This verdant walk from Parque Florestal, Pico Das Pedras in Santana to Quiemadas is a delight to the senses with the sound of the water running along the levada, sun filtering through the forest canopy, continuous birdsong and the earthy smell of the fallen leaves. It is suitable for the whole family, and is a wonderful immersion in nature experience. The walk is 2.1 km and ends in the Queimadas park which now has a little tea house. The park itself has extensive grounds including a bird observation area and is wonderful to walk in especially in the summer. We caught fleeting glimpses of the trocaz pidgeon and heard them cooing in the forest canopy.
At Pico das Pedras there is a popular picnic spot with toilet facilities and parking for cars, but the turn off for the walk is located just before the picnic spot.