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Top things to do in São Miguel
Lagoa das Sete Cidades
LagoonThe Lagoa das Sete Cidades is a twin lake located in the crater of a dormant volcano on the western third of the São Miguel Island of the Azores Archipelago. …
- Ponta Delgada
- Trails
Lagoa do Fogo
LagoonThe São Miguel Island has no shortage of beautiful natural landscapes. But Lagoa do Fogo is able to carry the most stunning local medal in the region, and is also the second largest lake on the São Miguel Island. …
- Ribeira Grande
- Trails
Poça da Dona Beija
Green SpaceAll travellers who visit Caldeiras, near the village of Furnas, should take some time off from their holidays to enjoy the wonderful thermal pools that Poça da Dona Beija has to offer.…
- Furnas
- Thermal Water
Parque Terra Nostra
Green SpaceInternationally renowned and often described as Europe’s most spectacular gardens, Terra Nostra Park can be found on São Miguel Island. The variety of activities one can experience here is vast; gardens, lush avenues, grottoes, serpentine trails…
- Furnas
- Thermal Water
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões
Green SpaceThis beautiful piece of paradise is the end product of a landscape valuation project that was aimed at providing tourists with an in loco museum among the vast natural beauty that the island has to offer. …
- Nordeste
- Trails
Boca do Inferno
ViewpointLocated at about 1000 meters of altitude, the Miradouro da Boca do Inferno has one of the most amazing landscapes of the island of São Miguel.…
- Ponta Delgada
- Trails
Caldeira das Furnas
Place of InterestIn the town of Furnas you will find a piece of the unique world known as the Caldeira das Furnas, a place that proves that we are in volcanic terrain.…
- Furnas
Ilhéu Vila Franca do Campo
Place of InterestThis isolated piece of paradise can be found just off the main island of Sao Miguel and guarantees the more adventurous traveller an exciting day. …
- Vila Franca do Campo
Caldeira Velha
Green SpaceOne of the main highlights of the Sao Miguel Island is its thermal lakes and hot springs. Caldeira Velha is one of these hot springs located in the centre of the island. This majestic hot spring offers an exclusive bathing opportunity to its…
- Ribeira Grande
- Thermal Water
Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz
Place of InterestThe Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz is on the top of Nossa Senhora da Paz hill, offering beautiful views of Vila Franca do Campo and making it one of the most privileged viewpoints in the village and surrounding area. …
- Vila Franca do Campo
- Viewpoint
Lagoa das Furnas
LagoonLagoa das Furnas is one of the largest lakes on the island of São Miguel and definitely a place worth visiting. …
- Furnas
- Trails
Salto do Cabrito
Green SpaceThere are over twenty hiking trails registered in São Miguel and this is definitely one not to be missed. If you like the outdoors, it is recommended that you make at least one, even if you have little time to be on the Island.…
- Ribeira Grande
- Waterfalls
Portas da Cidade
Monument & HeritageLocated in the heart of Ponta Delgada, the Portas da Cidade is an iconic monument that was originally built in 1783 in front of the old pier of Ponta Delgada. Later, in 1952, they were transferred to their current location due to the works of Avenida…
- Ponta Delgada
Miradouro de Santa Iria
ViewpointLocated near the small village of Porto Formoso, the Santa Iria viewpoint reflects the contrast between the verdant landscape of the São Miguel Island and the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean that surrounds the island.…
- Ribeira Grande
Lagoa das Empadadas
LagoonLocated near the Lagoa das Sete Cidades, these lakes are an authentic treasure that nature has to offer. This set of small lakes lies between two volcanic craters and is surrounded by a beautiful forest.…
- Ponta Delgada
- Trails
Ponta do Sossego
ViewpointSão Miguel is home to many breath-taking view points and Ponta do Sossego is one of the most gorgeous that can be found on the north coast of the island through the Azores Archipelago. …
- Nordeste
Salto do Prego
Green SpaceThe Salto do Prego is one of the many beautiful waterfalls that São Miguel has to offer. …
- Povoação
- Waterfalls
Salto da Farinha
Green SpaceIn the town of Nordeste the traveller is treated to another gorgeous site. Approximately 40 meters in height and visible during the winter, the Salto da Farinha waterfall is a site that must be seen by all who are passing by.…
- Nordeste
- Waterfalls
Lagoa do Canário
LagoonIf a more relaxed environment is what you are looking for, then Lagoa do Canário is the place to visit, best viewed in Summer time as part of a full day trip to Sete Cidades. …
- Ponta Delgada
- Trails
Museu Militar dos Açores
MuseumIn the city of Ponta Delgada, the Museu Militar dos Açores is housed in a historic building classified as a Monument of Public Interest – Forte de São Brás. This building is an example of Renaissance military architecture, built in the mid-16th…
- Ponta Delgada
Convento e Capela de Nossa Senhora da Esperança
Monument & HeritageUndoubtedly one of the most visited cultural attractions that Ponta Delgada has to offer. …
- Ponta Delgada
- Religious
Capela Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
Monument & HeritageThis stunning piece of neo-Gothic architecture, unique throughout the archipelago was built at the end of the 19th century. The Nossa Senhora das Vitorias Capela reflects on the western shore of the Furnas Lagoon making it a scene for any keen or…
- Furnas
- Religious
Ponta da Madrugada
ViewpointOne of the best viewpoints São Miguel has to offer is Ponta da Madrugada. It is located on the eastern side of the beautiful island, right on the top of a beautiful cliff; abundant with flora. …
- Nordeste
- Trails
Gruta do Carvão
Place of InterestIn the northwest part of Ponta Delgada, integrated into the Monumento Natural Regional da Gruta do Carvão (Regional Natural Monument of Gruta do Carvão) you will find the Gruta do Carvao. This unique and interesting site boasts the largest ancient…
- Ponta Delgada
Pedra dos Estorninhos
ViewpointThe 'Miradouro da Pedra dos Estorninhos' is located in the county of Nordeste, and it is one of the many breath-taking look-out points that the Azores has to offer. As with many of the look-out points found in this region this one is worth a stop to…
- Nordeste
Forte de São Brás
Monument & HeritageThe Forte de São Brás was built in the 16th century to defend the city against pirates and corsairs. It was the most important defence system the city had at the time as it was strategically situated on the west of Ponta Delgada. …
- Ponta Delgada
- Castle & Fortress
Museu Carlos Machado
MuseumLocated in the city of Ponta Delgada, the Carlos Machado Museum is the oldest museum in the archipelago. The collection began in 1880 with pieces of zoology, botany and mineralogy, a product of the development of the ancient Azorean Museum founded by…
- Ponta Delgada
Mata-Jardim José do Canto
Green SpaceMata-Jardim José do Canto is one of the most beautiful public parks in São Miguel. During your visit to this tranquil spot, you can take a walk to the waterfall and enjoy the entire surrounding flora and the view of the lake.…
- Furnas
- Trails
Palácio Sant'Ana
Place of InterestThis neo-classical French-style building, built in the 19th century, is surrounded by a beautiful garden of exotic trees and since 1980 has been the seat of the Presidency of the Regional Government of the Azores.…
- Ponta Delgada
- Green Space
Ponta da Ferraria
ViewpointWhat could sound better than a hot spring in the ocean? This unique natural spot has a natural swimming pool that is fed by a hot spring. …
- Ponta Delgada
- Thermal Water
Pico da Vara
ViewpointPico da Vara is the highest point on São Miguel Island, reaching 1103 metres above sea level. There is a trail which starts in Algarvia and ends in Pico da Vara, which travellers enjoy walking to reach the summit. …
- Nordeste
- Trails