ENCANTADAS TRAIL

To the Gruta and Bacia da Sereia

Location:Encantadas
Difficulty:Light
Duration:30-45 min (round trip)
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ABOUT

The Encantadas Trail is the shortest and most accessible on Ilha do Mel. It's only 650 meters (10-15 min) of walking from Encantadas to Gruta das Encantadas, with a wooden walkway on the last 100 meters. The trail is flat, shaded by the forest, and can be done in flip-flops. Continuing beyond the gruta, in another 15 minutes you reach Bacia da Sereia.

✨ HIGHLIGHTS

  • Shortest and easiest trail on the island
  • Leads to Gruta das Encantadas
  • Wooden walkway on the last 100m
  • Shaded by the forest
  • Continuation to Bacia da Sereia

💡 TIPS

  • Can be done in flip-flops
  • Bring a flashlight to see inside the gruta
  • Only visit at low tide (8am-1pm usually)
  • Combine with Bacia da Sereia (15 min beyond)
  • Children love the walkway

INFORMATION

VillageEncantadas
DifficultyLight
Duration30-45 min (round trip)
Distance650 m (1.3 km round trip)
Best seasonYear-round