Cascata do Poço do Bacalhau
The Cascata do Poço do Bacalhau is a natural waterfall on the island of Flores, a constituent part of the Azores, Portugal. It is located within the boundaries of the civil parish of Fajã Grande, which is part of the municipality of Lajes das Flores.- Type: Pond
- Description: waterfall on Azores, Portugal
- Also known as: “Cascata do Poco do Bacalhau” and “Poço do Bacalhau”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Lagoa Branca and Morro Alto.
Lagoa Branca
Lake
Lagoa Branca is a lake, which is situated 3 km east of Cascata do Poço do Bacalhau.
Morro Alto
Peak
Lagoa Comprida
Lake
Lagoa Comprida is a lake, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Cascata do Poço do Bacalhau.
Cascata do Poço do Bacalhau
- Categories: waterfall and body of water
- Location: Fajã Grande, Lajes das Flores Municipality, Azores, Islands of the Atlantic Ocean
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Latitude
39.45849° or 39° 27′ 31″ north
Longitude
-31.25589° or 31° 15′ 21″ west
Elevation
206 metres (676 feet)
Open location code
89FCFP5V+9J
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=water
OpenStreetMap feature
water=pond
GeoNames ID
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Portuguese to Spanish—“Cascata do Poço do Bacalhau” goes by many names.
- Portuguese: “Cascata do Poço do Bacalhau”
- Spanish: “Cascada de Poço de Bacalhau”
- Spanish: “Poço de Bacalhau”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Fajã Grande and Ponta.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Poço do Bacalhau and Praia Fajã Grande.
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