Lake
Sete Cidades Twin Lakes
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Twin crater lakes, one blue and one green, in a volcanic caldera on Sao Miguel.
Lake · Portugal · Azores
Lagoa do Fogo
A remote crater lake in the centre of Sao Miguel, ringed by steep green walls.
Free to enter about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Lagoa do Fogo matters
Lagoa do Fogo, the Lake of Fire, is a crater lake in the middle of Sao Miguel, tucked into a nature reserve. The views from the rim are best on a clear morning. Access can be limited at busy times.
Talking points
- It sits in a nature reserve.
- Views depend on the clouds.
- Access may be limited.
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