Furna de Água, Terceira Island

#6 among attractions in Terceira Island

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Furna de Água is a cave system located in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, on the island of Terceira in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The 560 metres long volcanic lava tube, is one of the main sources of fresh water on the island, due to the presence of several springs within the cave. Although known since 1838, Furna de Água only began to be prospected and used in the mid-20th century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°42'32"N, 27°10'21"W

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Furna de Água – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

4.5 miSW
Church
Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo, Angra do Heroísmo
116 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...
4.6 miSW
Palace
Episcopal Palace, Angra do Heroísmo
117 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Azorean island of Terceira, stands the Episcopal Palace, a testament to the rich ecclesiastical heritage and history of the region. This grand structure has been a cornerstone of religious...
4.3 miSW
History museum, Museum
Convent of São Francisco, Angra do Heroísmo
110 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...
4.5 miSW
38°39'13"N • 27°13'7"W
OceanEmotion Azores Whale Watching, Angra do Heroísmo
116 min walk • Swim with dolphins, Boat tours, Dolphin and whale watching
4.4 miSW
City hall
Angra do Heroísmo City Hall, Angra do Heroísmo
113 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...
4.3 miSW
Garden, Park
Duke of Terceira Garden, Angra do Heroísmo
111 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...
1.9 miN
38°44'2"N • 27°9'37"W
Clube de Golfe da Ilha Terceira, Praia da Vitória
48 min walk • Golf
4.5 miSW
Museum, Manor house, Vernacular architecture
Madre de Deus Manor, Angra do Heroísmo
115 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.
5.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Gruta Brisa Azul
137 min walk • The Gruta Brisa Azul, sometimes Gruta Bela Azul, is a geological feature situated in the civil parish of Feteira, in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.
4.3 miSW
Forts and castles
Castle of Moinhos, Angra do Heroísmo
109 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.
4.4 miSW
Manor house
Manor of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, Angra do Heroísmo
112 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.