Fenais da Luz Trip Overview
In this 2-day tour of the island of São Miguel, we divided the island into 2 parts, the West and the East Zone of the island of São Miguel.
Each day we will explore a large part of each one, so that at the end of these two days you will have an almost complete knowledge of the island of São Miguel.
On the 1st day we will explore and get to know Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, on the 2nd day, we will go to Furnas and the Northeast, each of these two days, days of full day tours.
The Order of Days may be changed, due to weather forecasts, so that we can get the best out of each day, without prejudice to our customers, because our climate changes many times.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
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
In this 2-day tour of the island of São Miguel, we divided the island into 2 parts, the West and the East Zone of the island of São Miguel.
Each day we will explore a large part of each one, so that at the end of these two days you will have an almost complete knowledge of the island of São Miguel.
On the 1st day we will explore and get to know Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, on the 2nd day, we will go to Furnas and the Northeast, each of these two days, days of full day tours.
The Order of Days may be changed, due to weather forecasts, so that we can get the best out of each day, without prejudice to our customers, because our climate changes many times.
Itinerary
Day 1: Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo
Stop At: Vista do Rei Miradouro, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9555-000 Portugal
One of the most visited places on the island of São Miguel, being for many visitors the most beautiful and stunning, this viewpoint in 2010, elected the Seven Cities as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal, in this place we have a magnificent and stunning view over the lagoon and parish of Sete Cidades.
Stop At: Igreja de Sao Nicolau, EN9-1A, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9555-043 Portugal
The center of the parish of Sete Cidades, shows us a little bit of the daily life of this peaceful parish, in which most of its inhabitants live from agriculture, it is possible to take a break for a snack or visit the local church, as well how to see the lagoon that gave the parish its name.
Stop At: Lagoa das Empadadas, Serra Devassa, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9240-113 Portugal
It is a picturesque place, if we arrive at the place on the day and at the right time, it will certainly be one of the most beautiful lagoons in São Miguel, inserted in the middle of an immense vegetation of Cryptomeria, the lagoons are garnished with azaleas giving a unique color in the spring. The Empadadas Lagoon are two small lagoons, with little depth and that are very close to each other is to take a short walk around it.
Stop At: Miradouro da Boca do Inferno, En9-1a, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9555-043 Portugal
Located in the protected area of the Canary Lagoon, it is by many the most stunning and emblematic place on the whole island of São Miguel, this viewpoint is located at the top of the caldera of the Sete Cidades, where we can, with the weather conditions in our favor, have a almost 360º panoramic view, in which we can see the blue lagoon of Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Canário and Lagoa Rasa, although its access is not easy, for those who have difficulty walking, as you have to climb a little with a small incline accentuated.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ribeira Grande, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores
Ribeira Grande being the second largest city in São Miguel, enjoy a short walk through the city center where you can see the bridge of the 8 arches, the municipal garden and the river that gave the city its name.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lagoa do Fogo, Miradouro da Serra Barrosa Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel Portugal
Located in the center of São Miguel, it is the most emblematic lagoon on the island, as it does not have many accesses and its viewpoint is located at one of the highest points, it is often conditioned by weather conditions, but it has an environment of great beauty and tranquility, with emphasis for its crystal clear waters, its peninsula and beach is one of the protected areas, also from this place we can see both sides of the island of São Miguel, as well as in the background the cities of Ponta Delgada, Lagoa and Ribeira Grande.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Praia de Santa Barbara, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal
Located in Ribeira Seca near the city of Ribeira Grande, it is one of the few beaches with volcanic sand on the north coast of the island of São Miguel, due to its strong swell it is very popular and frequented by local surfers.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fabrica de Licores Mulher de Capote, Rua do Berquo 12 Rua do Berquó, 12, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-542 Portugal
It is a factory of traditional liqueurs, a family business that allows us to visit the facilities and get to know the entire process of preparing traditional tasty liqueurs, in which we can taste some of these delicious liqueurs, internationally recognized, with emphasis on blackberry, passion fruit liqueurs. , mandarin or pineapple, among others.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal
