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Natural Resources in Lajes do Pico

Lagoa Negra

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Calheta de Nesquim
9930, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

Small lagoon located inside the Serra de Santa Bárbara caldera, at 1021 meters above sea level, in an area of high rainfall. It is also within the area covered by the Site of Community Importance of Serra de Santa Bárbara and Pico Alto, where most types of natural ecosystems in the Azores are represented.

Piscina Natural de Santa Cruz

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Ribeiras
9930, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

The Santa Cruz Natural Swimming Pool is a saltwater pool, measuring 25 by 12 meters, located right in front of the sea. It has changing rooms and a support bar.

Cabeço do Caveiro

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Lajes do Pico
9930-170, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

Elevation located at approximately 972 meters above sea level, close to large pyroclastic formations. Nearby, you can find Lagoa do Ilhéu, the Chã do Pelado elevation and Lagoa da Rosada.

Lagoa Rosada

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Ribeiras
9930, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

Lagoon of great natural beauty, located in a crater resulting from a slag cone explosion. Surrounded by a verdant blanket, due to the humidity of the area, it presents a calm and relaxing environment.

Lagoa do Paúl

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Lajes do Pico
9930-173, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

Small lagoon located at approximately 800 meters above sea level, integrated into the area covered by the Caveiro Partial Natural Forest Reserve. Together with the Caiado, Rosado and Ilhéu lakes, it forms an interesting set of natural monuments.

Lagoa das Lajes

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Lajes do Pico
9930, Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico