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Continuing this our journey by S. Miguel de
ample space for peace between green and flowers, ponds of a beauty that cuts the breath, are characteristic of S. Miguel.

The boiler Seven Cities is one of the most impressive and beautiful lakes of the island of San Miguel, with its wide crater 12km from the perimeter.

The unforgettable scene of Laguna Verde and Laguna Azul framed by craggy hillsides covered with trees and flowers, and the margins of the headland called the Blue Lagoon relaxing walks and picnics in quiet environment. The legend attributes the different color of water to tears included a princess and a shepherd who saw their love thwarted and, crying, created the pond at the bottom of the crater.

Inside the boiler, visit the picturesque village of Seven Cities, with quaint houses of popular architecture and the Parish Church, neogótica (XIX century), green pastures and small, but attractive, Santiago.Junto Lake of the Blue Lagoon, the picturesque garden Of magnificent woods and masses of azaleas. The View from the viewpoints of King and the Cerrado of nuns provide interesting views on the road which crosses the crest of the boiler with tier of green hydrangeas.

The Lake of Fire is another of the most impressive. Located in the crater of an extinct volcano, has a huge pond of water with a beach as transparent peninsula.

To all who visit provides a splendid horizons of the sea and hills and is in its vicinity of the ponds Conger and the water lily, small-scale but of great beauty.

Leave behind the daily lives and accept the invitation to know the beauty of these landscapes, tremino well this little presentation of a unique place in the world.
Célia Pires

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  • Copyright: celia pires (celiapires) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 10 W: 0 N: 17] (71)
  • Genre: Places
  • Medium: Color
  • Date Taken: 2008-03-08
  • Categories: Nature
  • Photo Version: Original Version
  • Date Submitted: 2008-11-15 15:01
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