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CavesFurna do EnxofreThe Furna do Enxofre, situated in the south-eastern part of the Caldeira da Ilha Graciosa, is an impressive lava cave, whose main feature is its perfect dome-shaped roof. The inside of the cave is reached via a tower roughly 37 metres high and (...)
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CavesMonumento Natural Regional da Gruta das TorresThe Gruta das Torres, located on the island of Pico at an altitude of 285 metres, is the largest lava tunnel known to exist in the Azores, with a total length of roughly 5150 metres and a maximum height of 15 metres.It consists of a large main (...)
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Protected AreasNaturtejo GeoparkLocated between the Tagus valley and the mountains in the centre of the country, Geopark Naturtejo was in 2006 the first in Portugal to be integrated by UNESCO in its global network of geoparks, an international seal of approval which promotes the (...)
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Protected AreasParque de Natureza de NoudarLocated in Barrancos, next to the border with Spain, Noudar Nature Park maintains a preserved environment in which agricultural and forestry activities are conserved in profound respect for the natural ecosystems. With a landscape dominated by (...)
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Protected AreasGeopark Terras de CavaleirosThe Geopark Global Terras de Cavaleiros (GGTC) encompasses the entire area of the municipality of Macedo de Cavaleiros, covering an area of around 700 km2 in the very heart of the Nordeste Transmontano region.Most of this territory is included in (...)
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CavesMonumento Natural Regional do Algar do CarvãoAlgar do Carvão is situated in the central area of Terceira island, at an altitude of roughly 550 metres.Previously forming part of a Natural Geological Reserve, the area of Algar do Carvão (roughly 40.5 hectares) was recently reclassified as a (...)
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CavesGruta do NatalThe Gruta do Natal on Terceira island is considered ideal for enjoying a first contact with the different lava features that are to be found in the Azores, making it possible to enjoy the beauty and novelty that this type of natural phenomenon can (...)
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CavesFurna DáguaThe Gruta Dágua, on Terceira island, is a cave of volcanic origin. Inside, there are abundant springs of water and it is possible to admire a whole range of lava stalactites.
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Protected AreasPaisagem Protegida Regional do Litoral de Vila do Conde e ROMThe Vila do Conde Coastal Regional Protected Landscape and Mindelo Ornithological Reserve – which adopted the brand Naturconde and is inserted in the National Network of Protected Areas – boasts a very rich biodiversity. 145 species of birds, (...)
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Protected AreasGeoparque OesteCovering a total area of 1154 km2, the Geoparque do Oeste (Western Geopark) is home to several sites and landscapes of international geological importance spread over six municipalities: Bombarral, Cadaval, Caldas da Rainha, Lourinhã, Peniche, and (...)
