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
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