Furnas
Portugal · AzoresPT
Civil parish in Azores, Portugal
Furnas is a civil parish in the municipality of Povoação on the island of São Miguel in the Portuguese Azores. The population in 2011 was 1,439, in an area of 34.43 km2. The parish is one of the largest in the island and in the Azores. It is located east of Lagoa and Ponta Delgada, west of Povoação and southeast of Ribeira Grande.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,399
- Coordinates
- 37.776, -25.310
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Azores
- Elevation
- 198 m
Overview of Furnas
Furnas is the kind of village you find in Azores, Portugal. It counts about 1,399 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around nature, water sports and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Furnas
Nature in Furnas
(15)On the nature side, Furnas offers Caves, Forest, Gardens, Geological Formations and Islands. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Furnas. 15 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Water Sports in Furnas
(5)Our data lists Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Scuba Diving as water sports options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Furnas's own activity tags.
Adventure in Furnas
(4)For adventure, expect Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks and Climbing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Furnas's own activity tags.
Sports in Furnas
(2)On the sports side, Furnas offers Biking and Golf. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Furnas. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Furnas
(1)Looking for shopping? Furnas has Food. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. This reflects only what is documented for Furnas.
Wellness in Furnas
(1)The wellness shortlist for Furnas: Therms. It is a direct read of Furnas's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Furnas
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Furnas viable all year.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Azores plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Atlantic/Azores on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Furnas that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Furnas known for?
- Travellers associate Furnas with nature, water sports and adventure. It sits in Azores, Portugal and counts about 1,399 residents.
- What can you do in Furnas?
- Furnas is tagged with Caves, Forest, Gardens, Geological Formations and Islands, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Furnas?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Furnas viable all year.
- Where is Furnas located?
- Furnas belongs to Azores, Portugal, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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