Serra de Santa Barbara
Cruzinhas, Terceira - Portugal
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Just off the main coastal road at the hamlet of Cruzinhas on the southwest coast is a ridge that affords magnificent views of the island. Slowly climbing up the slopes of Serra de Santa Bárbara, this scenic road leads through magnificent landscapes, with Japanese cedars and colourful hydrangea bushes dominating the views on the lower levels. With about 8 kilometres in diameter, this volcanic massif, which once created the western part of the island, encircles the lush green crater of the same name on its southwest side. The whole region of Serra de Santa Bárbara is protected for its botanical, scientific and scenic value.
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