Lagoa da Fajã dos Cubres

#439 among destinations in Portugal

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lagoa da Fajã dos Cubres is a lagoon located in the parish of Ribeira Seca, on the north coast of the Portuguese island of São Jorge. The lagoon was listed along with Lagoa da Caldeira as a "Wetland of International Importance" under the Ramsar Convention in 2005. The term fajã refers to the plain areas created from landslides of the abrupt coastal cliffs. ()

Alternative names: Area: 7.51 acres (0.0117 mi²)Elevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°38'52"N, 27°57'58"W

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Lagoa da Fajã dos Cubres – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Santa Catarina, Lagoa da Fajã de Santo Cristo, Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Silveira.

4.1 miSW
Church
Church of Santa Catarina, São Jorge Island
106 min walk • The Church of Santa Catarina is a church in the civil parish of Calheta, municipality of Calheta, on the Portuguese island of São Jorge, archipelago of the Azores.
2.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lagoa da Fajã de Santo Cristo
59 min walk • Lagoa da Fajã de Santo Cristo is a lagoon located on the north coast of the Portuguese island of São Jorge. The lagoon was listed along with Lagoa da Fajã dos Cubres as a "Wetland of International Importance" under the Ramsar Convention in 2005. The fajãs and coastal area connecting the two lagoons make up the remainder of the wetland.
2.4 miS
Park
Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Silveira, São Jorge Island
62 min walk • Silveira Forest Park is a Portuguese forest park that is located in the parish of Ribeira Seca, municipality of Calheta.

Lagoa da Fajã dos Cubres

Facts and practical information

Lagoa da Fajã dos Cubres – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Church of Santa Catarina, São Jorge Island

Lagoa da Fajã de Santo Cristo

Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Silveira, São Jorge Island