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Natural Resources in Praia da Vitória

Gruta do Natal

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9760, Praia da Vitória

Praia da Vitória

Large geological formation with branches in different tunnels, formed by lava that flowed in different directions. It is located within the Serra de Santa Bárbara and Mistérios Negros Natural Forest Reserve, largely beneath Lagoa do Negro.

Costa das Quatro Ribeiras

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Passal de Santa Beatriz
9760-351, Praia Da Vitória

Praia da Vitória

Natural reserve consisting of an interesting coastal area, coastal lava fields, river valleys, bays with rocky bottoms and semi-submerged caves. It is spread over around 274 hectares, highlighting its wealth of fauna and flora.

Lagoa do Negro

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9760, Praia Da Vitória

Praia da Vitória

Small lagoon surrounded by a calm and pleasant setting, ideal for strolling and picnics. Its shallow waters result from the accumulation of rainwater and runoff from the slopes of Picos Gordos and the surrounding fields.

Paul da Praia da Vitória

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Rua Comendador Francisco José B. Barcelos
9760-587, Praia Da Vitória

Praia da Vitória

Wetland located in the quota too low and near the urban center of the city. It is a coastal lagoon associated with the existence of a graben and dune system. The proximity of Praia da Vitória makes this paul very rare in the region of Macaronesia.

Pico Alto

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Biscoitos
9760, Praia Da Vitória

Praia da Vitória

It is the highest point of the massif of High Peak, about 800 metres of altitude. Offers magnificent panoramic views over the lush slopes of the interior of the island and the Large Branch. Highlighted ponds of Pico do Boi, place of great natural beauty.

Gruta dos Balcões

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Biscoitos
9760, Praia Da Vitória

Praia da Vitória

It is the largest cave in the Azores, about 4.6 kilometers long. Has volcanic origin, having emerged from a lava tube.

Serra do Cume

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Praia da Vitória
9760, Praia Da Vitória

Praia da Vitória

Serra with 545 meters above sea level, from where it is possible to obtain beautiful panoramic views over Praia da Vitória, the plain of the slabs and the entire surrounding area.

Pico Alto

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Pico Alto
9760, Agualva

Praia da Vitória

A mountainous area with several species of plants and animals, as well as some traditional agricultural forms of the Azores islands.

Lagoa do Junco

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Lagoa do Junco
9760, Santa Cruz

Praia da Vitória

Lagoon located on the eastern part of the island.