Furnas Trip Overview
Furnas / East Island, “Gastronomy, Hot springs, Boilers & Fumaroles” towards one of the most emblematic volcanic areas of São Miguel, considered the capital of Azorean tourism.
Explore the volcanological activities of one of the most active volcanoes in the Azores, as well as all its eruptive history over 100,000 years old;
See for yourself why Furnas Valley is considered by experts to be the largest hydropolis in the world for its diversity of mineral and thermal waters from its springs;
See were locals cook a truly 100% azorean dish, on a volcanic soil for 6 hours; Visit one of only two tea plantations / factories in Europe.., it is impossible to remain indifferent to such diversity.
Optionally, Terra Nostra botanic garden and thermal pool can be included at your shore excursion tour in a group size of 8 persons (entrance not included). Make sure you leave on comments that you desire to include this extra stop.
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 to 5 hours
* Starts: Furnas, Portugal
* Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Furnas, Azores, Portugal
Furnas / East Island, “Gastronomy, Hot springs, Boilers & Fumaroles” towards one of the most emblematic volcanic areas of São Miguel, considered the capital of Azorean tourism.
Explore the volcanological activities of one of the most active volcanoes in the Azores, as well as all its eruptive history over 100,000 years old;
See for yourself why Furnas Valley is considered by experts to be the largest hydropolis in the world for its diversity of mineral and thermal waters from its springs;
See were locals cook a truly 100% azorean dish, on a volcanic soil for 6 hours; Visit one of only two tea plantations / factories in Europe.., it is impossible to remain indifferent to such diversity.
Optionally, Terra Nostra botanic garden and thermal pool can be included at your shore excursion tour in a group size of 8 persons (entrance not included). Make sure you leave on comments that you desire to include this extra stop.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, Sao Miguel 9625-304 Portugal
Visit the last natural tea plantation on planet, taste our green or black tea.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pico do Ferro Viewpoint, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Admire for the firts time the inerior of Furnas volcano and lake
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lagoa das Furnas, Sao Miguel Portugal
Walk trough boilers and hot springs, taste traditional liquors and mineral waters, feel the power of a volcano
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Caldeira das Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
See and learn how locals cook using the heat of the volcano in holes on the ground.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Parque Terra Nostra, Largo Marques da Praia e Monfort 2, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675-037 Portugal
In option, stop, walk and relax in a natural hot pool. Thermal water, naturally heated by the volcano
Duration: 30 minutes
