Caldeira Velha, Natural monument and thermal springs in São Miguel Island, Portugal.
The geological formation contains four thermal pools surrounded by green vegetation, with water temperatures ranging from warm to extremely hot.
The site gained official protection status in 2004 when Portuguese authorities designated it as a natural monument to preserve its geological features.
The Environmental Interpretation Centre presents exhibitions about the volcanic origins of the Azores and explains the formation processes of Fogo Volcano.
Located between Ribeira Grande and Lagoa do Fogo, the site maintains regular hours from 9:00 to 17:00 daily and provides changing rooms for visitors.
The mineral-rich waters flow directly from the volcanic depths, maintaining constant temperatures throughout the year regardless of external weather conditions.
Location: Azores
Inception: 2004
Address: Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo, 9600-590 Ribeira Grande, Portugal 9600-590 Ribeira Grande 9600-590 Ribeira Grande
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 09:00-17:00
Phone: +351296704669
GPS coordinates: 37.78214,-25.50057
Latest update: May 14, 2025 05:07
Portugal contains places such as the stone houses of Monsanto, Almourol Castle on the Tagus River, and Peneda-Gerês National Park. This selection includes medieval villages, coastal trails, historic bookstores, monasteries and natural areas. From the Azores to the Algarve, visitors find volcanic craters, fortresses, thermal springs and geological formations.
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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Praia dos Moinhos
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Salto do Cabrito
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Praia Baixa D' Areia
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Solar da Mafoma
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Fontanário do Largo de São Pedro
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Teatro Ribeiragrandense
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