Fajã do Ouvidor e da Ribeira da Areia

SJO 3
38º 40'12''N 28º 02'23''W
Fajã do Ouvidor e da Ribeira da Areia
Fajã do Ouvidor e da Ribeira da Areia
Fajã do Ouvidor e da Ribeira da Areia

Both these “fajãs” are lava deltas located on the north coast and formed by basaltic lava flows emitted from the central volcanic ridge. The “Fajã do Ouvidor” was formed about 2,530 years, from “Pico do Areeiro”, and its shoreline presents prismatic jointing, lava arches and natural swimming pools.

Map Link
This site is registered on wpml.org as a development site.