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Reopening of Salto do Cabrito hiking trail represents “an exemplary collaboration between public entities and the tourism sector”
Reopening of Salto do Cabrito hiking trail represents “an exemplary collaboration between public entities and the tourism sector”
Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Faial and Pico are honeymoon destinations for Santo António 2025 newlyweds
Faial and Pico are honeymoon destinations for Santo António 2025 newlyweds
Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Berta Cabral defends that Sustainability Charter symbolises strategic commitment to modernisation and development of the Azores
Berta Cabral defends that Sustainability Charter symbolises strategic commitment to modernisation and development of the Azores
March 31, 2026
Reopening of Salto do Cabrito hiking trail represents “an exemplary collaboration between public entities and the tourism sector”
June 14, 2025
Faial and Pico are honeymoon destinations for Santo António 2025 newlyweds
March 31, 2025
Berta Cabral defends that Sustainability Charter symbolises strategic commitment to modernisation and development of the Azores
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Nota de Imprensa
March 31, 2026
Reopening of Salto do Cabrito hiking trail represents “an exemplary collaboration between public entities and the tourism sector”
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, through the Regional Directorate for Tourism, announced that the PRC29SMI hiking trail - Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande - Salto do Cabrito is once again open to the public, following the completion of renovation work carried out after its precautionary closure at the end of September 2025, due to a landslide in the Salto do Cabrito area. Considering the type of incident and the geological sensitivity of the area, the entire process was conducted in phases, based on successive technical assessments, ensuring that the trail was only reopened once the appropriate safety conditions had been met. The solution adopted was the result of institutional coordination between the Regional Directorate for Tourism, the Ribeira Grande Municipal Council and the company EDA – Eletricidade dos Açores, leading to the definition of an intervention tailored to the identified risks. As part of this project, the route of the trail in the Salto do Cabrito area was altered due to the instability of the embankment; a new section, approximately 400 metres long, was incorporated along the old access path to the Fajã do Redondo hydroelectric plant, thereby ensuring improved safety conditions. The work on the ground was carried out by teams from the Regional Directorate for Tourism and the Ribeira Grande Municipal Council, with the voluntary collaboration of tourism entertainment companies, namely: Adventure Azores Islands, Azorean Active Blueberry, Basaltic Azores Adventures, Fun Activities Azores Adventures, Go Wild Azores Adventures, Melo Travel and Picos de Aventura, involving a total of 40 participants. This initiative highlights the importance of cooperation among public bodies and stakeholders in the sector, establishing itself as a model to be replicated in future projects within the regional network of hiking trails. It is important to emphasise that the approved hiking trails involve the development of pre-existing paths and access routes for tourism, promoting their use in an organised and safe manner in areas that maintain their own natural dynamics. With this reopening, the Azores are reinforcing their commitment to improving the quality of tourism, enhancing natural heritage and promoting a safe, sustainable and high-quality experience. The Regional Directorate for Tourism will continue to monitor the conditions of use of this and other trails, promoting active, preventive and coordinated management to ensure the safety of users.
March 31, 2026
Reopening of Salto do Cabrito hiking trail represents “an exemplary collaboration between public entities and the tourism sector”
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, through the Regional Directorate for Tourism, announced that the PRC29SMI hiking trail - Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande - Salto do Cabrito is once again open to the public, following the completion of renovation work carried out after its precautionary closure at the end of September 2025, due to a landslide in the Salto do Cabrito area. Considering the type of incident and the geological sensitivity of the area, the entire process was conducted in phases, based on successive technical assessments, ensuring that the trail was only reopened once the appropriate safety conditions had been met. The solution adopted was the result of institutional coordination between the Regional Directorate for Tourism, the Ribeira Grande Municipal Council and the company EDA – Eletricidade dos Açores, leading to the definition of an intervention tailored to the identified risks. As part of this project, the route of the trail in the Salto do Cabrito area was altered due to the instability of the embankment; a new section, approximately 400 metres long, was incorporated along the old access path to the Fajã do Redondo hydroelectric plant, thereby ensuring improved safety conditions. The work on the ground was carried out by teams from the Regional Directorate for Tourism and the Ribeira Grande Municipal Council, with the voluntary collaboration of tourism entertainment companies, namely: Adventure Azores Islands, Azorean Active Blueberry, Basaltic Azores Adventures, Fun Activities Azores Adventures, Go Wild Azores Adventures, Melo Travel and Picos de Aventura, involving a total of 40 participants. This initiative highlights the importance of cooperation among public bodies and stakeholders in the sector, establishing itself as a model to be replicated in future projects within the regional network of hiking trails. It is important to emphasise that the approved hiking trails involve the development of pre-existing paths and access routes for tourism, promoting their use in an organised and safe manner in areas that maintain their own natural dynamics. With this reopening, the Azores are reinforcing their commitment to improving the quality of tourism, enhancing natural heritage and promoting a safe, sustainable and high-quality experience. The Regional Directorate for Tourism will continue to monitor the conditions of use of this and other trails, promoting active, preventive and coordinated management to ensure the safety of users.
