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    Pico Matias Simao Viewpoint

    18 Reviews
    #1 of 2 things to do in Altares
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    Canada do Pico | Matias Simão Peak, Altares, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira 9700-303, Portugal
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    “Amazing views”

    There is a sign immediately before the turn off to this Pico. The gravel road takes you half way up... read more

    Reviewed 18 February 2019
    Lesterbeach
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    Winnipeg, Canada
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    “Sister trip. Must Do on a clear day!”

    This was SO hard to find! 😡 Well worth the effort! You can drive and park at the base of the steps... read more

    Reviewed 15 February 2018
    cpixok
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    Stroud, OKlahoma
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    Canada do Pico | Matias Simão Peak, Altares, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira 9700-303, Portugal
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    Reviewed 18 February 2019 via mobile
    Amazing views

    There is a sign immediately before the turn off to this Pico. The gravel road takes you half way up to the Pico and then there is a short but steep hike, probably over 100 steps up to the top. Great views of the farms...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
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    Reviewed 8 June 2018 via mobile
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    Date of experience: June 2018
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    Date of experience: February 2018
    Reviewed 15 February 2018 via mobile
    Sister trip. Must Do on a clear day!

    This was SO hard to find! 😡 Well worth the effort! You can drive and park at the base of the steps to the top. Fantastic views!! We viewed the sea spray from Biscoitos and on up toward the west coast on a clear day....More

    Date of experience: February 2018
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    Reviewed 6 January 2018
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    Date of experience: January 2018
    Reviewed 4 January 2018 via mobile
    Great little hike. Amazing view!

    Took another unplanned detour and climbed the 135 large steps or so to the top of this in a blasting wind. Loved it. We were the only ones there. Well except the horse but he was penned in down below as we climbed up to...More

    Date of experience: December 2017
    Thank Gavin F
    Reviewed 30 December 2017
    Amazing

    We went here with our tour guide, Gui Bruges, from Tourist Activities. It was amazing. Everything there is beautiful. Gui is informative and very fun.

    Date of experience: December 2017
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    Reviewed 9 March 2017
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    Date of experience: June 2016
    Reviewed 10 February 2017
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    Date of experience: February 2017
    Reviewed 15 November 2016
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    Date of experience: September 2016
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