Fire Lake & Ribeira Grande
Iberia Excursions
- £20-30
- 3.5 hours
- Medium-Hard
PONTA DELGADA, AZORES
Enjoy the oldest town of the north coast before ascending the summit of Pico da Barrosa, for spectacular views of the Fire Lake.
From the pier in Ponta Delgada, we head northeast along pleasant roads bordering agricultural areas stretching across the island to the small town of Ribeira Grande. We shall have some time to stroll in the cobblestone streets. We may visit the local church if services are not in progress, or sample the product of the Azorean liqueur shop here.
We continue along mountain roads to the summit of Pico da Barrosa Mountain, where there are fine views of the Fire Lake – said to be one of the most beautiful of the island’s lakes. On our return to Ponta Delgada we descend towards Remedios in the south and travel via Lagoa. A visit is made to a pineapple plantation before we return to our ship.
We continue along mountain roads to the summit of Pico da Barrosa Mountain, where there are fine views of the Fire Lake – said to be one of the most beautiful of the island’s lakes. On our return to Ponta Delgada we descend towards Remedios in the south and travel via Lagoa. A visit is made to a pineapple plantation before we return to our ship.
TOUR NOTES: This tour involves approximately ten minutes of walking over cobblestones in Ribeira Grande, and a little walking at the Fire Lake and the pineapple plantation, plus five steps.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2009 CANADA/USA CRUISE
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Snack or meal provided
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Refreshments available
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Free time
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Shopping opportunity
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Wheelchair access
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Swimming opportunity
All prices are based on operating costs, tariffs and rates of exchange and are subject to change without notice.
