The small lake, at over 800 metres above sea level, is a popular destination when travelling through the central mountains of Pico.

Lagoa do Capitão is a haven for many species of birds and is surrounded by endemic Macaronesian vegetation and numerous pastures.

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If you're lucky on the infrequent clear days, you'll get breathtaking photos of Mount Pico in the background from this lagoon.

A tarmac road leads all the way to the lake, with a spacious car park at the end. The turn-off from the main road "Estrada Longitudinal" is clearly signposted and is only about 300 metres long.

There is also a marked hiking trail from the lake down to the sea to the town of Sao Roque do Pico.

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