Lagoa do Fogo
A crater lake inside the Agua de Pau stratovolcano in the centre of Sao Miguel island in the Azores. It is the highest lake on the island, and the area around it is protected by law.
- Where
- Ribeira Grande, Azores, Portugal
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 37.7633, -25.4714
Get the Lagoa do Fogo stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Lagoa do Fogo. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Azores volume with your photos and a note.
Near Lagoa do Fogo
São Miguel 4.8 km
The largest island of the Azores, known as the Green Island. It has crater lakes, hot springs, tea plantations and the main city of Ponta Delgada. Its western end holds the twin crater lakes of Sete Cidades, one blue and one green.
Terra Nostra Park 14 km
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Santa Maria 94 km
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Angra do Heroísmo 182 km
The old port town of Terceira island in the Azores, a stopover for Atlantic ships from the 15th century. Its colourful streets, churches and forts make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Terceira 194 km
A volcanic island in the central Azores, home to the old port town of Angra do Heroísmo. It has lava tubes, a crater with a sulphur cave and a strong tradition of bull running in the streets.
São Jorge 242 km
A long narrow island in the central Azores, about 55 kilometres from end to end. It is known for its steep cliffs, coastal fajãs and the cheese made on the island. Most of the roads run along the ridge, with long views over the sea toward Pico and Graciosa.
Graciosa 264 km
A small volcanic island in the northern Azores, called the White Island. It has a large crater with a spiral staircase into a lava cave, and windmills and vineyards in the countryside.
Pico Island 266 km
An island in the central Azores dominated by the volcano Mount Pico. It is known for its black lava vineyards, whale watching and old whaling heritage. The summit of the volcano reaches 2,351 metres, the highest point in all of Portugal.
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Questions
Where is Lagoa do Fogo?
Lagoa do Fogo is in Ribeira Grande, Azores, Portugal. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are São Miguel (4.8 km), Terra Nostra Park (14 km), Santa Maria (94 km).
How do I get the Lagoa do Fogo stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Lagoa do Fogo and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Azores volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Lagoa do Fogo before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Azores volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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