Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades
This is one of the lagoons of Sete Cidades. Surrounded by a paradisiacal landscape, it invites you for a stroll or a picnic on its tranquil shores. The famous legend attributes the different color of the lagoon's waters to the tears shed by a blue-eyed princess and a green-eyed shepherd, upon seeing their love thwarted. It has been classified as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal.
Contacts
Sete Cidades
9555,Sete Cidades
- Water resources
Characteristics
Natural Resources near Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades
Lagoa de Santiago
This is one of the lagoons in the parish of Sete Cidades. Previously, it was not visible because the adjacent land belonged to a private individual. Nowadays, …
Gruta do Carvão
This volcanic geological formation is approximately 1650 meters long and has an average height of two to three meters, with some places exceeding five meters. …
Lagoa Azul / Lagoa das Sete Cidades
It is one of the famous lagoons of the Sete Cidades (Seven Towns). Surrounded by an edenic scenery, it is quite inviting for a stroll or a picnic by its peacef…
Lagoa do Canário
A small lagoon surrounded by a forest park and a picnic area. There is also a viewpoint here offering a magnificent view of the Gruta do Inferno, a canyon thro…
Lagoa Rasa
A small lagoon with a very unique formation, appearing to be located in the crater of a volcano. It is surrounded by a pleasant, spacious, and peaceful green a…
