Caldeira Velha

Caldeira Vellha or Caldera Vieja in Spanish is one of the most popular on the island, and is a natural monument. It is reached by the road that runs from the Lagoa do Fogo at Ribeira Grande, and what we found, after a short walk along a wooden walkway between thick vegetation quaternary aspect, is a medium-sized pool in which falls a cascade of cold water. You are surrounded by giant ferns, I had only seen this size in New Zealand, and is a perfect (and free) way to finish an exhausting day of touring the island. I jumped into the pool for a bit of relaxation, and by the time we had to return, it was almost dark.