Salemas Pool

Category: Nature > Pond

District: Açores > Santa Cruz das Flores > Santa Cruz das Flores

Location:

Poça das Salemas is located in the town of Santa Cruz das Flores, in the municipality of Santa Cruz das Flores, on Flores Island. This site offers a direct point of contact with the Atlantic Ocean, nestled in a coastal area that, due to its natural conformation, favors the creation of more sheltered spaces. Its position allows visitors to enjoy the tranquility of the marine environment in proximity to the urban center.

The Natural Pools:

This space is notable for its natural pools, rock formations sculpted by the constant action of the sea over time. These depressions in the volcanic rock fill with ocean water, creating protected basins. The configuration of these pools offers a serene bathing spot, providing a direct immersion experience in the coastal nature of Flores Island.

The Inviting Waters:

A distinctive feature of Poça das Salemas is its water temperature. Compared to other natural bathing areas on the island, the waters here tend to be milder. This particularity makes swimming more pleasant and prolonged, contributing to a more comfortable experience for those seeking contact with the sea in Flores.

The Coastal Scenery:

The surrounding environment of Poça das Salemas is marked by the typical Azorean coastal landscape. The constant presence of the Atlantic, with the sound of the waves and the rock formations that delineate the pools, creates a scenery of natural beauty. It is a place conducive to contemplating the sea and enjoying the serenity that proximity to the ocean provides, within a genuine island setting.

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