My initial impression of the hot springs near Sao Miguel's unforgettable Lagoa do Fogo ("Lake of Fire") is decidedly cool. And when I say "cool", I mean as in "not warm".

A perfect spot to relax in nature's lap and enjoy geothermal activity! Furnas Valley is one of Sao Miguel's most active geothermal regions with plenty of hot springs and fumaroles. One can see ...

World’s Best Islands: Why São Miguel In Portugal’s Azores Belongs On Your Travel Wish List. ByAnn Abel. Follow Author. ... especially around the island’s other famous crater lake, ...

Azores Whale Watching is ranked #1 out of 10 things to do in The Azores. See pictures and our review of Azores Whale Watching.

Furnas Valley (São Miguel) is ranked #5 out of 10 things to do in The Azores. See pictures and our review of Furnas Valley (São Miguel).

Photographer Miguel Clara captured this stunning image of the Milky Way was taken from the Azores, an area with nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean. See how he did it.

Lagoa do Fogo is a volcanic crater lake on São Miguel island. Vasco Célio “The tourists that visit want different products, which also works as a stimulus [for Azorean artists],” says Ferreia.