Pico da Vara is the highest mountain on the island of São Miguel, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores, and principal special protection of the Nature Reserve of Pico da Vara.

Mar 24, 2021 · The Pico da Vara is a very nice destination not only because of its 1108m above sea level and its location. You can get up to the mountain without any great effort. Of course, there are also many hiking trails leading here over more vertical meters or greater distances, but we want to show you a very simple and yet very beautiful path to Pico ...

This trail goes along the protected area for the Management of Habitats and Species of Tronqueira e Planalto of Graminhais, the Nature Reserve of Pico da Vara and allows access to Pico da Vara, the highest point of the island, with 1103 meters high.

There are several hiking routes to the top of Pico da Vara, but this is the shortest and easiest. The trail (PR23SMI) begins at coordinates 37.799379, -25.240580, a 10-minute drive south from the Achada exit off the Via Rapida. The trailhead is clearly marked and there is …

Pico da Vara is the highest point of São Miguel and part of the Basalt Volcanic Complex of Nordeste, with about four million years. It has a mountainous relief, cut by deep ravines, where flow ephemeral streams, sometimes perennial.

Apr 5, 2025 · The trail runs along the Protected Area for the Management of Habitats and Species of Tronqueira and Planalto dos Graminhais, the Pico da Vara Nature Reserve and the public forest perimeter of the island of São Miguel, allowing access to Pico da Vara, the most top of the island, with 1103 meters of altitude.

At the fork, choose going right, to reach the geodesic landmark of Pico da Vara, where it is possible to enjoy wide views over the crater of Povoação (to the south), Planalto dos Graminhais, the crater of Furnas Volcano and its lake (to the west) and the volcanic massifs of Fogo and Sete Cidades at the bottom.

Dec 18, 2024 · Pico da Vara is the highest point of São Miguel island. Its summit rises to 1,103 meters above sea level. It is a wonder of nature that holds many hidden landscapes unreachable for many people and fascinating stories that will leave you speechless.

Pico da Vara Summit is the highest mountain on São Miguel Island, standing at an altitude of 1,103 meters. This mountain is located in the Serra da Tronqueira, in the Nordeste area.

El Pico da Vara es la montaña más alta de la isla de São Miguel, con una altitud de 1.103 metros. Esta montaña se encuentra en la Serra da Tronqueira, en la zona de Nordeste.