Ponta Delgada Trip Overview
A half day tour to Furnas volcano. Aworld of beauty and mystery awaits you, from the boilers, to the fumaroles or the “natural kitchen” where locals cook a unique stew in a hole in the ground, as well as several pools with water heated naturally with the heat of the volcano, it is impossible to remain indifferent to such diversity.
(optional) Terra Nostra botanic garden and thermal pool can be included at your tour.
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 to 5 hours
* Starts: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Eco Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
A half day tour to Furnas volcano. Aworld of beauty and mystery awaits you, from the boilers, to the fumaroles or the “natural kitchen” where locals cook a unique stew in a hole in the ground, as well as several pools with water heated naturally with the heat of the volcano, it is impossible to remain indifferent to such diversity.
(optional) Terra Nostra botanic garden and thermal pool can be included at your tour.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, Sao Miguel 9625-304 Portugal
Starting at the hotel/accommodation, and following the south coast, we left Ponta Delgada towards the north coast and stop for the first time at Santa Iria viewpoint. Breathtaking scenery!
The Tea factory is our next stop to taste and admire the last natural tea plantation on the planet and the only industrial in Europe.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pico do Ferro Viewpoint, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
A lookout situated on the top of Furnas volcano crater. A panoramic view to inside the volcano. From this point, we can admire the Furnas village with some fumaroles or hot springs launching steam on the air, Furnas lake and all is beauty, and part of Pico da Vara, the highest point on the island.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lagoa das Furnas, Sao Miguel Portugal
Going inside the volcano, a stop for a amazing walk passing by many hot boilers, mineral springs or a liquor taste at the local shop and a visit to the ” Natural Kitchen” where locals cook a unique stew in a hole in the ground using the heat from the volcano, unique!
Duration: 1 hour
