Algar do Carvão, also known as “ancient lava tube” or “volcanic vent”, is a rare volcanic cave visitors can visit.
Lush vegetation surrounds the crater of the Algar do Carvão volcano.
The Algar do Carvão volcanic cave is located in the central part of Terceira – one of the largest islands in the Azores archipelago . This archipelago is one of two autonomous regions of Portugal, consisting of nine volcanic islands located in the North Atlantic Ocean, about 1,360km west of mainland Portugal.
Azores seems to be a land forgotten by time for a long time, until Algar do Carvão was discovered, it emerged and quickly gained a great attraction, especially for tourists who love to explore caves.
The interesting scenery in the cave makes visitors very excited, because almost every step is discovered something interesting and unexpected.
Algar do Carvão is 330 feet long (1 foot = 30.48cm), surrounded all the way from the top of the cave to the bottom is lush and rich vegetation. To go down to the cave, people have made convenient artificial stairs.
At the bottom of the cave there is a beautiful emerald green “mirror of the sky” , which is an underground lake formed by rainwater flowing down from the mouth of the cave, with the highest water level rising to a depth of 50 feet. .
Algar do Carvão is a rare volcanic cave visitors can visit.
This “ancient lava tube” is part of the vast Guilherme Moniz volcano – one of the four volcanoes that make up the island of Terceira. Algar do Carvão was formed during a volcanic eruption about 2,000 years ago but was not discovered until 1893.
The rich and unique beauty of vegetation, moss, and stalactites in Algar do Carvão.
Along with the stunning underground lake at the bottom of the cave, Algar do Carvão also delights visitors by the rich and unique beauty of vegetation, moss and stalactites.
If you look closely, visitors can also spot some small creatures that are the inhabitants of this very unique cave such as spiders, beetles…
Deep into the Algar do Carvão cave, visitors will feel like they are on a journey to the center of the Earth.
Algar do Carvão is one of the most popular attractions in Terceira. And now, despite being in a period of lockdown, social distancing everywhere, but with a small number of tourists walking, they can still join the experience tour at this unique “volcanic vent” .
The emerald green underground lake at the bottom of the Algar do Carvão cave.
The Algar do Carvão tour is highly praised on TripAdvisor, an American tour operator that specializes in travel-related reviews and also includes interactive travel forums.
Visitor Daniela wrote: “This cave tour was extraordinary. We felt like we were going to the center of the Earth, watching the colorful beauties like in a fantasy. What an unexpected experience.”
Algar do Carvão is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Terceira.
“For me it was the unique experience of being in a volcano, looking up at the sky over the crater. It is interesting to see firsthand the lava that formed this cave, this is perhaps also a small perspective on how the Earth was formed,” – visitor Pernille shared.
Visitor Ivan said: “What an impressive place. But until you actually see it, it’s hard to imagine, the picture can’t describe it all. Don’t miss the opportunity to come here!”…