Lagoa do Fogo - Wikipedia
WEBLagoa do Fogo (Lake of Fire) is a crater lake within the Água de Pau Massif stratovolcano in the center of the island of São Miguel in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The highest lake located on the island of São Miguel, the region is protected by governmental regulation that does not permit any constructions around the lake.
A Complete Guide to Lagoa do Fogo - TripTins
WEBOct 25, 2023 · Lagoa do Fogo, located on the island of Sao Miguel of the Azores, is one of my top travel experiences to date. From the multiple vast viewpoints from up top, to the hiking opportunities down below, Lagoa do Fogo offers so much to its visitors.
Lagoa do Fogo - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBLagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake) is a volcano caldera. When the last eruption occurred in 1563, the inhabitants thought it was a fire lake, hence the name. The views from the crater rim of Lagoa do Fogo are magnificent. You can even see Ponta Delgada.
A Complete Guide to Lagoa do Fogo on São Miguel Island
WEBJul 15, 2019 · At 3 km long and around 2.5 km wide, ‘Lagoa de Fogo’ is one of the largest bodies of water in all of the nine islands in the Azores archipelago. The lake is located in the center of the island of São Miguel, where it rests in the central caldera of the Água de Pau Massif. This is the youngest volcano on the island and formed around 15,000 ...
How to visit Lagoa do Fogo in the Azores! - wareontheglobe
WEBNov 10, 2017 · Like Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, or in English, Fire Lake, is a crater lake in the middle of another of São Miguel’s dormant volcanos. Lagoa do Fogo is located in the middle of the island high on a mountain – its the highest of São Miguel’s three crater lakes. Go to Lagoa do Fogo for stunning views and hiking if you are into that!
Lagoa Do Fogo – Ponta Delgada, Portugal - Atlas Obscura
WEBOct 22, 2018 · Hidden in the center of São Miguel island, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores, rests a shimmering blue crater lake known simply as Lagoa de Fogo or “Lake of Fire.”. At 3 km long and ...
Lagoa do Fogo – Viewpoints and Hikes at Fogo Lake in Sao …
WEBWhen Is the Best Time. Fogo Lake is located in the centre of Sao Miguel, half an hour's drive east of Ponta Delgada. This crater lake is one of the Must-Visit-Sights with its emerald colour and part of an active volcano not extinct as usually mentioned. The magma chamber is located a few kilometres below Lagoa do Fogo.
Lagoa do Fogo: One of the Most Picturesque Lakes in The Azores
WEBLiterally translated as the ‘Lake of Fire’, Lagoa do Fogo is the second biggest lake in São Miguel being 3km long (2 miles) and 2.5km wide (1.5 miles). It is also the highest on the island with 949m of altitude (3.113 feet) for the highest point of the caldera and 575m high (1.886 feet) for the lake.
Visit Beautiful Lagoa do Fogo - Avrex Travel
WEBJan 19, 2023 · Lagoa do Fogo sits in the caldera of the Fogo Volcano. The caldera, shaped like an irregular bowl, is about 400 metres deep and 2.8 kilometres across. Its slopes are steep and rough, covered with natural woodlands and abundant, diverse endemic plants. The lake itself is 30 metres deep.
Lagoa do Fogo - Parques Naturais dos Açores
WEBThe Lagoa do Fogo Nature Reserve occupies a central position on São Miguel Island, has an area of 506.82 hectares and corresponds to the collapse caldera of Fogo volcano, also known as the Serra da Água de Pau Volcanic Massif.
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