Área Ecológica Especial da Lagoa da Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo
This magnificent lagoon, of great natural beauty, presents very hot water, being popular with swimmers and sunbathers. It is thanks to this pond the fajã was classified as site of international importance under the RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands of international importance as Waterfowl Habitat. To get to this area, access is pedestrian only.
Contacts
Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo
9850-205,Calheta
- Protected areas
- car access
Characteristics
Natural Resources near Área Ecológica Especial da Lagoa da Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo
Pico de São João
This is the peak, with an altitude of approximately 800 m, which rises the Ribeira de São João.
Poças Vicente Dias
Natural pools of clear waters, located next to the parque de campismo da Calheta, just 30 metres from the sea. Offers fantastic panoramic views over the island…
Reserva Natural Parcial do Ilhéu do Topo
This islet plan with about twenty hectares of extension was classified as Partial Natural Reserve in 1984. The whole island and the adjacent coast were classif…
Zona de Protecção Especial do Ilhéu do Topo e Costa Adjacente
This area is protected due to the diversity and richness of its marine avifauna. Here the common tern nests, garajau – rosado, angelito and the frulho.
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