Get to know the island of Sao Miguel on a mountain bike! Together with the local guide from Picos de Aventura, you will visit a pineapple tree farm, ride to the natural reserve and taste the local delicacies in a picturesque village of Pico da Cruz. This tour lets you see both, breathtaking green hills of the Azores, and the southern coastline and its black sandy beaches. So, don't wait any longer and ride with us from Ponta Delgada!
Tour ProgrammeMeeting & PreparationWe meet at our base in
Ponta Delgada, where you will receive the complete mountain bike equipment and get to know your local guide.
TourFirstly, we follow the dirty road until we reach the
Arruda Pineapple Plantation, where we will find out how the famous fruits of the Azores are harvested. Next, we head to the
natural forest reserve of Pinhal da Paz where we
relax in the green environment for about
half an hour. Our last stop is
Pico da Cruz, the area of traditional farms with lush vegetation. There, you can
enjoy a tasting of the local products.
ReturnOur route back to Ponta Delgada will be
along the coast, passing the
black sandy beaches.
Tour facts- Route: Ponta Delgada - Ananases A Arruda- Pinhal da Paz - Pico da Cruz - Ponta Delgada
- Duration: 3hrs
- Trail difficulty: moderate
- Group size: up to 18 participants
- On Thursday we organize a tasting of regional cheeses and products.
Included services- Mountain bike
- Helmet
- Quick repair kit
- Regional food tasting
- Certified mountain biking guide
Bring along- Sports clothes & shoes
- Water bottle and snack
- Light jacket
- Sun cream
- Sunglasses & hat
- Backpack
Requirements- Minimum age: 6 years old
- Physical fitness
- Feel confident on a bike