Category: Nature > Lagoon
District: Açores > Vila Franca do Campo > Ponta Garça
The Water Lily Lagoon is located in the town of Ponta Garça, within the municipality of Vila Franca do Campo. This body of water is situated in a natural and tranquil environment, more secluded in the Azorean landscape, offering an experience of serenity far from the busiest places. Its position allows the visitor to feel in harmony with the surrounding nature, characterized by dense vegetation.
The lagoon's name reflects its most striking characteristic: the vast cover of water lilies that adorns the surface of its waters. These water lilies form a green and flowery carpet, which extends over a large part of the lagoon, creating a visually unique scenery. The abundant presence of these aquatic plants lends the place a particular beauty, with their flowers punctuating the surface, varying in colors and contributing to a palette of natural tones that merge with the green of the surrounding vegetation.
The Water Lily Lagoon provides an environment of deep calm and introspection. It is an inviting place for those seeking moments of tranquility and a deeper connection with nature. The quietness breathed here, combined with the scenic beauty of the water lilies, makes this space ideal for a reflective pause, for wildlife observation, or simply for enjoying the peace that the natural landscape offers. Its serene atmosphere allows visitors to absorb the essence of the island in a context of quietness.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 37.7553642,-25.4050753
Coordinates DMS: 37°45'19.3"N 25°24'18.3"W