Fire Lake & Old Ribeira Grande

Fire Lake & Old Ribeira Grande

Joining this land adventure allows you to experience two distinctly different sites; the charming little town of Ribeira Grande and the dramatic scenery of and around Fire Lake. Ribeira Grande, built along a river by the first settlers arriving in the beginning of the 16th century is picturesquely located on a volcanic plateau above the sea. It offers a charming historic center, whose narrow streets deserve a moment of your time as you walk along its cobblestone streets. Soak in the pretty examples of urban architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Town hall, with its impressive exterior stairs and the parish church of Espiritu Santo from the 17th century with its sumptuous facade; one of the most attractive Baroque structures in the archipelago. Continue along mountain roads to the summit of Pico da Barrosa Mountain, offering stunning views of the Fire Lake, said to be one of the most beautiful of the island's lakes. Return to Ponta Delgada along the new road, descending to Lagoa. At a pineapple plantation, learn about the process of cultivating and marketing this fruit.

Notes: The Azores Islands are very beautiful and can best be enjoyed in fine weather. In case of poor visibility, this land adventure will visit the passion fruit liquor factory or the ceramic factory or the “Culture House” instead of the pineapple plantation, depending on the day of the week. A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Final departures times will be published onboard.

Port: Ponta Delgada, Azores

Duration: 3,5 hours

Current Price: 109 USD