One of 7 places in Nature Reserves
A crater lake high in the centre of São Miguel, inside the caldera of the Fogo volcano and surrounded by native Azorean vegetation. Protected since 1974, it has no buildings on its shores and a single certified trail down to the water.
A volcanic crater two kilometres wide and 400 metres deep at the top of Faial island, sheltering much of the endemic flora of the Azores. The rim can be walked freely; the descent inside is only with an accredited guide.
One of 7 places in Nature Reserves
