the road to Rosais.

Ticks all sorts of boxes: attractive undulating fields below rounded grassy hilltops with the sea an ever-present background, reminiscent of parts of Ireland; the startling 1,500ft cliffs, contorted with the evidence of past upheavals, behind those same gentle hills; patches of beautiful sculpted giant heather which you could see sending Japanese gardeners wild; and the islands of Pico, Faial and Graciosa guarding the horizons over a shimmering sea.

This is an undemanding 11km, perfect for a recuperation day after something more brutal. Walkopedia loved it for that, but you might feel a bit short-changed if you expected fireworks.

The route follows red-marked trails on the Kompass Azores map 1.

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For more information and photos, including detailed practical information and some warnings, see our Sao Jorge and Azores walk page.