Sete Cidades Lagoons & Mosteiros Basaltic Coastline - West Coast

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Miradouro do Pico do Carvao

  Start by driving up to the caldera's wall through a inner road of the island, stop by a viewpoint to see both north and south coastlines and the vast hills and volcanic formations along São Miguel.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Muro Das Nove Janelas

  Check the old roman style aqueducts that were used to carry fresh water among villages without access to tap water back in the day. We'll stop by two different structures, one of them being one the most popular stops on social media: the Nine Windows wall of Sete Cidades,

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Lagoa do Canario

  Reach into a secluded lagoon surrounded by trees, the Lagoa do Canário can be contemplated only from a few access points. The lush vegetation of Cryptomerias and high humidity in the air, makes it like we're walking into an enchanted forest.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Miradouro da Boca do Inferno

  Take a easy walk through the natural park of Lagoa do Canario up until the viewpoint of Boca do Inferno, where one can contemplate the valleys formed around the Sete Cidades volcano, the Blue and Green lagoons and the village of Sete Cidades. From an height of around 700 meters above sea level there's a lot to appreciate. (A minimum level of physical aptitude is required due to a steep climb to the viewpoint.)

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Vista do Rei Miradouro

  Contemplate the whole vastness of Sete Cidades green and blue lagoons from the King's View viewpoint, learn about the history of the abandoned hotel that lies in ruins and the legend behind the lagoons. We'll make a stop on a less busy stop before reaching the very populated viewpoint.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Lagoa de Santiago

  Descend into the caldera through the Hydrangeas Road! Depending on the time of the year contemplate the lush hydrangeas bushes on both sides of the road. Making a stop by another viewpoint, you'll discover the Santiago lagoon from up above.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Caldeira das Sete Cidades

  A quick stop by the bridge dividing the Green and Blue lagoons of Sete Cidades. Quick photo for your everlasting memories.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Sete Cidades

  Local Food Buffet Lunch cooked the Azorean way. For lunch, indulge your tasting buds with our regional style food, you’ll have options of meat, fish and vegetarian at a family owned local restaurant. (Starter, Main Course, Drink, Dessert and Coffee included)

  1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades

  Have a walk around a section of the blue lagoon of Sete Cidades, to let the food go down slowly and reconnect yourself with serenity from nature.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Sete Cidades

  Dwell around the village of Sete Cidades to check the local tea house or just one of the very few beautiful neo-gothic churches on the island.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado

  Reach the top of a cliff on the westernmost point of São Miguel to appreciate the views of Mosteiros and its islets, learn about the story of the missing Azorean island. We'll also introduce to you points of interest around the area.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  Mosteiros Beach

  Descend into Mosteiros, a fajã formation, that compasses a vast coast of dark rock formations, a beach with an unique view of the Mosteiros islets and natural pools formed by lava flows. Optional swims (conditions apply).

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The remaining time of the Tour is the minimum time driving between our destinations. Don't worry we'll have plenty to see even while driving.

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