Aldeia da Cuada
A stone village restored as a rural guesthouse community after its residents emigrated. Stone lanes lined with hydrangea hedges give it a strong countryside feel.
Aldeia da Cuada was nearly abandoned after many residents emigrated to the Americas. It was then restored as a rural tourism village, and more than a dozen traditional basalt stone houses were converted into guesthouses. Stone paths are lined with hydrangea hedges and pastures. Non-guests may stroll the village lanes and look around, but please respect guests' privacy. The village is about a 15-minute walk from Fajã Grande and can be visited together with the Cod Pool Waterfall (Poço do Bacalhau).
Opening hours
Open all day; please keep quiet in the guesthouse area
Nearby sights
- Fajãzinha
- Fajã Grande
- Ribeira Grande Waterfall
- Poço do Bacalhau
- Poço da Alagoinha
- West Coast Viewpoints (Craveiro Lopes & Portal)
- Lagoa Negra & Lagoa Comprida
- Rocha dos Bordões