Furnas is one of the highlights of the island of São Miguel; town that is in the middle of an active crater, full of 21 different types of spring water, volcanic calderas (this picture) and hot springs for bathing!

Nestled inside the crater of an active volcano that last erupted in 1630, and is still bubbling! It is surrounded by lush green vegetation and home to the famous Terra Nostra Botanical Gardens (not pictured) where we swam in the mineral rich healing volcanic waters that flow at a constant 35 to 40 degrees Celsius (95º and 104º F). (less)

Furnas is one of the highlights of the island of São Miguel; town that is in the middle of an active crater, full of 21 different types of spring water, volcanic calderas (this picture) and hot springs for bathing!

Nestled inside the crater of an active volcano that last erupted in 1630, a (...more)