Azores Trip Overview
This full-day tour of the Seven Natural Wonders of São Miguel, we selected 7 places Natural Wonders, being by many the best places with the greatest tourist highlight on the island of São Miguel, is intended for the public that does not have many days, during their stay in São Miguel, this way you get to know some of the best and most beautiful places on our island.
We will explore the Lakes of Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas, the Tea Plantation, the Boilers and Fumaroles in Furnas and a magnificent waterfall (Salto do Cabrito) and also enjoy the views over the sea coast and the islet of Vila Franca do Campo.
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Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Azores, Portugal
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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This full-day tour of the Seven Natural Wonders of São Miguel, we selected 7 places Natural Wonders, being by many the best places with the greatest tourist highlight on the island of São Miguel, is intended for the public that does not have many days, during their stay in São Miguel, this way you get to know some of the best and most beautiful places on our island.
We will explore the Lakes of Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas, the Tea Plantation, the Boilers and Fumaroles in Furnas and a magnificent waterfall (Salto do Cabrito) and also enjoy the views over the sea coast and the islet of Vila Franca do Campo.
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Boca do Inferno Viewpoint, Rua Ribeira Do Ferreiro 117 Candelaria Perto De Ponta Delgada, 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: 25 minutes
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.
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: Salto do Cabrito, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal
One of the most beautiful waterfalls on the island of São Miguel, whose water comes from springs that are close to Lagoa do Fogo, where in its water course it is used for the production of electricity, which we can see through the hydroelectric power station of Salto do Cabrito , which is close to the waterfall of the same name, as part of the Salto do Cabrito pedestrian trail, it is not easy to reach by car and is also used by bathing places in the summer season.
Duration: 15 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: 40 minutes
Stop At: Pico do Ferro Viewpoint, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
This viewpoint has a magnificent and panoramic view over the Furnas lake and valley, from where we can see the dimension of what was the largest volcano on the island of São Miguel and we can also see in this viewpoint the fumaroles next to the lake and the place where it is made the Furnas stew, the viewpoint is well maintained and flowered, with three observation points, allowing you to enjoy the place and the views in different perspectives.
Duration: 15 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: 25 minutes
