Vila Franca Do Campo Trip Overview
See Whales, Dolphins, and Lagoa do Fogo – enjoy local food, magnificent island views, learn about volcanoes, bathe at Caldeira Velha hotsprings or Salto do Cabrito cold waterfall – a Full Day!
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Vila Franca Do Campo, Açores, Portugal
See Whales, Dolphins, and Lagoa do Fogo – enjoy local food, magnificent island views, learn about volcanoes, bathe at Caldeira Velha hotsprings or Salto do Cabrito cold waterfall – a Full Day!
The day starts with a short briefing on Cetaceans (Whales and Dolphins), local species, behavioral patterns, and onboard safety. Everyone will then follow the Guide and Skipper to their designated boat for an approximately 3-hour Marine Wildlife tour.
Then it is time to return to the Marina for a local food lunch at a seafront village restaurant – at walking distance from our Base.
At 13:15 meet us back at the Marina, for a van tour up Monte Escuro to the protected Natural Reserve and Volcano of Lagoa do Fogo, stopping for photos and São Miguel’s best views over the island and turquoise lake.
Head down the mountain northbound, passing by Caldeira Velha’s environmental centre for information on the volcanic origin of the islands, biodiversity, geodiversity, and geothermal resources.
Optionally take a thermal bath in Caldeira Velha’s hot springs, or further ahead on the refreshing cold waterfall of Salto do Cabrito, surrounded by untouched beautiful lush green flora.
With any time left, further down the mountain you can visit Ribeira Grande’s historical centre and 16th century fountain of Largo de São Pedro, ending at northern Santa Barbara Beach.
Stop At:
• Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, Parque Industrial de Vila Franca 500m Offshore, Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel 9680-114 Portugal
• Lagoa do Fogo, Miradouro da Serra Barrosa Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel Portugal
• Bela Vista Viewpoint, Er 5 2, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal
• Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal
• Salto do Cabrito, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal
• Ribeira Grande, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores
Sample Menu
• Selected Local Starter
• Selected Local Main Dish – complimentary drinks included.
• Selected Local Dessert
