Photo Credit:
Nate Dodge | IG: @nate_dodge | Original Post: April 12, 2019
At a Glance:
| Location: | Porto Judeu, 9700-000 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal |
| Trail or Landmark Name / Map: | Algar do Carvão – Monumento Natural Regional |
| Parking Coordinates: | 38.7279159,-27.2160708 |
| Photo Coordinates: | 38.7275141,-27.2150408 |
| Distance: | 676 steps round trip, Out-and-Back |
| Time to Complete: | 1 hour |
| Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Elevation Gain: | 330 ft / 100 m |
| Quick Facts: | ✔ Kid Friendly ✔ Restrooms Available ✖ Free ✖ Dog Friendly (Unknown) ✖ Bike Friendly ✖ Wheelchair Accessible |
Description:
The photographer posted this photo on April 12, 2019.
Google map to “Algar do Carvão” and drive down Est. Algar do Carvao until you hit the parking lot. There is a small area for tickets, a gift shop, and restrooms. You will go through a small concrete tunnel to enter the volcano. There are three sections to Algar do Carvão: A chimney, cathedral, and lake. Concerts and events are often held in the cathedral area. There are a total of 338 steps down into the volcano and it is constantly dripping wet, so wear waterproof and nonslip boots.
Hours vary throughout the year. During peak season (late March through end of October), it is open daily from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. If visiting during off season (late October through mid-March), it is open only from 2:30 PM to 5:15 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
It does cost more if booking an entire group in advance during the low season, but you can make an individual visit during peak season for 8€ (~$9 USD). Reservations are not required.
This volcano is one of many different types of caves you will see in the area if you’re on a tour of the island. Enjoy!
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