It is a Natural Park, rich in endemic plants, and volcanic activity in which many tourists and locals will take thermal baths in which the temperature can reach 39º, it has a beautiful waterfall, its waters vary between 0s 25 to 27º of temperature.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ceramica Viera, Rua das Alminhas, Lagoa, Sao Miguel 9560-073 Portugal
Operating since 1863, the Vieira ceramic factory has passed from generation to generation and has adapted to the times. In this way, we can visit the installations and learn about the whole process of making clay, including the creation of the pieces and their cooking and also by painting them.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Furnas & Nordeste
Stop At: Caldeira das Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
In the center of the village of Furnas, where we can see several boilers with boiling water, of volcanic origin, paying special attention to the Pero Botelho caldera, in addition to the boilers the visitor, we can see various sources of water with different flavors in particular to the sour water source
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, Sao Miguel 9625-304 Portugal
Located in Gorreana, the Gorreana tea factory that has been operating since 1883, being a family business, has passed from generation to generation and withstood different crises. It is the largest tea factory in São Miguel, where it produces various types of tea, in which Green Tea and Black Tea (Pekoe, Orange Pekoe and Broken Leaf), are the most appreciated by locals and visitors. It is possible to visit and explore the facilities and get to know the whole process and preparation of tea and enjoy a cup of tea at the end of the visit. There is a trail through the plantation where you can get to know Gorreana’s tea plantations better.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Nossa Senhora da Paz, Rua da Paz, Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel 9680 Portugal
Located in Vila Franca do campo, the Chapel or chapel Nª Senhora da Paz, has a viewpoint with a magnificent and panoramic view over Vila franca do Campo, from where you can see several pineapple plantations, bananas, the islet of Vila Franca do Campo and sometimes the island of Sta Maria, it is also possible to visit the chapel.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro de Santa Iria, Porto Formoso, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal
Viewpoint to the North coast of the island of São Miguel, in this place, we can see a large part of the north coast and the three mountains that make up the island of São Miguel (Sete Cidades, Pico da Barrosa and Pico da Vara).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Caldeira das Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Located in the village of Furnas, the boilers and fumaroles provide an unforgettable experience, not only for its atmosphere, but for the sulfur odors, the noise that comes from the boilers, the steam that comes out of them, but also due to the high number of different springs of water, which can be, carbonated, iron, sour or even hot. Many locals enjoy this place, not only for its waters, but also for the small traditional trade with different local delicacies and not only, with corn being boiled in one of the boilers chosen by the majority of the population.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lagoa das Furnas, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Mandatory stop by the Furnas Lake, not only for the landscape around the lake, also for the existence of fumaroles and where a place where it is possible to cook typical Azorean cuisine on volcanic soil with high temperatures, where one of the most popular dishes made by the locals and by those who visit us is made, which is Furnas stew. Where you can watch the pans being removed from under the floor and then transported to different restaurants.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Nordeste, Nordeste, Sao Miguel, Azores
The Northeast is a village and the smallest municipality of São Miguel, the majority of its population lives essentially from services and agriculture, when we reach the Northeast area we are escaped by peace, tranquility and the beauty of its viewpoints, park and road, in which the majority are well decorated, flowery and cared for. In the center of the Northeast we can visit the Church, the bridge and explore on foot a little of the daily life of the local population.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes, Estrada Regional Achada, 011, Sao Miguel 9630-024 Portugal
It is a park / garden that allows the visitor to get to know a beautiful waterfall that is close to the cascade of the Ribeira dos Caldeirões, in this park it is possible to visit some water mills, where people used to go to take the corn to grinding it is possible to take a relaxing walk through the park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Farol do Arnel, Rua Ribeira Do Ferreiro 117, Nordeste, Sao Miguel 9630-000 Portugal
Located at the tip of the Arnel, the tip that is more northeast of the island of São Miguel, a lighthouse was built with the name of this rocky tip in the 19th century and that continues to function, with the purpose of helping maritime navigation is undoubtedly the most picturesque lighthouse of São Miguel, at the same time we can see the small fishing port and part of the island’s coast.
Duration: 10 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
