Trail from Caldeira de Santo Cristo
This route starts in Serra do Topo, next to the car park, close to the Wind Farm.
Start by walking the trail, flanked by hydrangeas, until next to a water tank.
Then, go down the shortcut, among species of endemic flora such as heather, cedar do bush, mountain grape, Captain’s herb, among others. The descent alternates a floor dug in the earth with a cobblestone floor, and you will pass close to a water line, with the possibility of visiting a waterfall, at kilometer 3.25 of the route.
Continue on the cobbled descent towards Fajã de Santo Cristo. When you reach Fajã, close to the first house, turn right, continuing on the dirt road that will lead you to the Ermida.
From there, follow the shortcut that goes around the small coastal lagoon on the left, towards Fajã do Belo.
After this fajã, continue for 2 km until you reach a car park. Continue on the road for 800m until you reach the Ermida de Nª Srª Lourdes, where the trail ends.