The world's best cliff divers landing in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean for the third stop in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2013.
Set in the remote and unique location of the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo in Portugal's beautiful Azores, this challenging stopover will truly test the mettle of the skilled competitors.
Nordeste is located east of Ponta Delgada and Vila Franca do Campo most of its interior is covered forests, mountainous peaks and river-valleys.
The Nordeste is well known for its greenery and the beautiful flowers like hydrangeas or azaleas that adorn the roads of the county.
Here is located the Pico da Vara, the highest point of the island of São Miguel.
Priolo, endemic bird of the island, finds here its habitat.
You can find in Nordeste the natural park of Ribeira dos Caldeirões located along part of the watercourse of the Ribeira do Guilherme, in the parish of Achada county Northeast, the Azorean island of Sao Miguel.
Trekking to the Ribeira do Rosal waterfall The trails meander trough the island, unveiling the mysteries kept for the hikers. This trail is near Furnas lake, there is a lot of choices to trekking. Come with us and enjoy nature, enjoy The Azores
Today visit
Ponta da Ferraria - Spa and bathing site with therapeutic water springs that have been used since the fifteenth century.
Mosteiros, the westernmost settlement on the island of São Miguel.
São Miguel is famous for its beautiful landscape and exceptional volcanic lakes.
Protected landscape of the Sete Cidades lake - one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal.
Pineapple plantations it grows in glass greenhouses, taking approximatlely two years to ripen and be ready to harvest.
This trail starts near the access road to Amora Beach, parish of Ponta Garça, ends in the area of Lobeira, parish of Ribeira Quente and has the total estimated time of 2.5 hours. This trail is characterized by many ascends and descends and runs mainly along the coast, crossing several rivulets. It begins on a beaten earth track that descends to the sea. Halfway you will find a detour on the right, with stairs, which is an access to Amora Beach. After visiting the beach, return by the same stairs and continue descending towards the sea, passing by two small beaches. Continue until you reach an area with a small house and traditional vineyards. From that point on, the trail runs along a narrow short cut for about 5 km. You will pass by a traditional “adega” (wine cellar); next you will reach cement stairs that will take you to Lobeira, parish of Ribeira Quente where the trail ends.
Açordiving como sempre proporciona grandes mergulhos e dessa vez tivemos a companhia de golfinhos
Azordiving give us the best dives . We had a bonus, this school of dolphins.
quinta-feira, 6 de junho de 2013
Seven Cities lake in São Miguel island - Azores
is a twin-lake situated in the crater of a massive volcano. the Green Lake and the Blue Lake (respectively), they are named for the reflect pigment of bodies: each side of the lake reflects the sunlight in different colors.
it is the largest body of water in the region and one of the most important freshwater resources in the archipelago.
