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One of the best Azores Natural Parks<\/strong> is\u00a0located on Santa Maria<\/strong> Island, nearby Santo Spirito<\/strong> municipality. Created in 1989<\/strong> by the legislature of the Regional Government<\/strong> of the Azores. An area of about 3 hectares<\/strong> which benefits from specific soils<\/strong> and climatic<\/strong> conditions. The goal here is human-nature<\/strong> interactivity. The park provides spaces for human leisure<\/strong>\u00a0activities near to natural flora<\/strong> and fauna<\/strong> in the area. The main feature of this park<\/strong> is its rich forest of tall species, as Cryptomeria<\/a><\/strong>, Sequoia<\/strong><\/a>, Picconia azorica<\/strong><\/a> and Camelias<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Recreational forest<\/strong> reserve of Valverde<\/strong> is located on the island of Santa Maria<\/strong>, nearby Vila do Porto<\/strong> municipality. It has 4 hectares<\/strong>. It offers picnic and plays areas<\/strong> with picturesque views<\/strong>, where sometimes animals show off. There you can do picnics<\/strong>, barbecues<\/strong>, and a lot of nice walks<\/strong>. The highlight of the park is the headquarters building, inaugurated in 1962, based on a pilot project, of French origin. The Valverde Reserve is an area with many Eucalyptus<\/a><\/strong> and Cypress trees<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Gren\u00e1 is a natural treasure<\/strong>! Its nature at its purest and untouched nature<\/strong>. From waterfalls<\/strong> to centenary trees, a magical and historical house<\/strong> in the middle of the vast property. It covers 18 hectares<\/strong> and it has different endemic species.\u00a0 Gren\u00e1 is one of the best natural parks<\/strong> in the Azores<\/strong> to take the full experience with nature. An English<\/strong> tourist bought the property in 1832<\/strong>. The English Consul of Ponta Delgada<\/strong> dubbed the property \u201cGren\u00e1<\/strong>\u201d in honour of his wife. After the consul\u2019s death, the property jumped from hand to hand until the Portuguese government<\/strong> acquired it in 1987<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Beautiful gardens<\/strong> with a charming pond<\/strong>, full of flowering plants<\/strong>, and hydrangeas<\/strong>. A pleasant stroll along the stream leads to the po\u00e7a da Silvia<\/strong>. You can dip your feet in the pleasantly warm volcanic water<\/strong>. A tiny and magic<\/strong> spot!<\/p>\n Formerly designated forest reserve of Fazenda de Santa Cruz<\/strong>. It also has a variety of exotic birds<\/strong>, as well as several species of trees<\/strong> and shrubs. It is notable the variety of flora<\/strong> that abounded everywhere on the property. For families, there is even a kids<\/strong> play<\/strong> area with some playground<\/strong> equipment. The park<\/strong> even has its own \u201cMiradouro<\/a><\/strong>\u201d viewpoint over the canyon by the waterfalls<\/strong> and dam. It features small animals<\/strong> \u2013 mainly fish, birds, rabbits, sheep, guinea pigs and little deer.<\/p>\n This place is absolutely phenomenal<\/strong>. The small hike<\/strong> from the parking to the waterfalls is very nice<\/strong> and well built. The nature around you is very nice with different elements, e.g. nice flowers, trees or waterfalls<\/a><\/strong>. It is a significant experience for your soul. You can enjoy one of the best views of Flores island<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Capelinhos<\/strong> is a volcano<\/strong> located on the western coast<\/strong> of Faial Island<\/strong> in the Azores<\/strong>. It is the westernmost point of Europe. A volcanic eruption lasted for 13 months. From September 27, 1957, until October 24, 1958. The Capelinhos eruption represented the first time that people documented a submarine eruption<\/strong> from beginning to end.<\/p>\n This is a must-stop in Sao Miguel island if you like gardens and waterfalls. A wonderful area with waterfalls, river and a lovely landscape with old beautiful houses. There are amazing flowers located in the middle of a valley surrounded by gorgeous hills. Everything looks perfect and it is truly a little paradise. During low season there are not many people, that make the visit even more enjoyable. It is a good place for you to take a break and relax with your family. It is good for all ages, kids, and elderly.<\/p>\n The Natural reserve Cancela do Cinzeiro is in the parish of Pedreira, you call it also “Parque da Pedreira”. It has a landscaped with extensive spots of cryptomeria and bald pastures. There is a collection of several trees endemic to the Azores. Finally, you can reach it following the forest path leading to Pico Bartolomeu.<\/p>\n Here we feel like being into a fairy wood, into a fantasy novel. This Natural Park is located between hamlets of Terra do Pao and Silveira. Full of plants, hydrangeas<\/a> and flowers. You can do nice walks along some paths. It offers picnic areas including barbecues and children\u2019s playground areas. If you go in spring\/summer you can see the flowers bloom.<\/p>\n2. Valverde – Santa Maria Island<\/h2>\n
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3. Gren\u00e1 – Sao Miguel Island<\/h2>\n
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4. Jardim das Quenturas – Sao Miguel Island<\/h2>\n
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5. Luis Paulo Camacho – Flores Island<\/h2>\n
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6. Po\u00e7o da Ribeira do Ferreiro – Flores Island<\/h2>\n
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7. Vulc\u00e3o dos Capelinhos – Faial Island<\/h2>\n
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8. Ribeira dos Caldeiroes – Sao Miguel Island<\/h2>\n
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9. Cancela do Cinzeiro Pedreira – Sao Miguel Island<\/h2>\n
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10. Sao Joao – Pico Island<\/h2>\n
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