Ribeiro Bonito

A nice 10km walk where you will be guided by four caches

Grutas do Paúl

A great set of amazing caves carved into the stone.

Boca das Voltas

Boca das Voltas is a secret viewpoint offering a great scenary. It is ideal to those who enjoy a nice walk in the middle of the forest.

Cais de São Jorge

An historic pier that was once the gate to the north of the island. A beautiful panoramic view at the tip of the pier.

Garganta Funda

A huge 140m waterfall hidden from the common muggle. A test to your corage and a great view at the end.

Arte de Portas Abertas

A simple, old street that was transformed into an art galery. This multicache makes you look closely at each door. Discover its secrets!

O Pescador do Arieiro

This is a funny multi with only two stages that can be done in a short period of time. The cache is located near Pico Arieiro and offers stunning views.

The Cliffs

This multi cache will take you to walk along cliffs that reach from 250m to 500m altitude. The trail will present you with beautiful landscapes and interesting geological phenomena.

segunda-feira, 20 de janeiro de 2014

La ducha del Cochino @Ribeira do Porco


Esta cache irá te conduzir ao longo da Ribeira do Porco. Este curso de água nasce na Boca das Torrinhas (1430m) e é uma das mais caudalosas da ilha. A origem do seu nome é desconhecida mas deve-se provavelmente à importância destes animais para a subsistência dos locais. De acordo com o arrolamento do gado de 1893 haviam na freguesia cerca de 4060 porcos.

Mas se esta é a Ribeira do Porco, então onde é que ele toma o seu duche? Vamos descobrir...


ATENÇÃO:

- A dificuldade desta cache depende do caudal da ribeira. Analisa as condições e não arrisques.
- Não existe trilho. Deverás improvisar, tendo de atravessar várias vezes a ribeira.
- O percurso deverá ser feito apenas com boas condições climatéricas.
- Deverás levar água e comida, roupa e calçado apropriados (roupa extra para o caso de te molhares).
- A utilização de um bordão é recomendada.
- Ponte - Cache - Ponte: 2 km, 1h15m



This cache will guide you along the Ribeira do Porco (The Pig's River). This stream originates in Boca Torrinhas (1430m) and is one of the most torrential in the island. The origin of its name is unknown but is probably due to the importance of these animals for the livelihood of the locals. According to the enrollment of cattle in 1893 the parish had about 4060 pigs.

But if this is the Pig's River, then where does the pig takes his shower? Let's find out ...


ATTENTION:


- The difficulty of this cache depends on the flow of the stream. Analyze the conditions and don't take risks.
- There is no trail. You have to improvise, having to cross the river several times.
- The course must be done only with good weather conditions.
- You should bring water and food, clothing and appropriate footwear (extra clothing in case you get too wet).
- The use of walking poles is recommended.
- Bridge - Cached - Bridge: 2 km, 1h15m

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