Things to do in Azores, Portugal: The Best Caverns & Caves

August 1, 2021 Alice Mieles

The nine islands that make up the Azores are in fact the peaks of some of the world's tallest mountains, reaching from deep beneath the Atlantic. The once-uninhabited, volcanic archipelago now hosts thousands of tourists every year who flock to the islands for sun, sand and verdant mountain scenery. From the beaches of Praia da Vitoria to the bustling marina of Horta, to the bubbling volcanic ground "ovens" of Furnas, these islands offer unparalleled--and unusual--adventures to discover.
Restaurants in Azores

1. Furna Do Abel

Canada das Furnas São Mateus Neighborhood, Santa Cruz Da Graciosa, Graciosa 9880-217 Portugal
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Furna Do Abel

2. Gruta das Torres

Criacao Velha, Pico Portugal +351 924 403 921 http://parquesnaturais.azores.gov.pt/en/pico-eng/what-visit/interpretation-centers/visitors-center-of-gruta-das-torres
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4.5 based on 346 reviews

Gruta das Torres

3. Algar do Carvao

Estrada Algar Do Carvao Center of Island, Terceira Portugal
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4.5 based on 1,060 reviews

Algar do Carvao

Reviewed By ckbucks - Guilford, United States

The tour time can vary according to how many stairs that you want to climb, The beauty of this extinct volcano is breath taking. There are so many photo opportunities. I would have to rate this as a sting MUST SEE.

4. Furna do Enxofre

Ilha Graciosa, Santa Cruz Da Graciosa, Graciosa Portugal http://www.azoresgeopark.com/geoparque_acores/geossitios.php?id_geositio=16
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Furna do Enxofre

5. Gruta do Figueiral

Almagreia Monumento Natural da Pedreira do Campo, Vila do Porto, Santa Maria 9580-000 Portugal
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Gruta do Figueiral

6. Centro de Visitantes da Furna do Enxofre

Caldeira da Graciosa, Sao Mateus, Santa Cruz Da Graciosa, Graciosa Portugal +351 295 714 009 [email protected] http://parquesnaturais.azores.gov.pt/pt/graciosa/o-que-visitar/centros-ambientais
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Centro de Visitantes da Furna do Enxofre

Located in the Natural Monument of Caldeira da Graciosa, the Furnas do Enxofre Visitors Centre (CVFE) is the core of the Biosphere Reserve and Graciosa Natural Park, while also acting as an entrance to the Furna do Enxofre.

7. Gruta do Carvao

Rua do Paim, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel 9500-230 Portugal +351 296 284 155 http://amigosdosacores.pt/grutadocarvao
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4.0 based on 541 reviews

Gruta do Carvao

Reviewed By Departure731456 - Marianka, Slovakia

Cave is a bit off the center, so call them before you go. You have 2 options - classic 30 minutes or longer excursion for more extreme adventure (they don't do that very often). We went for 30 minutes tour, which lasted 70 minutes and I would have stayed there even longer. Very friendly staff will tell you anything about geological history of the islands and the physics of the vulcanic eruptions and caves. I was excited how these guys care about their nature and they actions are even more incredible. Enjoy the tour, ask as many questions as you want and let this cave lives its life. Must see!

8. Gruta Maria Encantada

Canada Longa, Graciosa 9880-241 Portugal
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9. Maria Encantada Cave

Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Sao Mateus, Pico Portugal

10. Gruta Maria Encantada

Canada Longa, Graciosa Portugal

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