Ponta Delgada Trip Overview
Go where the traditional tourist circuits will not, allowing a different view of these two volcanic complex classified as protected landscape.
At the center of the island 947m above the sea level rises Pico da Barrosa, where throughout the route we can observe the diversity of the local fauna and flora. An enormous crater hides the glamorous Lagoa do Fogo at the top of the Fogo Volcano at 575m above sea level. The beauty of the scenery sharpens ours senses with the luxurious vegetation – some endemic.
Toward to the west side of the island with stops at dazzling locations that raise the spirit gathering happiness, go to the inside of the caldera of Sete Cidades Volcano, uncovering secrets and legends that Sete Cidades encloses.
Spectacular landscapes that reveals the magnificence of what nature presents us, on a journey that will last in your memory.
Additional Info
* Duration: 7 hours
* Starts: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal
Go where the traditional tourist circuits will not, allowing a different view of these two volcanic complex classified as protected landscape.
At the center of the island 947m above the sea level rises Pico da Barrosa, where throughout the route we can observe the diversity of the local fauna and flora. An enormous crater hides the glamorous Lagoa do Fogo at the top of the Fogo Volcano at 575m above sea level. The beauty of the scenery sharpens ours senses with the luxurious vegetation – some endemic.
Toward to the west side of the island with stops at dazzling locations that raise the spirit gathering happiness, go to the inside of the caldera of Sete Cidades Volcano, uncovering secrets and legends that Sete Cidades encloses.
Spectacular landscapes that reveals the magnificence of what nature presents us, on a journey that will last in your memory.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Caldeira das Sete Cidades, From Ponta Delaga 10 km, Sao Miguel 9240-113 Portugal
In a 4WD wehicle with a Certified Nature Guide to visit viewpoints: Carvão, Vista do Rei, Cumeeiras, Cerrado das Freiras, Lagoa de São Tiago
You can do a small walk near the shore of Lagoa Verde & Lagoa Azul inside of the Caldeira of Sete Cidades Volcano.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Lagoa do Fogo, Miradouro da Serra Barrosa Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel Portugal
In the center of the island we have Fogo Volcano that rises up to 947m above sea level with manisfestations of secondary volcanism and with a collapse caldeira with 2,8km in average of diameter
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal
Natural Monument with secondary volcanism where you can enjoy a thermal bath in iron water at a temperature in between 36º & 39ºC (avoid white bathing suits)
Duration: 45 minutes
