The Top 20 Natural Monuments around São João
São João’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments around São João. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around São João. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 27, 2025
Pico Mountain Summit
Highlight • Summit
Great view!
Good condition necessary for the ascent.
Descent extremely impassable.
Good condition necessary for the ascent.
Descent extremely impassable.
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Furna de Frei Matias
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The Furna de Frei Matias is an approximately 100 m long, freely accessible cave below the Pico. It was created when Lava ran down the slope and left a tunnel. …
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Mountain House (Pico Mountain House)
Highlight • Rest Area
Mandatory stop before starting the climb to the top of Pico Mountain. Its function is to register and control those who decide to venture towards the peak. A prior authorization …
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Captain's Lagoon
Highlight • Lake
Fascinating lagoon on Pico Island, reached by bus via ER 3-2, with parking nearby, or on foot via PR 13. At 826 meters above sea level, it offers views of …
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Lava Trail Along the Cliffs – Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha (Zona Norte)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Trail over lava rocks directly on the cliffs ... Sure-footedness is necessary!
Always pay attention to the yellow / red markings!
Always pay attention to the yellow / red markings!
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FurnasMaiaLomba De São PedroAchadaNossa Senhora Dos RemédiosPovoaçãoSalgaAchadinhaRibeira SecaPonta GarçaRibeira Das TaínhasSão BrásSantanaAlgarviaLomba Da MaiaFenais Da AjudaRibeira QuenteVila Franca Do Campo (São Miguel)Vila Franca Do Campo (São Pedro)CapelasCandeláriaSanta BárbaraFeteirasSete CidadesRemédiosSanto AntónioPorto FormosoAjuda Da BretanhaRelvaGinetesPilar Da BretanhaMosteirosRibeirinhaRibeira Grande (Matriz)São Vicente FerreiraCovoadaArrifesSanta BárbaraLagoa (Santa Cruz)Água De AltoSanto António De NordestinhoPorto JudeuFenais Da LuzRibeira SecaRibeira Grande (Conceição)Rabo De PeixeÁrea de Paisagem Protegida das Sete CidadesLomba Da FazendaFlamengosPonta Delgada (São Sebastião)Fajã De CimaPosto SantoQuatro RibeirasBiscoitosMadalenaSão Pedro De NordestinhoÁgua De PauRibeira ChãLagoa (Nossa Senhora Do Rosário)CaboucoVila De São SebastiãoAgualvaPico Da PedraAltaresTerra ChãCinco RibeirasSão Bartolomeu De RegatosNordesteRosto Do Cão (Livramento)Criação VelhaSanta LuziaBandeirasCandeláriaPraia Da Vitória (Santa Cruz)FeteiraRibeirinhaSão Mateus Da CalhetaSão BentoAngra (Nossa Senhora Da Conceição)Praia Do AlmoxarifePedro MiguelCalhetasssFontinhasRosto Do Cão (São Roque)Faial Da TerraVila NovaSão Roque Do PicoCastelo BrancoCedrosPraia Do NorteCapeloSanto AntónioAngra (São Pedro)RibeirasÁgua RetortaSanta BárbaraPonta Delgada (São José)Horta (Matriz)Horta (Conceição)Horta (Angústias)SalãoFeteiraSão BrásFajã De BaixoAngra (Sé)Angra (Santa Luzia)Ponta Delgada (São Pedro)Santo AmaroLajes Do PicoSão CaetanoFonte Do BastardoRibeirinhaSão MateusLajesPrainhaNorte Grande (Neves)Urzelina (São Mateus)Manadas (Santa Bárbara)Calheta De NesquimRibeirinhaSanto AmaroNorte PequenoCalhetaRaminhoDoze RibeirasSerretaSanta ClaraPorto MartinsVelas (São Jorge)PiedadeCabo Da PraiaRibeira SecaAlmagreiraSanta BárbaraSanto EspíritoSão PedroVila Do PortoRosaisLakea das FurnasReserva Natural da Lakea do Fogo
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