Sao Roque Trip Overview
Furnas is one of the most famous and beautiful spots on the island of São Miguel with a history of volcanic activity that has left a legacy of particularly impressive natural hot springs, fumaroles, and thermal water.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Sao Roque, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Sao Roque, Azores, Portugal
Furnas is one of the most famous and beautiful spots on the island of São Miguel with a history of volcanic activity that has left a legacy of particularly impressive natural hot springs, fumaroles, and thermal water.
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Stop At: Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, Sao Miguel 9625-304 Portugal
The oldest, and currently the only, tea plantation in Europe. Tea is cultivated since 1883, keeping, since then, the original traditions of the Orient as well as the ancient qualities that have been in the family for five generations.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Parque Terra Nostra, Largo Marques da Praia e Monfort 2, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675-037 Portugal
At Terra Nostra, you can find typical flora of the Azores, as well as numerous native plants to countries with climates that are completely different from Furnas. This adaptation has been possible, in part, by the shared experience of Terra Nostra’s gardeners, who have been successful in adapting various plants, species, and varieties to the existing conditions of the garden.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel, Azores
Furnas is a parish in the municipality of Povoação and is located on the east side of Ponta Delgada. It’s well known for its thermal waters, pools, and fumaroles. In addition, a magnificent botanical garden,called Terra Nostra where you can also visit.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nossa Senhora da Paz, Rua da Paz, Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel 9680 Portugal
The church of Nossa Senhora da Paz is located in the municipality of Vila Franca do Campo, once the first capital of the island. This
it dates from the 18th century, and it was probably built in the 16th century.
With its great beauty, it is one of the most famous monuments in the region, even for the great landscape that can be seen from here, making the viewpoint of Nossa Senhora da Paz one of the most privileged viewpoints in the village and surroundings.
Duration: 20 minutes
