27Aug
Discover one of the most magical places of Portugal – Furnas valley!
The World’s Nests Furnas Pods Village is located in the magical Furnas valley, a place to contemplate the most beautiful nature phenomena, from steaming hot springs, thermal baths that warm our souls, imperial gardens over 200 years old, and a lagoon, that fascinates anyone, due to its peaceful ambiance..
Para além disso, o Vale das Furnas é também conhecido pelas suas iguarias gastronómicas, como os bolos lêvedos, as maçarocas de milho, as queijadas de inhame e o curioso cozido das Furnas, onde os ingredientes são cozinhados debaixo da terra sob o calor dos vulcões (a carne demora cerca de 5 a 6 horas e o bacalhau cerca de 3 a 4 horas), o que lhe dá um sabor único.
Estes são os 4 lugares que tem obrigatoriamente de visitar, se for às Furnas!
In addition, the Furnas valley is also known for its gastronomic delicacies, such as the Bolos Levedos, the corn cobs, the Queijadas de Inhame (yam tarts) and the famous Cozido Furnas (meat and vegetable stew), where the ingredients are cooked underground under the heat of the volcano (the meat takes about 5 to 6 hours and the cod about 3 to 4 hours), which gives it a unique flavor.
These are the 4 places you must visit if you go to Furnas
- Terra Nostra Park
The Terra Nostra Park is a botanical garden, which features one of the largest collections of camellias in the world, having more than 600 different genres and also has Europe’s largest collection of Cycas.
Terra Nostra Park was found in 1780, when the then Consul of the United States on the island of São Miguel, Thomas Hickling, had his summer residence built in this park, then known as Yankee Hall.
Much later, maintenance works were carried out in the Park’s House and in the hot iron pool, brown in colour, whose temperature is around 25 degrees. The pool was lined with stone and new exotic plants were planted in order to increase the number of existing species.
This park was named several times one of the most beautiful in the world!
- Poça da Dona Beija
It’s a magical place for leisure and relaxation, known for its therapeutic purposes and the production of yams.
There are currently 5 hot water pools, which can be enjoyed during the day or even at night, under the stars. It is a unique experience!
The high iron content of the thermal waters acts to combat anaemias, allergies, parasites and childhood acne. The mineral properties of the mud, that can be found in the pools of Poça da Dona Beija, are recommended in Pelotherapy.
- Lagoa das Furnas
The Furnas Lagoon is located in an old crater of the Furnas Volcano. On the north margin are located the hot springs, with temperatures ranging from 66 ° C to 93 ° C, some with mud and others with clear water. There is no projection of water, however they are constantly boiling. This is where the famous Cozido das Furnas is made.
Its natural beauty can be appreciated through a walking tour around the lagoon, or you can rent a pedal boat and navigate its waters. You can also have a nice picnic on the margins and admire the beautiful landscape.
Still on the margins of this lagoon is one of the most curious chapels on the island of São Miguel, dedicated to Nossa Senhora das Vitórias and inaugurated on August 15, it was destined to be the Mausoleum of José do Canto.
We recommend the bike tour around the Lagoon, available free of charge to our customers.
- Parque da Grená
Recently recovered, Parque da Grená served and even functioned, previously, as accommodation for those who wished to stay in one of the most incredible places on the island of São Miguel. The State thus acquired the entire property, which also has a forest park, a watercourse crossed by a bridge, a garden and an old mansion.
Parque da Grená, which is located on the north margin of Furnas Lagoon, a property with 18 hectares of forest, can be visited by families and animals.
If you stay at World’s Nests Furnas Pods Village, you will have plenty of places to visit nearby, which will make you want to come back many more times. Don’t miss the opportunity to stay in one of the most beautiful places in the world!