Sete Cidades Massif, Volcanic crater lakes in São Miguel, Portugal
Two connected lakes, Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul, fill the caldera of Sete Cidades Massif, forming distinct bodies of water at 856 meters elevation.
The massif experienced three major collapse episodes associated with explosive eruptions, occurring approximately 35,700, 28,750, and 15,740 years ago.
Local folklore tells of a princess and shepherd whose forbidden love created the lakes, with their tears forming one green lake and one blue lake.
Visitors access the site from Ponta Delgada, following marked trails around the crater rim for views of both lakes and the surrounding volcanic landscape.
The lakes exhibit different colors due to their varying depths and water composition, connected by a narrow strait that maintains their distinct characteristics.
Location: Azores
Elevation above the sea: 856 m
GPS coordinates: 37.85704,-25.78624
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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