Zoom: Hitting the trails

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The 2.65-kilometre-long Hac Sá Reservoir Family Trail, which boasts some fab views of the reservoir and plenty of fauna, is a good choice for those looking for something remote while still easily returning to the city.

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A view taken from one of the paths along the 4.29-kilometre-long Coloane North-East Hiking Trail Network. It is categorised into three trails – the Coloane North-east Hiking Trail, the Acacia Woods Walk and the Golf Course Walk, each with varying difficulty levels.

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The Taipa Grande Trail is located in the Taipa Grande Natural Park on the eastern side of Taipa. Situated right across from the Edificio Do Lago social housing area, it is popular with families wanting to get back to nature.

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The Taipa Grande Trail is four kilometres long, with gazebos and rest stops for hikers to enjoy the scenery around them. Parts of the trail are wide enough for joggers and walkers to share the path.

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The Guia Lighthouse sits atop the Guia Hill Fitness Trail, which is 1.2 kilometres long. Near enough to the centre of the city, it’s a convenient stop for some fresh air and a short stroll, with a decent hike up to the famous lighthouse at the end.

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Families can enjoy the views of the sea and incredible rock formations along the 1.2-kilometre-long Hac Sá Long Chao Kok Coastal Trail that ends at the Chuk Wan Hou Yuen villas.

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Starting from Rua de Hac Sá Long Chao Kok, the Hac Sá Long Chao Kok Coastal Trail boasts some spectacular coastal views. Here, a gazebo juts out from the trail, providing a mesmerising seaside vista at sunset.

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