What to do in São Miguel

The island of São Miguel in the Azores Archipelago is renowned for its natural beauty, unforgettable landscapes, and breathtaking lagoons that create magnificent holiday postcards. It is no wonder that this island is referred to as the Green Island due to the lush greenery that characterizes it. It is the perfect destination for those seeking a few days in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, as there are various vacation packages available in the Azores that can be personalized to suit each individual.

The mentioned vacation packages in the Azores can range from 3 to 7 or more days, depending on each person’s availability. Those looking for a weekend getaway in the Azores can take advantage of tours offered by the company Atlantimagia, which has pre-planned tours but also caters to individual requests. Atlantimagia ensures that the experience of a vacation in the Azores is unforgettable.

You can visit several important sites, such as Lagoa do Fogo, Lagoa das Sete Cidades, the geothermal area of Furnas with its fumaroles, and the northeastern part of the island. And of course, a vacation in the Azores would not be complete without tasting the region’s delicacies. You can try the marvelous liquors, visit the Gorreana tea plantation, indulge in pineapple from a plantation, and, of course, savor the famous cozido das Furnas.

With Atlantimagia, you can take 8-hour or 4-hour tours, exploring the most beautiful locations on the island, including its iconic lagoons. These include the Sete Cidades Lagoon with its blue and green lakes, Lagoa do Fogo (a dormant volcano and the second-highest point on the island), Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo (a submerged volcanic crater), the geothermal area of Furnas with its fumaroles, various thermal baths, and magnificent viewpoints that showcase these natural wonders.

Here are the tours offered by Atlantimagia as part of their vacation packages in the Azores, but it’s important to note that they can be customized to your preferences:

Furnas 8h

• Santa Bárbara Beach;
• Ribeira Grande City Center;
• Santa Iria Viewpoint;
• Gorreana Tea Factory;
• Pico do Ferro Viewpoint;
• Cozido Experience or Fumaroles;
• Lunch;
• Terra Nostra Thermal Baths or Poça da Beija;
• Nossa Senhora da Paz Viewpoint;
• Morgado’s Queijadas Factory in Vila Franca.

Sete Cidades 8h

• Pico do Carvão Viewpoint;
• Carvão Aqueduct;
• Lagoa do Canário Viewpoint;
• Boca do Inferno Viewpoint;
• Vista do Rei Viewpoint;
• Cerrado das Freiras Viewpoint;
• Lagoa de Santiago Viewpoint;
• São Nicolau Church;
• Lunch;
• Ponta do Escalvado Viewpoint;
• Caneiros Natural Pools.

Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo 8h

• Pico do Carvão Viewpoint;
• Carvão Aqueduct;
• Lagoa do Canário Viewpoint;
• Boca do Inferno Viewpoint;
• Vista do Rei Viewpoint;
• Cerrado das Freiras Viewpoint;
• Lagoa de Santiago Viewpoint;
• São Nicolau Church;
• Lunch;
• Ponta do Escalvado Viewpoint;
• Lagoa do Fogo Viewpoint;
• Caldeira Velha or Salto do Cabrito.

Nordeste 8h

• Pineapple Plantation or Gorreana Tea Factory;
• Salto da Farinha Viewpoint;
• Ribeira dos Caldeirões;
• Lunch;
• Priolo Environmental Center;
• Nordeste City Center;
• Ponta do Sossego Viewpoint;
• Ponta da Madrugada Viewpoint.

Furnas 4h

• Santa Bárbara Beach;
• Gorreana Tea Factory;
• Pico do Ferro Viewpoint;
• Fumaroles;
• Santa Iria Viewpoint.

Sete Cidades 4h

• Pico do Carvão Viewpoint;
• Lagoa do Canário Viewpoint;
• Boca do Inferno Viewpoint;
• Vista do Rei Viewpoint;
• Cerrado das Freiras Viewpoint;
• Lagoa de Santiago Viewpoint;
• São Nicolau Church;
• Ponta do Escalvado Viewpoint.