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

In São Miguel, find the only pineapple plantations in glasshouses, learn more about the planting process and taste a delicious pineapple liqueur

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.

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.

slanders of the Mosteiros on the west coast of São Miguel with its black rocks cutting the blue of the sea.

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.

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.

rossed by the river that gives its name to the city and visit the Mother Church on the top of its hill.

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.

One of the most beautiful viewpoints on the north coast of São Miguel, possessing a unique beauty.

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.

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.

tless 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.

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.

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).

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.

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.