West Pool of Caracol

Category: Nature > Swimming Pool

District: Açores > Angra do Heroísmo > Duas Ribeiras > Bravio

Location

The Piscina Oeste do Caracol is located in the Bravio area, part of the locality of Duas Ribeiras, in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, on Terceira Island, Azores. Its location is privileged, offering a wide perspective over the vast Atlantic.

Set in a coastal area on the western part of the island, this pool benefits from a natural setting that allows for observing the vastness of the maritime horizon, serving as a landmark for its unobstructed view of the ocean, especially towards the sunset.

Marine Environment

This pool stands out for the clarity of its waters. They are crystal-clear waters that come directly from the coast, providing an authentic immersion experience in the Azorean marine environment. The purity and transparency allow a glimpse of the bottom, making a visit an opportunity to appreciate the underwater coastal life that naturally thrives there.

Scenic Setting

The surrounding scenery of the Piscina Oeste do Caracol is of great natural beauty. Its position, suggested by the name "Oeste" (West), points to the opportunity to enjoy unique spectacles at dusk, as the sun sets over the Atlantic, painting the sky with vibrant colors. The vastness of the ocean, stretching to the horizon, creates a serene and imposing panorama, ideal for contemplation.

Origin of the Name

The designation "Caracol" (Snail) may allude to a morphological feature or a specific natural formation of the site. Frequently, the coastal pools in the Azores are shaped by volcanic rocks or other geological particularities that give them unique and recognizable forms. The term suggests a configuration that may be curved or embrace an area, creating a particular and distinctive space on the coastline.

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