Algar do Carvão, Terceira Island

Name: Algar do Carvão
Address: Terceira Island, Portugal

#4 among attractions in Terceira Island

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The Algar do Carvão is an ancient lava tube or volcanic vent located in the central part of the island of Terceira in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. It lies within the civil parish of Porto Judeu in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo. ()

Alternative names: Discovered: 26 January 1893Area: 151.74 mi²Length: 328 ftDepth: 295 ftCoordinates: 38°43'44"N, 27°11'7"W

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Algar do Carvão – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo, Convent of São Francisco, OceanEmotion Azores Whale Watching, Angra do Heroísmo City Hall.

5.4 miS
Church
Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo, Angra do Heroísmo
139 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage city on the Azorean island of Terceira, stands the majestic Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo. This historic church, also known as Sé Catedral de Angra do Heroísmo, serves not only as a central place...
5.2 miS
History museum, Museum
Convent of São Francisco, Angra do Heroísmo
134 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage city on the Azorean island of Terceira, the Convent of São Francisco stands as a testament to Portugal's rich religious and cultural history. This former Franciscan convent, now repurposed as a...
5.5 miS
38°39'13"N • 27°13'7"W
OceanEmotion Azores Whale Watching, Angra do Heroísmo
141 min walk • Swim with dolphins, Boat tours, Dolphin and whale watching
5.3 miS
City hall
Angra do Heroísmo City Hall, Angra do Heroísmo
136 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Azorean island of Terceira, stands the distinguished Angra do Heroísmo City Hall. This emblematic city hall is not just a center of municipal governance but also a testament to the rich...
5.3 miS
Garden, Park
Duke of Terceira Garden, Angra do Heroísmo
134 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Azores, Portugal, lies the Duke of Terceira Garden, a verdant oasis that offers both serenity and a glimpse into the region's rich history. This charming park, named after the Duke of...
1.4 miE
38°44'2"N • 27°9'37"W
Clube de Golfe da Ilha Terceira, Praia da Vitória
36 min walk • Golf
5.4 miS
Museum, Manor house, Vernacular architecture
Madre de Deus Manor, Angra do Heroísmo
137 min walk • Manor of Madre de Deus is a historic former residence of the Bettencourt family in the civil parish of Sé, in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.
5.2 miS
Forts and castles
Castle of Moinhos, Angra do Heroísmo
132 min walk • The Castle of Moinhos, officially known as the Castle of São Cristóvão, or Castle/Fort of São Luís is the name of the ruins of 16th-century fortification in city of Angra, on the Portuguese island of Terceira in the archipelago of the Azores.
5.4 miS
Manor house
Manor of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, Angra do Heroísmo
137 min walk • The Manor of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, popularly known as the Manor of Remédios or Manor of the Privisioner of Arms, located in the neighbourhood of Corpo Santo, civil parish of Conceição, in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, in the Portuguese archipelago of Azores.
5.3 miS
Manor house
Palacete Silveira e Paulo, Angra do Heroísmo
136 min walk • The Residence Silveira e Paulo is located on Rua da Conceição, in the civil parish of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, in the historic centre of Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.
5.4 miSW
Manor house
Santa Catarina Palace, Angra do Heroísmo
137 min walk • Manor of Santa Catarina is a former-manorhouse in the civil parish of São Pedro, in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, on the Portuguese island of Terceira, in the Azores. For many years it served as the family seat of the descendants of the Corte-Real, before becoming the official residence of the Bishop of Angra do Heroísmo.