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Parque Florestal de Sao Joao
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#2 of 11 things to do in Lajes do Pico
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  • Szymon Kusarek
    Krakow, Poland11 contributions
    Nice forest
    Good place if you want to chill in the forest, lot of place for families, if you like walking there is the path that starts there and goes along the coast to Silveira.
    Traveled solo
    Written June 5, 2019
  • mukesh b
    Sweden66 contributions
    A nice gem in the middle if mountains
    This place a nice heaven for those who would like to relax and feel the nature up close. This place has a nice finess trail, a out door gym, sone rare species of plants and a small enclosure for deers and hens. Some nice places for barbecue and rest rooms and wash areas. Everything is nicely maintained and well marked. We loved the visit.
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 10, 2018
  • Dieter K
    Zwingenberg, Germany47 contributions
    ein schöner Ort um abzuschalten, Ruhe pur!
    war ein Tipp von Einheimischen - schön angelegter Park, wird heute noch für Familienausflüge genutzt, mehrere Grillstationen im Park verteilt! Von hier aus bis zum Ende der Insel (Leuchtturm) mit hervorragendem Miraduro (ehemaliger Walfänger-Ausguck!) st es nicht mehr weit (mitten zwischen den Weiden entlang, schön staubige Feldwege, aber sehr gut zu fahren!)
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 6, 2018
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Swimmy128
Mill Creek, WA1,368 contributions
Love this place
Oct 2019 • Couples
We went to the park last year when we drive around the island. Now that we have come back to Pico we had to visit again. I love wandering around and using the exercise equipment. Hopefully we will be back again soon
Written October 8, 2019
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February78
Oakville, Canada134 contributions
Peaceful area to wander in
May 2019
The Parque Forestal is quite large and is located on several levels with areas for picnicing (including BBQ facilities and washrooms), play areas for children, football field and gardens. Varied plant life - trees, bushes, flowers. We visited in May and it was quite cool and rainy - probably more interesting in the summer season when the flowers are blooming.
Written August 13, 2019
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drchrysc
São Miguel, Portugal575 contributions
park s joao 2018
Aug 2018 • Family
a well manicured park full of places to visit and enjoy, always crowded in summer with a wonderful sightseeing panoramic view of the coast
Written September 3, 2018
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Karen H G
Cape Coral, FL24 contributions
Drove through the forest and saw the windmill
Apr 2018 • Couples
Be sure to see the restored windmill and the unique lava flows from the two "mysteries" that surround Saõ Joaõ
Written June 3, 2018
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Peter
Antwerp, Belgium8,203 contributions
Pine trees
Apr 2018 • Solo
Mysterio area, where the last eruption of Pico occurred. Interesting to see how a forestation program with pine trees tend to crumble the lava and turn the rocks into fertile land.
Written April 30, 2018
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Barbara P
Uxbridge, Canada19 contributions
A Lovely Wayside Stop
Apr 2017 • Couples
We stopped here to eat our bag lunch at one of the attractive tables in the trees. The surroundings are beautiful. We watched birds, and the deer in their enclosure.
Written April 19, 2017
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Karyn S
Milford, CT271 contributions
Great park!
Aug 2016 • Family
Superbly well maintained park with deer, very clean restrooms, a playground, an exercise course and grills. Just a short walk away is a natural swimming pool well worth checking out also.
Written November 1, 2016
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Dave S
Oregon, IL103 contributions
Very nice stop on South coast of Pico
Oct 2016 • Couples
Has rest rooms, grills stocked with wood, large pine trees, deer park, and small court for playing soccer on concrete. Was area where one of last eruptions occurred on Pico.
Written October 10, 2016
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drchrysc
São Miguel, Portugal575 contributions
s joao park
Apr 2016 • Couples
the best compliment is its wonderful location with superb views in a corner overlokibg high cliffs and a vast sea
Written May 4, 2016
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Linda v
Amsterdam, The Netherlands15 contributions
Well maintained
Apr 2016 • Couples
All on the Island is well maintained, especially this park.really worth to go there the views are nice and nice flowers.
Written April 23, 2016
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