Salto do Cabrito
Salto do Cabrito
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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James O
Cork, Ireland686 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We called in as we were driving past, so we haven't completed the hikes around the area. However, others have reviewed these.
I drove past the first parking area, and boy am I glad I did as between this an the waterfall is a very steep and narrow road that I certainly would not enjoy walking up.
The waterfall is a free attraction so can be very busy and always a few people swimming in the pond at the bottom. Have been provided here, so things can get a little chaotic.
There is also a nice stretch of river to sit for a while and ponder life.
It's worth a visit if you are in the area, however, you haven't missed a major event if you don't make it
I drove past the first parking area, and boy am I glad I did as between this an the waterfall is a very steep and narrow road that I certainly would not enjoy walking up.
The waterfall is a free attraction so can be very busy and always a few people swimming in the pond at the bottom. Have been provided here, so things can get a little chaotic.
There is also a nice stretch of river to sit for a while and ponder life.
It's worth a visit if you are in the area, however, you haven't missed a major event if you don't make it
Written 2 September 2023
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Magdalena P
Stockholm, Sweden63 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Lovely hike in the nature. You can expect hights, stairs, watefall and forest. The trail takes around 2-3 hours and is worth experiencing
Written 13 July 2023
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Erika
Caracas, Venezuela9,854 contributions
May 2023
I did an 8km route through the area. Salto do Cabrito didn't seem like anything special to me, but the route in general is very pretty.
Written 28 May 2023
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mlmdaisy
Odessa, FL17,515 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This was a pretty waterfall with a nice little hike. I wish we had known that we could have parked closer to the waterfall; we had quite a work-out with the steep hills but the surfaces were easy enough to negotiate. It was fun to see a group rappelling and the area was generally pretty.
Written 8 May 2023
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Louis F
Altus, OK999 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Really cool waterfall with a walkway up and over it. The road to get there is really steep. Be cautious going down it. There is a parking lot at the top as well if you don’t want to take your car down there.
Written 5 May 2023
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jjluke
Calgary, Canada1,404 contributions
Oct 2022
You may find value in hiking this (we decided against it), but from a bang for buck perspective, this is easily accessible by going down the steep road down into the park area with the waterfall. From the common parking area it is a short 5 minute walk to the falls. Do not park up top if you don’t have to as then you have to walk down the steep road. A beautiful waterfall very much worth checking out for the sights. If you found this helpful, please indicate so I know where to focus my future efforts.
Written 10 December 2022
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Matthew A
Hartford, NY367 contributions
Jul 2022
Great waterfall. It was cool to see other repelling down. I also enjoyed the drive down into the waterfall area.
Written 5 July 2022
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PeterLjubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia100 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
While we were waiting to enter Caldeira Verhe near by, we accidentally spot the sign fir this sight. Uau, we were surprised by the beauty of the place.
Written 30 April 2022
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Miguel M
10 contributions
Aug 2021
So clean and beautiful. I hope that it remains as untouchable as it is, perfect for anyone who wants a good hiking and a nice swim afterwards.
Written 15 August 2021
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Michel
10 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Amazing place must have seen. You can also swim there and watch people doing canyoning when there is bad wetter, just wait a little and the weather will turn nice.
Written 28 July 2020
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Ana Rita Santos
Armacao de Pera, Portugal
Boa tarde, tem algum preço para ver? Obrigada
miranda
Amstelveen, The Netherlands380 contributions
Yep is for free
Nitin S
5 contributions
Can anyone tell me where the exact starting point is for the trail? I went to the Azores website and there is a trail PRC 29 - but I am having a difficult time on google maps to determine the actual route. We are planning to do in July.
Thanks!
Kim Honey
Coulsdon, UK16 contributions
Hi Nitin, we were really lazy about it - haha, and followed the sign for Salto do Cabrito, there is a signposted left turn off the road and shortly after you will probably see half a dozen or so cars parked. But you will notice there is a road continues down the hill from where the cars are parked. You can take the road down almost to the waterfall itself. It is steep and winding but easily drivable if you go slowly. At the bottom is another car park and from there it is only a few metres to the waterfall itself. As I say, we felt really lazy driving, but looking at the hard work some folks were having walking back up the winding steep road, we were quite glad we did!!!
