Ponta da Ferraria
Ponta da Ferraria
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  • Desmond B
    Grimsby, Canada3 contributions
    Can’t think of a more beautiful place
    Great scenery everywhere, this was one of hundreds on beautiful places. I recommend visiting Sao Miquel end of April into all of May. Weather was a bit cool and overcast. It is also best to take a tour first and then god back to your favourite places.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 18, 2023
  • interzone
    Naples, Italy510 contributions
    My new fav place in Ponta Delgada!
    Great hotsprings arriving directly to a natural pool in the Atlantic Ocean! How could this not become my new fav place in Ponta Delgada? We spent the whole day there, relaxing and snorkeling, you can see lots of fish, crabs and birds. Beautiful place to enjoy both hot water and the sound of the best ocean on earth ;) Nearby you have a snackbar, i recommend the artisanal fried potatoes and soup, for a light lunch ;)
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 29, 2023
  • catandgaz
    Suffolk, United Kingdom60 contributions
    Great fun for a warm dip against a stunning backdrop
    A really cool experience. I imagine it will be extremely busy in summer, but in October it was great - still the busiest place we visited on the island, but plenty of space nonetheless. Beautiful scenery, impressive waves against the coast and this lovely little bay with incredibly warm water. The waves were tempered and there are ropes to hang on to for the swell. Small pebbles of pumice floating on the surface. Had a lovely half hour dip, then explored some rock pools. Great fun!
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 27, 2023
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james d
uk5 contributions
Aug 2022
So I need to put some context here - have spent the last few days in Flores, Pico. Sao Jorge, Faial swimming in incredible natural pools with often very few people around. We went at 5pm to Ponta da Ferraria in early August - I would say there were 150 people in the water + another 100 lying out on the rocks - there were queues to actually get onto the ladders into the water. Even when we left around 6.30pm people were still piling in. It is a pretty unique experience but the authorities need to do more/have a ticketing system whereby there is a maximum amount of people like there is at other sites on the island as for me the sheer numbers of people in a small area really tarnished the experience.
Written August 10, 2022
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CSNunes
Porto, Portugal153 contributions
Aug 2020
The view, the nature, the volcanic trail, and the sea and definitely a must see. The Ferrarias natural pool is hard to get in, there are too much people, the sea current is too strong, you should wear water shoes (the rocks inside the water are sharp), always hold to the ropes that are in the water, so you go when the tide is low. So it is just for people that are not nervous or scared and can in the end relax.
We tried to go twice, gave up the first time, because there were too many people, a big crown. And this was in very low (if not empty) tourist season with the COVID-19 pandemic. The second time, it was 9:00 in the morning on a Tuesday, and there were already 10 people there. We went in, the water was not that warm because the sea waves were coming into the pool (although in low tide). Still it is a rare monument of nature, that you should visit.
Written September 18, 2020
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John R
Arlington, MA24 contributions
Jul 2022
We have never encountered anything quite like this in our travels. A thermal pool that is also fed by open ocean water- an App can up uploaded to one's phone to find the optimal times to go, when the water is the perfect temperature. The setting is extraordinary, as you walk across a black lava field to get to the pool, you climb down a metal ladder into the water, and there are ropes to hang onto as the tide sweeps in, often with surprising force. Highly recommended to wear water shoes, as there are big rocks underfoot.
Our time there was cut short by the tide bringing in stinging jellyfish, so the lifeguards on duty got us all out of the water.
But not before we'd gotten a chance to experience a truly unique Azorean aquatic experience.
Written July 24, 2022
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Randy P
Mobile, AL18 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
This was a once in a lifetime experience for us. I'm not sure we should have gone in though as it was a rough day and we were buffeted around quite a bit. The younger person's seemed to handle it fine though. There are robes to hold on to so you are not smashed against the rocks or dragged out to sea. The experience of hot water pouring in with the sea doesn't happen at alot of places.
Written October 17, 2022
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gat0
Montreal, Canada15,626 contributions
Oct 2021
Use to visit this place so often when growing up as a kid in Ginetes , Left 54 years ago and went back to visit last October . Could not believe the changes they made for this place . You can walk or go by car all the way down . Everything is free including the parking . Well worth a visit for those that are in the area . And please eat at a local restaurant or cafe if you are visiting Ponta Da Ferraria .
Written June 1, 2022
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Desmond B
Grimsby, Canada3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Great scenery everywhere, this was one of hundreds on beautiful places.
I recommend visiting Sao Miquel end of April into all of May.
Weather was a bit cool and overcast.
It is also best to take a tour first and then god back to your favourite places.
Written April 18, 2023
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catandgaz
Suffolk, UK60 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
A really cool experience. I imagine it will be extremely busy in summer, but in October it was great - still the busiest place we visited on the island, but plenty of space nonetheless.
Beautiful scenery, impressive waves against the coast and this lovely little bay with incredibly warm water. The waves were tempered and there are ropes to hang on to for the swell. Small pebbles of pumice floating on the surface.
Had a lovely half hour dip, then explored some rock pools. Great fun!
Written October 27, 2023
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Fonzo
7 contributions
Jan 2020
Its not for pampered people, and its little dangerous, when tide is coming, but ist great! Here is free place to change to swimsuit, and cold shower. Its not for children, because here are rocks and waves.
Here is a good restaurant too. We take big burgers for 6 and 8€ and its really good. They have nice staff and clean, good looking premises.
Written February 16, 2020
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Dec 2019
Our Family headed to Ferraria to experience the natural hot springs in the ocean. We went at low tide early in the morning. Not all of us went in, but those that did loved the experience. So fun to watch those in the water. The water was only warmish, not hot due to the big waves coming in from the ocean. Certainly worth going to experience this natural wonder!
Written January 18, 2020
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N D
Gatineau, Canada13 contributions
Aug 2020
I did not bath but the view was amazing. The water seemed nice an de it was booming of people. The drive down the hill was a bit scary but oh so worth it. Will definitely give it a try at my next visit.
Written November 15, 2020
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