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Áqua Quente Trailhead

            I read that there were some Hot Springs on the southwestern corner of Flores Island in the Azores. I like looking at and photographing thermal features so I considered making the short hike down the seacliffs to the springs. In my reading, I found mixed reviews on the trail. Most of writers agreed that short 1.7 km ( just over a mile) roundtrip trail went quickly from easy to difficult. Some younger hikers said the difficult part was passible with a few climbing skills needed along with sure feet. Others, maybe older hikers, found the trail steep and turned around before reaching the hot water. I talked to a young couple in Santa Cruz who made the hike, and they said the last part had been steep for them. They were disappointed because there were no hot spring pools they could swim in when the arrived at the bottom. The springs consist of hot water running down narrow cracks in the cliff. In their words, “not worth the risk”. They both said the scenery along the trail was remarkable. When my wanderings brought me near Costa de Lajes, I went down to check it out. At the Trailhead, I found this sign and decided an old guy like me better give it a pass. (I was about 20 years too late). I did like the scenery and enjoyed walking along the top of the sea cliffs.
   

Taken in: Portugal / Azores / Lajedo / Costa (show map)

Taken on: June 5, 2023

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