Santa Maria Fullday Excursion

5.0 (53 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation

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Santa Maria Fullday Excursion — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Santa Maria Fullday Excursion, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Who are we at SMATUR? First, we LOVE what we do, therefore, we have the best job in the world, and the smile is always present; WE LOVE OUR LAND, and we proudly show it off, because no matter how small it may be in size, it is giant in what it can give us; and finally, it is our MISSION to value what we have, to use the sustainability of these small islands as a brand, and together with the energy of the island, to surprise those who dare to visit us.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Smatur

Ages: Infants (1–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch: It can be one of 3 choices, meat, fish or vegetarian, includes drinks with the meal and coffee
Included: Personal Accident Insurance
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: The cost of the baby seat

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

Fort from the beginning of the century. XVI, used to protect and fight Algerian corsairs and Philippine troops in the middle of the century. XVI and XVII.

It offers us a view of part of the cinder cone of what is believed to have been the 2nd volcano that created the island of Santa Maria, approximately 8.7 M years ago
Miradouro Sao Lourenco

30 min

Here you can enjoy one of the most beautiful and paradisiacal views the island has to offer. One of the most beautiful bays in the world
Barreiro da Faneca

30 min

Red Desert or Barreiro da Faneca, an extensive area with around 8 hectares of volcanic ash that went through an oxidation process around 3.5 million years ago. It feels like we're on Mars
Stop 4

40 min

Bakery/Pastry and crafts cooperative that continues to value, through the art of its employees, the centuries-old heritage of the island's people through its bread, its ear biscuits and its weavings. Mandatory stopping point
Estatua de Cristovao Colombo

20 min

In memory of Cristovão Colombo's stop at Lugar dos Anjos in 1493 where he said mass in the Chapel of N. Sra de Sant'Ana.
Baia dos Anjos

30 min

Stop to admire the magnificent natural pools, as well as appreciate the surroundings.
Museu de Santa Maria

one hour Admission included

An obligatory stop, where we will have access to the different living styles of our ancestors, getting to know the way of life and the ethnographic culture of our people.
Cascata do Aveiro

15 min

Stop to admire the vineyard landscape, as well as one of the largest waterfalls in Portugal.