Description
“Caldeira” is a collapse caldera emplaced on the top of the smallest polygenetic volcano of Azores, which occupies the SE sector of Graciosa island. Inside the depression is located “Furna do Enxofre”, a 40 m high domeshaped volcanic cave, unique worldwide, enclosing a mud-poll fumarole and a lake.
Geosite
Country
Portugal
Geopark
Location(s)
Graciosa Island (central group)
Details
Timetable & Prices
Prices
from 2,50 €
Timetable
1 Nov – 31 Mar
Tue – Sat | holidays > 10:00am – 1:00pm | 1:30pm – 5:00pm
*Closed > Sun | Mon | 1 Jan | Mardi Gras | Easter Sunday | 25 Dec
1 Apr – 30 Sep
Every day > 10:00am – 1:00pm | 2:00pm – 6:00pm
*Closed > Easter Sunday
Guided tours: by appointment with a minimum of 48 hours in advance
Tour duration: 40 to 60 minutes
Number of people per tour: 4 – 30
