Trail Description

A walk across the red desert of Barreiro da Faneca, a strange arid landscape of ochre clay in the north of Santa Maria. The bare rolling hills contrast sharply with the green of the rest of the island. A protected reserve prized for its unusual geology and endemic plants.

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Weather forecast - Barreiro da Faneca

Current conditions and a 3-day forecast for Barreiro da Faneca.

broken clouds

21°C

Broken Clouds

89% Humidity
19 km/h Wind

5-Day Forecast

broken clouds
Today
Broken Clouds
21°C
clear sky
Tomorrow
Clear Sky
22°C
clear sky
Sunday
Clear Sky
22°C
clear sky
Monday
Clear Sky
21°C
scattered clouds
Tuesday
Scattered Clouds
21°C

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