About this experience
Visit the beautiful caves of Algar do Carvão and look at the extraordinary features of a unique lava tube. Gaze in wonder at endemic plant life, see beautiful silicate stalactites, and more.
Highlights
- See smoke coming out of the ground and imagine the ancient eruptions
- Gaze at the breathtaking beauty of a unique hollow volcano
- Enjoy a visit to the beautiful Algar do Carvão natural caves
- Gaze inside the caldera of the famous Guilherme Moniz volcano
- Enjoy a convenient transfer from your accommodation in Terceira
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
ATT: Algar do Carvão will be closed from Oct 19th 2024 to an unknown date as of yet during this period we will be showing a hidden lava tube instead.
Get back to nature and visit the extraordinary lava tube of Algar do Carvão inside the caldera of the Guilherme Moniz volcano, 12 kilometers from Angra do Heroísmo.
Travel back in time to when a basalt eruption tore a pre-existing lava flow to begin the process that would lead to the formation of a Strombolian volcano with 2 cones. Observe different geological features, including ferrous deposits and silicate stalactites, and appreciate formations that date back to the origins of the cave. Discover a small pond of rare beauty, and gaze in awe as smoke emerges from the ground.
Encounter the unique flora and fauna, including birds that seek refuge inside the cave, and diverse plant life that includes species of molds, arthropods, and other groups.
Things to note
- Comfortable shoes
- Windbreaker
Terms & conditions
ATT: Algar do Carvão will be closed from Oct 19th 2024 to an unknown date as of yet, during this period we will be showing a hidden lava tube instead.