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Azores Geopark
Horta
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Local - Azores Geopark, Horta
The Azores archipelago has a rich and vast geodiversity, and an important geological heritage composed by several sites of scientific, educational and touristic interests. Given the insular nature of the region, the Azores Geopark is supported on a geosites network dispersed by the nine islands and the surrounding seafloor, i) that ensures the representativeness of the geodiversity that characterizes the Azorean territory, ii) that reflects its geological and eruptive histories, iii) with common conservation and promotion strategies, and iv) based on a decentralized management structure with support in all the islands. Volcanoes, calderas, lakes, lava fields, fumaroles, hot springs and thermal waters, volcanic caves, "fajãs", fault scarps and marine fossil deposits, among many others, are characteristic elements of the Azorean geological heritage. Beyond this heritage, there are other values of reference in the archipelago, such as its rich biodiversity and the architectural, cultural, ethnographic and immaterial heritages of undeniable value. Come, then, to know the Azorean volcanoes and enjoy an eruption… of Flavours, Smells and Experiences!
Representative
Entity: Associação Geoparque Açores
Telephone: 961638466
Address: Centro de Empresas da Horta Rua do Pasteleiro S/N Angústias, Horta
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Points of interest to visit