Lagoa do Fogo, Volcanic crater lake in São Miguel Island, Portugal.
The blue waters of Lagoa do Fogo stretch across 3 kilometers in length and 2.5 kilometers in width within the Água de Pau Massif stratovolcano.
The formation of this natural reservoir dates back 15,000 years, with the last recorded volcanic activity occurring in 1563 from the Água de Pau Massif.
The Portuguese government established the Reserva da Lagoa do Fogo in 1982, protecting 2,182 hectares of land from construction and development.
Visitors can access the lake through three options: driving to viewpoints, completing an 11-kilometer circuit, or taking a one-hour steep trail descent.
At 575 meters above sea level, this water body contains multiple endemic Macronesian plant species and serves as a habitat for Azorean birds.
Location: Azores
Elevation above the sea: 575 m
GPS coordinates: 37.76333,-25.47139
Latest update: March 21, 2025 08:35
Explore the most notable freshwater areas of Portugal, from natural lakes to artificial reservoirs, located on the mainland and the Azores islands. This collection presents a variety of sites offering swimming, water sports, and birdwatching, from the mountains of the North to the Alentejo regions, including the volcanic formations of the Azores.
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Gorreana
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Our Lady of Peace Chapel
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Fabrica de Chá Porto Formoso
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Central Geotérmica do Pico Vermelho
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Chapelle d'Água de Pau
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Convent of Caloura
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Salto do Cabrito
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Paços do Concelho da Ribeira Grande
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Church of Santa Cruz
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Convent of São Francisco
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Termas das Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
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Convento dos Frades (Convento de São Francisco da Lagoa)
8.3 km
Ponta do Cintrão Lighthouse
9.3 km
Chapel of the Espírito Santo
7.8 km
Ponte dos Oito Arcos
8 km
Arquipélago - Centro de Artes Contemporâneas
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Praia da Vinha da Areia
6.6 km
Arquipélago - Arts Center
8 km
Zona Balnear da Caloura
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Miradouro da Ponta do Cintrão
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Ponta do Cintrão
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Câmara Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo
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Igreja da Misericórdia
7.8 km
Igreja e claustro do Convento de São Francisco da Ribeira Grande
7.9 km
Solar da Mafoma
7.3 km
Teatro Ribeiragrandense
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