Terceira
Algar do Carvão and Furnas do Enxofre trail PRC10TER
Algar do Carvão to Furnas do Enxofre (PRC10TER) is a circular walk on Terceira. It starts by Algar do Carvão’s car park, with an optional detour to Furnas do Enxofre.
The walk
The loop climbs through native forest. At the tarmac road, turn left for the optional Furnas do Enxofre detour. Retrace the detour to rejoin the loop. Return over a hill and around Pico do Sanguinhal.
The route uses dirt paths and tarmac through woodland and meadows. Wear walking shoes and carry drinking water.
What you'll see on the walk
Laurissilva forest
The plateau path overlooks the Sanguinhal bogs.
Furnas do Enxofre
The optional detour reaches a fumarole field.
Caldeira do Guilherme Moniz
The hilltop overlooks this caldera.
Pico do Sanguinhal
Native plants border the final descent.
Getting to the start
Start beside the car park at Algar do Carvão. The cave is about 12 km by road from Angra do Heroísmo.
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Algar do Carvão to Furnas do Enxofre map and GPX
The GPX track, the official trail page and directions to the start in Maps.
Closures and alerts
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