Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste, Azores

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Located in Nordeste (the northeastern part of São Miguel Island in the Azores) is the beautiful Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park. The natural park which is also a protected area is one of the most popular and most visited places in the Nordeste region. The park includes a large expanse of varying vegetation, a number of waterfalls and watermills (some are still functional while some now house the craft shop and the tourist office), fountains, walking trails and BBQ places. And the best part, both entry to the park and parking are free. There are also two properties - Moleiro House and Granel House - within the park which are let out as tourist accommodation.

The whole park is enjoyable but we particularly loved the hike through the woods (along the stream). It was stunningly beautiful with vegetation in all shades of green, large Cedar trees and ferns of all kind. The path followed the stream and at every turn, it offered lovely views. The diversity of vegetation was amazing. It felt like we were in a Rainforest! You could easily spend the whole day at Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões and not get bored.

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões | Estrada Regional, 9630-024 Nordeste, São Miguel, Açores
Phone | +351 918 390 622

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste

Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in Nordeste


42 comments:

  1. These photos look absolutely amazing! Would love to visit one of these days!

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  2. what spectacular views ,it looks like a great place to take the family on holiday

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  3. Completely stunning scenery...I'd love to visit there one day!

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  4. I love the waterfall.

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  5. Wow the trees and waterfalls look amazing. Great photos

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  6. This is amazing, its so picturesque

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  7. Looks amazing especially the waterfall photo

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  8. Wow! just wow! Amazing pictures really bringing to life the tropical park in The Azores

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    1. It is a very beautiful park. They have picnic spots as well with BBQ facilities.

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  9. Never been to the Azores, looks nice, a lot greener than I expected.

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    1. Of all the islands that together form the Azores, Sao Miguel is referred to as the 'Green Island'!

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  10. Aww wow. What an amazing place great shots too I'm so envious lol So glad there's internet as there's no way. I'd get to see all these beautiful places otherwise. Thanks for sharing

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    1. Thanks for your comment, Iris. I hope you get to visit the Azores one day.

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  11. Wowzers! It looks amazing! Those photos are fantastic too

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  12. Stunning photo's, especially the one of the waterfall xx

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  13. Very beautiful. I love to go wandering in nature. This looks so lush

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    1. The park was very green and abundant in a variety of flora. At places, it felt like we were in a rain forest.

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  14. It looks absolutely stunning! Another one for the bucket list , that's for sure !

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  15. what a place! cant think of anywhere in this country that even comes close!

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  16. Wow looks amazing! Definitely on my list of places to visit!

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  17. I love islands in the middle of nowhere, especially like Maderia.

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  18. What a truly stunning place. This is definitely my kind of holiday!

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  19. The Azores look a truly stunning place, I would be lucky to go there one day!

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  20. The Azores look a truly stunning place, I would be lucky to go there one day!

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  21. The Azores look a truly stunning place, I would be lucky to go there one day!

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  22. The trees and walkways look interesting with some stunning views to take in - easy to imagine why so many people would want to visit such a beautiful place.

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  23. On to my list of must visit destinations, sooner the better.

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  24. These are amazing photos, its somewhere I have never thought of visiting but it looks so gorgeous it would be a trip of a lifetime for me

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  25. The scenery is absolutely amazing! I am going to have to add this place to my travel bucket list.

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  26. fantastic photos and scenery, I'd love to go there myself

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  27. Scenery looks amazing peaceful tranquil place to go

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  28. This looks amazing, somewhere I would definitely like to visit one day

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  29. How beautiful! what I wouldn't give to be able to visit a placce like this, amazing!

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  30. Such gorgeous scenery, so peaceful and relaxing

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  31. Wow. Very stunning. I've never travelled outside of the U.K. I'm soooo jealous.☺☺☺☺

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  32. This is the great thing about the internet being able to see stunning places that you then want to visit, the world is wide open now, amazing place its just heavenly .

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  33. What a stunning place, nature’s beauty at its finest! I would love to visit someday

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  34. Pauline Burroughs27 February 2018 at 14:10

    Absolutely stunning scenery! I've found that photos never do it justice so I'd love to visit and see it with my own eyes x

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  35. This looks stunning! I would love to visit one day!

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  36. Oh my. That looks absolutely stunning! Such a lush landscape

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  37. What a absolutely incredible place! Your photography is beautiful & captures so much beauty! I would definitely love to visit!

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