Portugal view of Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo

A perfectly round volcanic crater partly emerging from the Atlantic Ocean, filled with crystal-clear water and colorful fish. A paradise for birds who nest and live there for months, and an equal heaven for travelers to swim and sunbathe the rest of the year. This is Ilhéu de Vila Franca (Vila Franca Islet), in São Miguel Island — Azores Archipelago.

The drive up an down to the Miradouro is not for the faint of heart.