Ultra Blue Island® by Azores Trail Run®

As ilhas dos Açores foram marcadas durante mais de um século pela caça à baleia. A caça à baleia deixou sinais indeléveis dentro da identidade cultural açoriana, fazendo agora parte do colectivo açoriano imaginário. Com o fim da caça aos cachalotes na década de 80 do século passado, um vasto património relacionado com esta actividade permaneceu em todo o arquipélago. Em todas as ilhas, múltiplos testemunhos atestam os aspectos tecnológicos, sociais, económicos e históricos da caça aos cachalotes açorianos ainda são visíveis. A Grande Rota dos Baleeiros (WGR 118km), começa no posto baleeiro do Salão (Faial), que foi utilizado desde o século XIX até ao final da actividade baleeira. Integra duas casas sazonais e a rampa de lançamento do Salão. Traduzido com a versão gratuita do tradutor - www.DeepL.com/Translator The Azores islands were marked for over a century by whaling. Whaling left indelible signs within the Azorean cultural identity, being now a part of the collective Azorean Ima

1. €75.00

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The Blue Island Trail (BIT 65 km) starts at Forte de São Sebastião, the ancient maritime defense fortification of Faial, whose construction dates back to the early seventeenth century.

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This trail starts in the center of Ribeirinha parish, near the old port – Boca da Ribeira Port. Along its 42 km, we are transported to other times when the inhabitants used these “roads” to carry goods between the villages, by their own means or aided by animals. Passing by a lighthouse, destroyed in the big seismic crisis of 1998 that keeps reminding us of the volcanic nature of these islands and their people, a big part of the trail is made in the biggest and most spectacular “graben” of the archipelago, a big piece of land that collapsed between two tectonic faults. Passing by Lomba Grande, the slope of one of these faults, the trail ends at the central caldera, the biggest and most important volcano of the island, where the Ten Volcanoes Trail starts. The trail passes by areas of the Nature Park of Faial, considered a European Destiny of Excellence (EDEN) by the European Commission and it is the only area in Portugal with this classification.

1. €55.00

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The race is named after the ten volcanic peaks that runners will encounter during the course, take runners through stunning natural landscapes, including dense forests, rugged coastline, and pastures with breathtaking views of the volcanic peaks. The terrain of the course is challenging, with steep ascents and descents, rocky terrain, and technical sections. Runners will need to be prepared and have some experience with trail running. The race offers aid stations along the course, with runners receiving food, water, and medical assistance. The race atmosphere is friendly and supportive; runners will find camaraderie among their fellow participants. The Ten Volcanoes Trail Race is known for its scenic beauty and challenging terrain, and it is a popular event for trail runners looking for a unique and rewarding experience. It offers an opportunity to explore the natural wonders of the Azores while testing your physical and mental limits.

1. €40.00

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2. €45.00

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