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Lagoa Funda
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Lagoa Funda
9970-265, Lajes das Flores
This is one of the many lagoons on the island of Flores. It belongs to the group of Seven Lagoons that were formed in seven volcanic craters caused by the eruptions that gave rise to the island. The remaining lagoons in this group are Lagoa Branca, Lagoa Comprida, Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa da Lomba, Lagoa Negra and Lagoa Seca. It is surrounded by mountains and Laurissilva forests, which give it a unique environment.
Lagoa Comprida
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Lagoa Comprida
9960-030, Lajes das Flores
This is one of the seven lagoons on the island of Flores that were formed in seven volcanic craters caused by the eruptions that gave rise to the island. It has an average altitude of 600 meters and is close to Lagoa Branca, Lagoa Seca and Lagoa Funda.
Poço da Alagoinha / Lagoa das Patas
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Poço da Alagoinha
9960-030, Lajes das Flores
A place of extreme natural beauty, an almost virgin place where peace prevails. It is also known as Lagoa das Patas because, during the migration of wild ducks, they remain in this lagoon for days.
Queda de Água do Poço da Alagoinha / Lagoa das Patas
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Poço da Alagoinha
9960-030, Lajes das Flores
A place of extreme natural beauty, an almost virgin place where silence prevails. It's worth a visit. The lagoon formed by the waterfalls is known as Poço da Alagoinha or Lagoa das Patas because, during the migration of wild ducks, they remain in this lagoon for days.
Poça do Bacalhau
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Ponta da Fajã
9960-030, Lajes das Flores
Small natural pool, surrounded by an extraordinary setting of great beauty. A calm and relaxing place, perfect for bathing in full contact with nature.
Cascata da Ribeira Grande
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Ribeira Grande
9960-110, Lajes das Flores
Large waterfall, falling dozens of meters high, among beautiful green hills. It is not just one waterfall, but a group of around twenty, some of which fall into the sea and others give rise to a lagoon.
Rocha dos Bordões
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9960-630, Lajes das Flores
Rocha dos Bordões is a curious geological phenomenon that presents impressive vertical striations on the basalt wall. Through the rock, several watercourses pass that end in a waterfall. Very close by, we find the so-called Águas Quentes, small boilers boiling with sulfurous water.
Ilhéu de Monchique
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Ilhéu de Monchique
9960-060, Lajes das Flores
The island of Flores has many islets but none more famous than this one, maybe because it was the westernmost point of Europe. This is a huge oceanic basalt rock, who formerly worked as a point of reference for setting the routes and check the navigation instruments.
Zona de Protecção Especial da Costa Sul e Sudoeste
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Rua da Autonomia
9960-439, Lajes das Flores
Area of great natural beauty, a small green paradise. Its fauna and flora deserve a watchful eye, as well as the numerous islets and tips that surround it.
Reserva Florestal Natural Parcial das Caldeiras Funda e Rasa
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Lagoa Rasa
9970-265, Lajes das Flores
This is part of the natural forest reserve deep Caldera with a depth of 22 meters, and the Shallow Boiler, with a depth of 16 meters. A green area and dotted by colorful flowers, to confer a unique beauty to the place.