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The World’s 100 Best Hikes

Salto do Prego

São Miguel, Azores, Portugal

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 35 2026
Salto do Prego

Waterfall with a swimming pool at its base, reached by a forest loop trail from the village of Faial da Terra. Free-roaming chickens line the path, and the return passes through the abandoned village of Sanguinho, which has a small bar.

Highlights

  • Pool below the waterfall
  • Abandoned village of Sanguinho
  • Smaller waterfalls along the way

Good to know

  • About 45 minutes each way, 3–5 km
  • Google Maps pin misleads; park in Faial da Terra
  • Muddy, slippery and steep; wear sturdy shoes

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