Nota de Imprensa
June 14, 2025
Faial and Pico are honeymoon destinations for Santo António 2025 newlyweds
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures highlights, with particular satisfaction and enthusiasm, the unparalleled partnership established between the Regional Government and the Lisbon City Council in associating the islands of Faial and Pico with the Santo António 2025 Weddings. Given the success of previous editions, which covered the islands of São Jorge (2022), Santa Maria (2023) and Graciosa (2024), this year, the Santo António Newlyweds' Honeymoon will be in Pico and Faial. Promoting the Azores, in general, and the islands of Pico and Faial, in particular, is the primary goal, considering their significant visibility in the national market. This initiative is particularly important for boosting and increasing the flow of tourists as well as promoting Pico and Faial as excellent honeymoon destinations. This challenge, led by the Regional Directorate for Tourism, has involved tireless efforts to ensure a dream honeymoon on these two islands of rare beauty for the 16 couples. From the outset, the municipalities of Horta and Madalena have recognised the scale and importance of Santo António Weddings for the Region's largest source market. This initiative will be an excellent opportunity to project the Azores as a destination, particularly Pico and Faial, encouraging visitors to come this summer. The unique characteristics of the islands – from culture to local cuisine, volcanic landscapes to diving, hiking trails to whale watching – make Pico and Faial a special destination. They provide excellent conditions for an unforgettable and safe experience, demonstrating that the Azores have much to offer visitors to each of the nine islands. The honeymoon for Santo António 202 newlyweds will take place from June 15 to 18. The Santo António Weddings are held on June 12 as part of the festivities celebrating Santo António.
June 14, 2025
Faial and Pico are honeymoon destinations for Santo António 2025 newlyweds
The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures highlights, with particular satisfaction and enthusiasm, the unparalleled partnership established between the Regional Government and the Lisbon City Council in associating the islands of Faial and Pico with the Santo António 2025 Weddings. Given the success of previous editions, which covered the islands of São Jorge (2022), Santa Maria (2023) and Graciosa (2024), this year, the Santo António Newlyweds' Honeymoon will be in Pico and Faial. Promoting the Azores, in general, and the islands of Pico and Faial, in particular, is the primary goal, considering their significant visibility in the national market. This initiative is particularly important for boosting and increasing the flow of tourists as well as promoting Pico and Faial as excellent honeymoon destinations. This challenge, led by the Regional Directorate for Tourism, has involved tireless efforts to ensure a dream honeymoon on these two islands of rare beauty for the 16 couples. From the outset, the municipalities of Horta and Madalena have recognised the scale and importance of Santo António Weddings for the Region's largest source market. This initiative will be an excellent opportunity to project the Azores as a destination, particularly Pico and Faial, encouraging visitors to come this summer. The unique characteristics of the islands – from culture to local cuisine, volcanic landscapes to diving, hiking trails to whale watching – make Pico and Faial a special destination. They provide excellent conditions for an unforgettable and safe experience, demonstrating that the Azores have much to offer visitors to each of the nine islands. The honeymoon for Santo António 202 newlyweds will take place from June 15 to 18. The Santo António Weddings are held on June 12 as part of the festivities celebrating Santo António.