Fenais da Luz Trip Overview
Tour the best that Furnas has to offer. Bath in hot springs, visit beautiful botanical garden Terra Nostra, and explore the ‘Cozidos’ area, eating traditional foods cooked underground for lunch.
Start the tour on the south coast of the island, stopping at several viewpoints along the way. Visit the Furnas calderas to see a big part of the volcanic activity. See the many ways the energy form the volcano is used through the community. After lunch, taste some local liqueurs of the region. On the way back, stop at the beautiful viewpoints of the island. As the final stop, taste some tea at the local Gorreana Tea Factory, before being returned.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Fenais da Luz, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fenais da Luz, Azores, Portugal
Tour the best that Furnas has to offer. Bath in hot springs, visit beautiful botanical garden Terra Nostra, and explore the ‘Cozidos’ area, eating traditional foods cooked underground for lunch.
Start the tour on the south coast of the island, stopping at several viewpoints along the way. Visit the Furnas calderas to see a big part of the volcanic activity. See the many ways the energy form the volcano is used through the community. After lunch, taste some local liqueurs of the region. On the way back, stop at the beautiful viewpoints of the island. As the final stop, taste some tea at the local Gorreana Tea Factory, before being returned.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Miradouro de Santa Iria, Porto Formoso, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal
Viewpoint on the North Coast of the island
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parque Terra Nostra, Largo Marques da Praia e Monfort 2, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675-037 Portugal
Hot thermal pools and breathtaking garden from the 18th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Caldeira das Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
This is where you where you can see the “cozido” (portuguese stew) that was cooked on the ground by the volcanic activity.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nossa Senhora da Paz, Rua da Paz, Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel 9680 Portugal
Small chapel located on top of a hill with a striking view over Vila Franca do Campo
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Capela de Nossa Senhora das Vitorias – Furnas, Lagos das Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel Portugal
Beautiful gothic church from the 19th century
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Caldeira das Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
This is located in the center of Furnas village and this is where you can see the fumaroles and volcanic activity of this area, plus a delicious liqueur tasting.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Pico do Ferro Viewpoint, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Viewpoint over the whole crater of Furnas lagoon.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, Sao Miguel 9625-304 Portugal
One of the only tea plantations in Europe that still produces tea. You will have the opportunity to taste it!
Duration: 30 minutes
