São Miguel
Gorreana tea plantation trail PRC28SMI
Chá Gorreana (PRC28SMI) is a circular walk through São Miguel’s tea fields. It climbs from Gorreana tea factory’s car park to views of the north coast.
The walk
The loop climbs through tea fields. Cross the stone bridge into upper pastures. Follow the marked narrow path downhill. This former harvest path returns through tea fields to the factory.
The dirt paths pass through woods and open fields. Wear walking shoes and carry drinking water.
What you'll see on the walk
Tea plantations
Camellia sinensis supplies green and black tea.
Japanese Cedar woods
Japanese Cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) lines the path.
North coast views
The upper fields overlook the north coast.
Gorreana tea factory
Taste tea and learn about its production.
Getting to the start
Start at the Gorreana tea factory car park. Cross the road carefully to reach the tea plantation gate.
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Chá Gorreana map and GPX
The GPX track, the official trail page and directions to the start in Maps.
Closures and alerts
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