Gruta do Carvão
SMG 5
37º 44'40''N 25º 41'02''W
“Gruta do Carvão” is the largest lava tube cave of the Island, nowadays with a total length of 1,912 m divided into three separate sections. Known since the 16th century, it exhibits a wide diversity of features, like lateral benches, superimposed channels, lava bridges, lava and silica stalactites.