Hallette S
1 contribution
My cruise ship sails at 1600 and of course we have to get back onboard is the full day hike doable?
Hallette
Coriscos10
Mississauga, Canada82 contributions
Hi Hallette....there are better and nicer plaçe to visit in São Miguel than Salto do Cabrito. If you're looking for a hike and a much fuller waterfall then head on to Sanginho (Salto do Prego).
However, if you have not been to São Miguel before, you must go to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Canário. Enjoy!
Olá, Valdemar. O que gostaria de saber acerca desta atração?
Se Não é difícil ir de carro ao salto do Cabrito. dizem que a estrada é ingreme, mas á vinda o carro sobe bem nao patina? E o Acesso para lá de carro será pela estrada da Caldeira Velha (EN5 2 A) cortar numa placa que diz (escritórios fábrica) á direita que vem da CALDEIRA. SERÁ?. obg.
Hola Pedro
I would like to know how to drive there by car as my mother cannot walk very well. Do I have to turn on EN5-2A and take those bends or shall I take unnamed road from ER3-1 to the right? From Googlemaps it is not obvious where the walking path is.
Thank you so much for your advice
Ivana
Linda W
North Stonington, CT104 contributions
You can drive all the way down. Just follow the signs for it and keep going. We parked at the top and walked and then realized we could have driven down. Its worth the trip. We loved swimming under the waterfall. And the hike up to and behind the water fall is worth doing.. your mother would not do well with that however. Its quite intense and beautiful.
Liliane-Mieke
Maaseik, Belgium10 contributions
Hallo, hoeveel tijd neemt de wandeling in beslag ? Wij moeten om 15 u op de luchthaven zijn.
groeten
Liliane
Wimmus
Steenbergen, The Netherlands59 contributions
Als je op deze manier nog iets wil ondernemen op een laatste dag, heb ik maar 1 advies...... Niet(s) meer doen. Voor mooie dingen moet je de tijd nemen en niet van oh ok we hebben nog tijd (misschien) dat kunnen we nog wel gaan doen.....
Linda W
North Stonington, CT104 contributions
Hi Meghan:
We are thinking of going to the Azores in October and wonder how your experience at this time of year was. Weather, attractions open/closed? We'd like to do water activities such as whaling and fishing. Is it available?
Mito_Fernandes
Ribeira Grande, Portugal35 contributions
Hi. The weather in the Azores is alittle unpredictable at a long term, but usually we have good weather, nice temperature, but bring some warm clothes, just in case...
About activities there are several companies specialized on activities like fishing and whale/dolphin watching or even hikes and canyoning... just try to google "Azores fishing" or "Azores whale watching" and you'll have access to a lot of information, most of it in English.
I hope this was helpful! ;-)
wnchung
Toronto, Canada16 contributions
Hello,
Can visitors drive to the Salto do Cabrito waterfall? I just stumbled upon a review where the reviewer said he drove there. I will be visiting in March but traveling with 2 very young kids. Hiking to the waterfall isn't an option but I'm pretty excited to know that we might be able to drive to it!
Mito_Fernandes
Ribeira Grande, Portugal35 contributions
Hi there. First of all, and as an Azorian, let me congratulate you on your great choice on coming to the Azores! :-D
About your question, yes. As the other persons here said, it is possible to drive right to the waterfall. However it is advised to drive VERY slowly because the path is a little bit narrow and a bit steep, but perfectly doable. If you have other issues or questions about "my" island, feel free to contact me.
No strings attached or second intentions. :-)
boa tarde, gostaria de saber como posso chegar a este local, obrigado.
Cátia C
Figueira da Foz, Portugal109 contributions
Procure as indicações para ir para a Caldeira Velha, é dos locais mais conhecidos e recomendados da Ilha de São Miguel. Ao sair da Caldeira Velha vira à esquerda e cerca de dois quilómetros depois terá uma indicação para a esquerda "Salto do Cabrito"... Terá de seguir as indicações, pode ir de carro (com cuidado) ou a pé...
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