Treks

Ratones to Lagoa

This trek offers stunning views over the west coast of the island in one direction, and over north end of Lagoa in the other. Starting in the farmland area of Ratones, you will take a steady climb through forest and bamboo until you reach the top of the hill overlooking Lagoa. A slightly stepper climb down will take you to a beautiful quiet beach on the edge of the Lagoon where you can swim in clear waters before enjoying your picnic lunch.
Time: 1 hour each way. Difficulty: medium. Reasonably steep climbs for most of the trek. Half day trek

Araças to Costa da Lagoa

This trek follows an historic colonial path along the west bank of Lagoa through woodland and across a number of streams. Along the way you will see fishing areas, old colonial huts and artisan cottages. You can cool off at one of the beaches on the way, or at a waterfall. The trail ends at Costa da Lagoa, a small fishing village which can only be reached on foot or by boat. There are a handful of restaurants here where you can have lunch before making your way back either on foot or by taking a water taxi.
Time: 2 hours one way Difficulty: easy. Mainly flat with paving in some areas, and clearly marked. Full day trek

Armação to Lagoinha do Leste

This trek begins in the fishing town of Armaçăo and then follows the Matadeiro beach before taking a steady uphill climb through woodland. The path opens out to a flatter walk through meadow for some time, before taking a downhill turn to the deserted beach of Lagoinha do Leste. On the way you will see incredible views of the south east coast, looking back towards Campeche island, and inland towards Lagoa da Peri. After a break for a picnic lunch and a dip on the beach, you can either make your way back along the same path, or continue to Pântano do Sul. (See the next trek).
Time: 2 hours each way. Difficulty: medium to hard, with some steep climbs in places. Full day trek

Pântano do Sul to Lagoinha do Leste

Beginning in the small fishing village of  Pântano do Sul, this trek starts with a steady climb through woodland and continues down on a fairly steep path to the beach of Lagoinha do Leste. As well as views out to see, you will enjoy views of the densly wooded hills inland. After a picnic lunch and a swim, you will head back along the same path and finish up with a well deserved caipirinha in a great bar on the beach at  Pântano do Sul.
Time: 1hour each way. Difficulty: medium to hard. Some steep climbs in places. Full day trek

Lagoa do Peri

Lagoa do Peri is a beautiful lagoon on the south of the island, and this trek starts by following the its banks. A challenging climb towards the end of the trek will be rewarded by a fantastic waterfall, with two natural pools suitable for bathing. The trek is mostly shaded, making it a good one for a hot sunny day.
Time: 1¼ hour each way. Difficulty: medium to hard. Some steep climbs in places. Full day trek

Prices for guided treks includes transport to and from, and picnic lunch/refreshments:

Half day trek:£30 per group
Full day trek: £45 per group