Lagoon of Fire (Ponta Delgada)
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Willi Buchholz
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Esta lagoa pode ser acedida a partir da EN5-2A depois da Miradouro do Pico da Barrosa
"Lagoa do Fogo (Ponta Delgada) is one of the biggest lagoons of the Azores and the second biggest of the Island of São Miguel. It has been classified as a natural reserve since 1974 and is an integral part of the Natura 2000 Network, having been classified as a special conservation zone, approved by European Commision Decision on December 28, 2001, in accordance with the Habitats 92/43/CEE Council Directive. This bright blue lagon covers an area of 1,360 ha, which is quite impressive taking into consideration the size of the island itself."
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