Vacation to Portugal
Discover Sao Miguel for vacation to Azores, Portugal
The Azores are only for nature using their volcanoes, crater lakes, waterfalls and hot springs. These paradise islands are the most impressive and delightful places I’ve ever visited. Situated inside the North Atlantic Ocean, the Azores will still be unspoiled, not (yet) set with tourists and doubtless the greenest islands you’ll ever encounter in your lifetime. They is a paradise on the planet and they’re not referred to as the Hawaii of Europe for nothing. Oh, and also a fun fact; São Miguel hasmore cows than humans.
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The favorite and best known island in Azores would be the biggest one; Sao Miguel. Here most flights land from Europe plus the USA. Even though it isn’t that big, it’s worth to waste a few days here, because there’s tons to try and do! Road tripping may be the best (and I even dare to mention the only) strategy to explore the complete island. So I advise to book a rental car ahead of time, like I did. That way there’s no browsing line and you're sure there’s a motor vehicle waiting for you, prepared to explore! I rented an auto via Ilha Verde for everyone three islands I visited. I chose to keep at Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel’s capital, so all my day trips started from that point.
Warning: reading this you’ll wish to pack your bags leave for a Sao Miguel Azores excursion immediately!
Warning: reading this you’ll wish to pack your bags leave for a Sao Miguel Azores excursion immediately!
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- Miradouro da Boca do Inferno & Sete Cidades
From there it is possible to drive to Ribeira Grande. (or lower to Sete Cidades, always Mosteiros its keep is a great black rock beach, after which drive to Ribeira Grande).
- Ribeira Grande
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At Ribeira Grande explore the city a little. At the Rua Nossa Senhora da Conceiçao you may find some stores and cafes. At the end there’s an excellent church as well as a park area.
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forest and more than pipelines to your waterfall. If you’re lazy you'll be able to also drive on the waterfall, but you’ll miss the experience.
- Caldeira Velha
- Lagoa do Fogo
- Ponta Delgada
Return to Ponta Delgada and have your evening when you eat in one in the tiny local restaurants inside old town center, where they serve your food for the table just as if you’re eating at someone’s house. It’s fresh, simple but delicious food.
- Cha Porto Formoso & Cha Gorreana
- Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes
- Via Nordeste to Faial da Terra
- Hike to Salto do Prego
From there you might have 2 options depending around the time left. You can continue the hike to a new waterfall called Salto do Cagarrão or you are able to start returning via Sanguinho. After leaving the city, a really steep descend on the cobblestone path follows that has a view on Faial da Terra.
Depending about the time it is also suggest to complete a whale/dolphin spotting tour. According for the tour operators from the islands you might have a 97% possible opportunity to encounter these fantastic creatures. They are spotted by people who find themselves at a lookout about the coast, using powerful binoculars, and inform the boats.
If you rather like shopping; there’s a large shopping center called Parque Atlantico on the northwest side of the location.
- Ponta Delgada
- Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz
- Lagoa das Furnas
- Miradouro do Pico do Ferro
- Parque Terra Nostra
- Furnas town
- Ponta Delgada
Depending about the time it is also suggest to complete a whale/dolphin spotting tour. According for the tour operators from the islands you might have a 97% possible opportunity to encounter these fantastic creatures. They are spotted by people who find themselves at a lookout about the coast, using powerful binoculars, and inform the boats.
If you rather like shopping; there’s a large shopping center called Parque Atlantico on the northwest side of the location.
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