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Ribeira do Maloás - Geosite, Vila do Porto
At about 220 m from the mouth of the Maloás stream, the fluvial valley is characterized by a 15-20 m high water fall with an impressive columnar jointing on a subaerial basaltic lava flow. The vertical columns, sometimes almost 1 m across, are cut on top and base, resembling the Giant's Causeway.
CHARACTERISTICS
LOCATION
Address: Centro de Interpretaçao DAlberto Pombo, Rua Dr. Teófilo Braga, Nº 10/12/14
City: Vila do Porto
Postal Code: 9580 - 535
Telephone: 296206790
Email: pnstmaria.dalbertopombo@azores.gov.pt
Website: http://www.siaram.azores.gov.pt/centros-interpretacao/ci-dalberto-pombo/_intro.html
City: Vila do Porto
Postal Code: 9580 - 535
Telephone: 296206790
Email: pnstmaria.dalbertopombo@azores.gov.pt
Website: http://www.siaram.azores.gov.pt/centros-interpretacao/ci-dalberto-pombo/_intro.html
FUNCTIONING
Public venue, with no timetable or entrance fee.
ORGANISATION OF THE VISIT
The visit to this Point does not require prior booking and can be done individually.
Specific Conditions:
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Method:
On foot
Difficulty Level:
Low
Group Visits:
No
Guided Tours:
No
Observations:
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Specific Conditions:
-
Method:
On foot
Difficulty Level:
Low
Group Visits:
No
Guided Tours:
No
Observations:
-
EXISTING EQUIPMENT
Geological curiosity
GEOLOGICAL / MINING INTEREST
History Patrimony:
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Activity Program:
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Study and Research Unit:
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Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
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Volunteering Programs:
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Activity Program:
-
Study and Research Unit:
-
Audiovisual and Multimedia Resources:
-
Volunteering Programs:
-
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
TRANSPORT
Type of Transport:
Táxi
Agency Name:
Associação de Taxistas de Santa Maria
Telephone Number:
296882199
Parking for private vehicles:
No
Táxi
Agency Name:
Associação de Taxistas de Santa Maria
Telephone Number:
296882199
Parking for private vehicles:
No
SITES OF TOURISTIC INTEREST
Praia Formosa
Praia Formosa is a beach with fine sand and clear water with a temperature inviting to a bath. In this beach is performed the annual festival "Maré de Agosto" (August Tide), which includes cultural activities like concerts.
gps: 36.94999 -25.09355
distance: 4km
Maia
Maia is a village located at the foot of a cliff, forming a bay on the southeast coast of Santa Maria island. There you can find a natural swimming pool and enjoy the landscape of steep slopes with their vineyard in small walled fields.
gps: 36.94715 -25.01879
distance: 6km
Praia Formosa is a beach with fine sand and clear water with a temperature inviting to a bath. In this beach is performed the annual festival "Maré de Agosto" (August Tide), which includes cultural activities like concerts.
gps: 36.94999 -25.09355
distance: 4km
Maia
Maia is a village located at the foot of a cliff, forming a bay on the southeast coast of Santa Maria island. There you can find a natural swimming pool and enjoy the landscape of steep slopes with their vineyard in small walled fields.
gps: 36.94715 -25.01879
distance: 6km
ASSOCIATED ROUTES
SUGGESTIONS OF THE ROUTE- OTHER NEARBY PLACES TO VISIT