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This tour will take you to the middle section of the island, specifically the volcano of Fogo and its beautiful lake with white sandy beaches and crystal clear water.
Driving through the South coast on the way to the city of Lagoa, you will see 3 black sandy beaches, São Roque, Melicias and Populo, about 4 km from Ponta Delgada.
In the city of Lagoa you will visit the Vieira Ceramic Company, a old company still going strong since 1862, where you will enjoy seeing a different kinds of pottery and tiles still being produced the original way.
Note: Vieira Ceramic is not open during weekends.
Now is time to drive over the mountain of the volcano of Fogo, South side, enjoying spectacular landscaping views over the West, volcano of Sete Cidades, as well as South, Central and North sides of the Island.
At the top of the volcano, Pico da Barrosa, standing at 947 meters high, you will be mesmorized with the view over the big volcanic caldeira of Fogo and it’s magnificent lake with the same name.
Close to the town of Ribeira Grande, Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara is one of the longest beaches in the region, measuring around one kilometer. Equipped with excellent support infrastructure, this beach is an excellent leisure area, where it is also possible to practice various sports, such as surfing and bodyboarding.
After this wonderful stop we will take you downtown Ribeira Grande which became a city on June 29th 1981 a very picturesque city with an original garden build around the water stream.
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Our Tours are not available to cruise ship passengers. if you a cruise passenger, please visit our Shore Excursions.
