Miradouro da Barrosa — Local services in Vila Franca do Campo

!No Rental Cars Between 9:00 and 19:00! Absolutely stunning view and surroundings! Make sure to arrive either early in the morning or late in the evening tho! Biggest problem is the fast changing and unpredictable weather/clouds! I’ve spent around 5 days watching the peak out the hotel window and using the webcam on SpotAzores to watch out for a time the clouds break before i finally caught the right time to drive up for the gorgeous view! Watch the webcams and don’t give up if there’s fog when you arrive, it’ll eventually clear up! Easy road access and fairly empty parking during the Car rental allowed times, a must visit while in...

This was recommended as a better viewpoint than the one a few minutes further north (which is much more popular too - probably because it has a trail down to the lake there). Therefore it's easier to find parking - about 5-7 cars can fit here. You can see antennae above you too and some people walk up to them too (there is another parking spot nearby which is next to a path leading up to those). However both times we came here, the weather was foggy so you need some luck on your side for the views. There is a small track to walk down by the side of the car parking spaces but I am not sure where...

Breathtaking views and there are many viewpoints throughout the road. Forbidden entrance with your personal vehicle from 9h to 19h, but there are constant buses that take you as you wish.

It is possible to trek around the crater, and from and to the peak of the crater and the rest of the island.

Warnings! It’s forbidden to go down to the lagoon, as it is a safeguarded habitat for seagulls and other animals.

The are is prone to develop a lot of dense fog in a matter of seconds, so it’s advisable to take a light...