Fenais da Luz Trip Overview
Beginning the tour from the South of San Miguel, visit the Ceramica Vieira factory and see how local pottery is made. Witness the cultural process and look around for souvenirs.
The next stop takes you up the mountain of Lagoa do Fogo. Then head down to the Caldeira Velha, a small garden where you can bathe yourself in warm water heated by the volcano.
Feeling refreshed after the bath, head next to the Ribeira Grande, a city where you can taste several liqueurs produced by Mulher from the Capote Factory. Eat a unique lunch at Lagoa, with their traditionally inspired cuisine. After lunch head out to see more of the natural features of the island. Stop and see the Sete Cidades Volcano, with more magnificent views over various lagoons. The tour will finish at the Augusto Arruda’s Pineapple Plantation, where you will be able to see how local pineapples are produced.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Fenais da Luz, Portugal
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fenais da Luz, Azores, Portugal
Beginning the tour from the South of San Miguel, visit the Ceramica Vieira factory and see how local pottery is made. Witness the cultural process and look around for souvenirs.
The next stop takes you up the mountain of Lagoa do Fogo. Then head down to the Caldeira Velha, a small garden where you can bathe yourself in warm water heated by the volcano.
Feeling refreshed after the bath, head next to the Ribeira Grande, a city where you can taste several liqueurs produced by Mulher from the Capote Factory. Eat a unique lunch at Lagoa, with their traditionally inspired cuisine. After lunch head out to see more of the natural features of the island. Stop and see the Sete Cidades Volcano, with more magnificent views over various lagoons. The tour will finish at the Augusto Arruda’s Pineapple Plantation, where you will be able to see how local pineapples are produced.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ceramica Viera, Rua das Alminhas, Lagoa, Sao Miguel 9560-073 Portugal
This is where you will see how the local pottery is made.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lagoa do Fogo, Miradouro da Serra Barrosa Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel Portugal
Viewpoint over the beautiful Lagoa do Fogo – a lagoon inside of a crater.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal
Hot thermal springs and interpretation center on the North coast of the island – in Ribeira Grande.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vista do Rei Miradouro, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9555-000 Portugal
This is one of the most iconic viewpoints of São Miguel island, where you can see the two-colored lagoon.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Arruda Pineapple Plantation, Rua Doutor Augusto Arruda Faja de Baixo, Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel 9500-454 Portugal
Visit to the unique pineapple plantations in greenhouses.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fabrica de Licores Mulher de Capote, Rua do Berquo 12 Rua do Berquó, 12, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-542 Portugal
Local liqueuer factory on the North coast of the island – Mulher do Capote.
Duration: 30 minutes
