Relax in a rock-lined mineral bath, or check out the geysers and bubbling mud at Furnas, a volcanic village best known for its thermal pools and other geological attractions. Located on the island of Sao Miguel in the Portuguese Azores, the town features a large lake in the center, surrounded by the crater's steep sides. For a nominal fee you can soak in the warm pools and use the modern amenities, including lockers, bathrooms, and changing rooms. Wander the Terra Nostra botanical gardens to see some plants native to the island. Be sure to try the local specialty, "cozido das furnas"--traditional food cooked for over six hours in the scalding heat of the steam vents, and rumored to be delicious. Take a look at our Furnas trip planner to schedule your visit to Furnas and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
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This place has many wooden walkways that you can go on and watch the steam come out of all come out of the ground. We were lucky to be there when one of the local restaurants brought a large stew pot.... more
This place has many wooden walkways that you can go on and watch the steam come out of all come out of the ground. We were lucky to be there when one of the local restaurants brought a large stew pot.... more »
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Lovely small town, tourist packed as they flood to the thermal pools and the botanical gardens. Yet the town isn’t touristy in the sense of full of knickknack shops (at least we found scarcely any...
Lovely small town, tourist packed as they flood to the thermal pools and the botanical gardens. Yet the town isn’t touristy in the sense of full of knickknack shops (at least we found scarcely any... more »
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