Furnas Lake Forest Villas

Located on the margins of Furnas Lake (South East Sao Miguel), in a secluded and private area. These Villas are surrounded by mountains that harmoniously circle the surroundings giving a sensation of a warm embrace. At short drives away, you can enjoy the beaches of Ribeira Quente, Vinha da Areia in Vila Franca do Campo and Agua D'Alto. The lake is in the vicinity of Furnas Village, a mystic valley where you can stroll through gardens and quiet and quaint streets, bordered by hydrangeas interweaved with wild berries and roses; visit the always amazing geysers and try a myriad of cold and hot springs in the spa (with unique medical properties). Finally visit the exotic sub-tropical plants and trees, displayed on luxurious parks and gardens. The Terra Nostra park is considered one of the best in Europe. Distances: 45km from Ponta Delgada airport 300 m from Furnas Lake shores 15km from Vila Franca do Campo and Vinha d'Areia beach 20km from Agua D'Alto beach 5km from Furnas golf course 3km from Furnas Village 9km from Ribeira Quente Village and beach 35km from Nordeste Village the most ester point of the island renowned by its sunrise views.

One of the earliest references to Furnas came from the harvesting of trees in the valley of Furnas, in order to assist the construction of many of the homes destroyed by the 1522 earthquakes and landslides in Vila Franca do Campo. This includes numerous trees used to rebuild the parochial church, a project begun by Donatary-Captain Rui Gonçalves da Câmara. In 1553, his predecessor Manuel da Câmara, issued an edict to re-plant these trees after the area was nearly deforested, and roadways were expanded under his son, Rui Gonçalves da Câmara, in order to develop the area, allowing cattle herding in the valley after 1577