Guided Electric Mountain Bike Tour in Ribeira Grande
Höjdpunkter
- Explore the historic center of Ribeira Grande on an electric bike ride
- Marvel at the northern coast and the black sand Santa Bárbara Beach
- Discover the main attractions with experienced and friendly guides
- Pass by various watercourses surrounded by the sounds of nature
- Learn about the culture, various stories, and traditions of this area
Det här kan du se fram emot
This activity starts on the north coast of the island, near Areal de Santa Bárbara beach in the town of Ribeira Grande. At the starting point, you'll conduct a safety briefing and a demonstration of how to use the electric bicycle and all its functions, and then distribute the equipment. Once finished, you're ready to embark on this memorable adventure!
You'll begin by heading directly to the ‘heart’ of Ribeira Grande, where you'll have the opportunity to pass through some of the parishes in this municipality. You'll learn the history, culture, and traditions manifested in geosites such as the ‘Fontanário da Ribeira Seca,’. You'll also observe the architecture of many ancient buildings, as the Espírito Santo Church, the building Paços do Concelho and the Bridge Oito Arcos.
You'll continue the adventure surrounded by nature and accompanied by the sound of water from various springs that lead us to the Fajã do Redondo. At Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande, you'll explore the volcanic activity area, where you'll find hot water springs used by the spa and an area used for cooking “cozido”.
Moving on to the next stop, the Coroa da Mata Viewpoint, you'll travel along secondary paths, enjoying panoramic views. You'll continue to explore the lush landscapes resulting from volcanic eruptions on the north coast of the island, passing by some Viewpoints. You'll return along a dirt path along the coast, observing the unforgettable landscape until you're back on the city streets.
Viktig information
Not allowed:
- Children less than 8 years of age
Know in advance:
- A good physical condition is required for this tour
- A minimum height of 1.50 meters (5 feet 11 inches) is required to use the electric bicycle
- You'll traverse main public roads, designated hiking trails, agricultural pathways and protected landscapes. Therefore, kindly uphold the environment in respect by acting responsibly to guarantee its conservation
- You'll be requested to provide some personal mandatory details of each participant (name - first and last, date of birthday (day/month/year for insurance) and height, after booking
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