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Caldeira Velha Mudpots

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Caldeira Velha is a small geothermal area on the island of São Miguel in the Azores archipelago of Portugal. It contains warm water cascades, thermal pools, and mudpots, set within a forested protected reserve. The area is part of the volcanic landscape that characterizes São Miguel Island.

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Can visitors bathe at Caldeira Velha?

Yes, designated thermal pools and a warm waterfall are used for bathing within the protected site. Entry and bathing capacity are controlled, so reservations may be required during busy periods.

Are the Caldeira Velha mudpots the same as the bathing pools?

No. The geothermal vents and hot, muddy areas are observation features, while bathing is limited to constructed or designated pools at safer temperatures.

What volcano heats Caldeira Velha?

The reserve lies on the northern flank of the Fogo volcanic complex on São Miguel. The same geothermal system produces warm water, steam, iron-rich deposits, and altered ground.

How does Caldeira Velha differ from Furnas?

Caldeira Velha is a compact forest reserve known for thermal bathing and a warm cascade. Furnas has a larger inhabited volcanic landscape with fumaroles, cooking holes, and nearby Furnas Lake.

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