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Caldeira das Sete Cidades, Sete Cidades

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Geologic Formation · Nature / Park
Caldeira das Sete Cidades, an important source of fresh water for the islands, provides a subtropical oasis of green hills, dense forests, and foggy bluffs. Formed by a prehistoric volcanic eruption followed by another in 1445, the area is actually a large volcanic crater. The resulting land offers an array of flora and fauna. Take one of the trails that will lead you up to the top of the crater, where you'll observe numerous lakes, the ocean, and the quaint town within. See Caldeira das Sete Cidades and all Sete Cidades has to offer by arranging your trip with our Sete Cidades trip planner.
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Tours to Caldeira das Sete Cidades

FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch
4.9
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $73 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Outdoor Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $58 BOOK WITH VIATOR Shore Excursion: Sete Cidades, Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo from Ponta Delgada
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $76 BOOK WITH VIATOR Explore with our guides the West side & Sete Cidades on a surprising 4x4Tour
4.9
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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FROM $47 BOOK WITH VIATOR Azores: São Miguel island - Guided tour to Sete Cidades, half day
4.1
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $122 BOOK WITH VIATOR FD Sete Cidades Buggy Tour (Shared buggy) with lunch from Ponta Delgada
4.8
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $84 BOOK WITH VIATOR Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $42 BOOK WITH VIATOR Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour
5.0
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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FROM $120 BOOK WITH VIATOR Half Day Private Tour, São Miguel, Azores. Price per car
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $72 BOOK WITH VIATOR São Miguel,Azores - explore Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo
5.0
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
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FROM $62 BOOK WITH VIATOR Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)
5.0
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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FROM $62 BOOK WITH VIATOR Side by Side Tour - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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Caldeira das Sete Cidades reviews

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  • By emarienyc
    This 11 km hike takes you most of the way around the blue lakes with the famous views of the blue and green lakes. We left our car in Sete Cidades and took a taxi to the start at Mata do Canario...  more »
  • By uaineturas
    This beautiful view can be seen at Miradouro Vista do Rei where you can see the two lagoons green and blue! Has a beautiful folk story behind it... you can see when is sunny the difference in color...  more »
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  • By Peter Bodefjord
    An absolutely stunning place. We participated in a trail run around the crater with a hefty ascent through the jungle up to the rim but the views once you're there is breathtaking (mind you, so was the climb but in another way). Absolutely gorgeous to run along the rim and have the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the crater lake the other. Priceless...
  • By Jay Roy Video
    Amazing views above the clouds. Just have to know how to avoid the crowds.
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