Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre

The Caldeira Velha Natural Monument, located on the northern slope of the volcanic mass of Água de Pau, on São Miguel, is a place with unique characteristics throughout the Region, with high scientific, environmental, educacional and  geotourist interest.

Since its particularities make it a privileged natural space, with a strong potential for attracting visitors, its protection and safeguarding, carried out, in part, through access control, is therefore justified.

Thus, the load capacity for the Caldeira Velha Natural Monument was defined, aiming to preserve and conserve the natural heritage of this protected area.

Aiming for a better management of the load capacity of the Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre and the visitors’ satisfaction, the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action has developed an online platform, which provides a quick and agile purchase of tickets.

The purchase of tickets for the following day ends at 23h59, daily, and it is not possible to purchase tickets for the same day via this method.

WARNING: Following the warning issued by the Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security, as determined by the Health Delegation of Ribeira Grande, it is hereby informed that Caldeira Velha Thermal Pools are temporarily closed.