Essential San Miguel: 2 Day-Tour of Natural Wonders & Top Spots

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Visit the main attractions of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo and visit one of the pineapple plantations.
8 stops
1
Arruda Pineapple Plantation
In São Miguel, find the only pineapple plantations in glasshouses, learn more about the planting process and taste a delicious pineapple liqueur
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Pico Carvao
Splendid stop for a panoramic view of the north and south coast of São Miguel, with the volcano of Lagoa do Fogo as a backdrop.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Vista do Rei Miradouro
Considered one of the seven wonders in Portugal, the sumptuous landscape from this belvedere, leaves no one indifferent. This is the most famous viewpoint in the Azores where you can see the blue and green lagoons as well as the picturesque parish inside the volcano.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Belvedere at altitude in the western part of the crater, where you can see the islanders of the Mosteiros on the west coast of São Miguel with its black rocks cutting the blue of the sea.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Caldeira das Sete Cidades
Inside the Sete Cidades volcano, we stopped in the center of the parish for a well-deserved break. During this break, you can decide to include a delicious buffet made up of several typical dishes from the region in your tour (not included, talk to your guide), explore this picturesque place, stroll along the edge of the lagoon or even go canoeing. In the center of the parish, the church of São Nicolau, normally decorated with natural flowers, invites you to visit.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Praia do Areal de Santa Barbara
Call of Hawaii of the Azores for its similarities, the beach of Santa Barbara is the best known spot for surfers, coming from all over the world.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Explore the city center of Ribeira Grande with its magnificent Paradise garden crossed by the river that gives its name to the city and visit the Mother Church on the top of its hill.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Lagoa do Fogo
Surprise yourself with the unique beauty of the lagoon at higher altitude of São Miguel. Considered by many to be the most beautiful, Lagoa do Fogo and its turquoise waters are surrounded by huge cliffs, used by several species of seabirds for nesting.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Discover the volcanic world of Furnas, the nature of the Northeast and enjoy a visit to the Gorreana tea factory
8 stops
9
Miradouro de Santa Iria
One of the most beautiful viewpoints on the north coast of São Miguel, possessing a unique beauty.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
Enjoy a tea tasting by visiting one of the only two industrial tea factories in Europe. Admire all the beauty of the tea plantation, traveling through valleys and mountains where goats clean the bushes. This is not just any plantation, it is the only and last one in the world where no pesticides or fertilizers are used, being 100% natural.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes
Northeast, where nature lives! The most visited place in the Northeast, an old area of water mills, converted into a Natural Park of great beauty with its enormous waterfalls. Sometimes, groups of adventurers practicing canyoning can be found, this being a well-known place for their practice.
4 hours 10 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Explore the place locally called "Mouth of the Volcano" where you will find countless sources of mineral waters, and you can try some of them. Stroll among the boiling water boilers and taste traditional liqueurs in a typical local craft store.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Still in the Villa das Furnas, we will take a lunch break. For the lovers of gastronomy who opted for the tour with lunch, enjoy the most authentic dish of the Azores: the Cozido das Furnas, slowly cooked in the volcanic soil and prepared to awaken all senses. Drinks, dessert and coffee are included. Travellers without lunch, can find various options to buy food and freely explore the beauty of the place.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Parque Terra Nostra
The optional visit to Terra Nostra Park offers a quiet and engaging experience where nature and wellness meet. Walk through centuries-old botanical gardens, surrounded by exotic species from around the world, and enjoy a relaxing bath in the iconic hot-water, mineral-rich spa pool. This is an optional activity and the entry is not included and can be purchased on site (17€ per person).
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
15
Lagoa das Furnas
Pass the lagoon of the Furnas where the magnificent Chapel of Our Lady of Victories, in neo-Gothic style and built on its shore, tells a beautiful love story.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Vila Franca do Campo
Start your return to your hotel by passing Villa Franca do Campo, the old capital of the island, enjoying its beautiful island, known locally as the Ilhéu de Villa Franca do Campo or “Anel da Princesa”. The scenic road along the south coast is the perfect way to finish your island discovery.

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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