Lagoa do Fogo - Ilha de S. Miguel
Lagoa do Fogo - Ilha de S. Miguel, Nature reserve with crater lake in São Miguel Island, Portugal.
The Lagoa do Fogo reserve spans 2,182 hectares, featuring a crater lake surrounded by steep cliffs rising to 949 meters above sea level.
The caldera formation occurred through volcanic activity 15,000 years ago, with the last recorded eruption taking place in 1563.
Local residents maintain traditional practices of environmental conservation, following regulations that prohibit construction around the lake's perimeter.
The reserve provides year-round access with marked hiking trails leading to observation points offering views of the three-kilometer-long volcanic lake.
Two permanent water streams feed this elevated lake, which sits at 575 meters altitude and reaches depths of 30 meters.
Inception: 1995
Website: https://natura2000.eea.europa.eu/Natura2000/SDF.aspx?site=PTMIG0019
Operator: DRA
Address: Unnamed Road, 9600, Portugal 9600 9600
Opening Hours: 24/7
Website: https://natura2000.eea.europa.eu/Natura2000/SDF.aspx?site=PTMIG0019
GPS coordinates: 37.76670,-25.46670
Latest update: March 9, 2025 15:13
Located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores have botanical gardens, crater lakes, natural thermal pools, caves, and Atlantic Ocean viewpoints. The archipelago offers landscapes shaped by volcanic activity, with hot springs, waterfalls, tea plantations, and UNESCO-listed vineyards. Beyond these natural features, the archipelago also provides interesting historical buildings to visit.
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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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Termas das Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
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Chapel of the Espírito Santo
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Ponte dos Oito Arcos
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Praia da Vinha da Areia
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Arquipélago - Arts Center
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Miradouro da Ponta do Cintrão
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Solar da Mafoma
7.3 km
Fontanário do Largo de São Pedro
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Teatro Ribeiragrandense
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