Serra de Santa Bárbara
The largest volcano in the Terceira iland, at an altitude of 1021 metres. Its caldera has a diametre of 2 km and an approximate depth of 150 metres.
Contacts
Santa Bárbara
9700-471,Angra do Heroísmo
- Mountains
- car access
Characteristics
Natural Resources near Serra de Santa Bárbara
Algar do Carvão
A dormant volcano, located in the Caldera Guilherme Moniz. One can go down to a depth of 100 metres to get to a lagoon with crystal clear waters. Way down belo…
Furnas do Enxofre
Place where several volcanic phenomena take place, as the fumaroles, which send hot gases and water vapors resulting from the infiltration of rain. They are cl…
Gruta das Agulhas
This characteristic lava tube is one of the main attractions of Porto Judeu, due to its curious characteristics and location. This cave was formed due to the e…
Lagoa das Patas
Small lagoon located near a stream in the Serra de Santa Bárbara. It is at a very high altitude, which justifies the frequent fog, the calm and the silence. Th…
Lagoa do Ginjal
A small lagoon of serene waters, located on the Achada plain, the okdest volcanic crater on the Terceira island.
