Starting at Angra do Heroísmo Marina, the first impression we get is the grandeur and beauty of Monte Brasil, an extinct volcano originating in the ocean, consisting of a caldera surrounded by four peaks.
 
This site is classified as a Natural Forest Reserve. While discovering Monte Brasil, we will pass four peaks: Pico das Cruzinhas, Pico do Facho, Pico da Quebrada and Zimbroico do Pico.
 
Almost at the end of the trail, we’ll visit the fortress of São João Baptista, built in the 16th century, where you can see the inside of the wall, the old dungeons, and the old church.
 
On the way back, we still have the chance to visit the historic military center, housed in the old military hospital, which reproduces military evolution over the centuries and represents three branches of the Portuguese armed forces.
 
At the end of this adventure, you can also try one of our gastronomic delicacies “Dona Amélia”, one of Angra’s most popular sweets.