EXPLORE THE WEST
SETE CIDADES
Sete Cidades is rich in lake filled craters. Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde are concidered one of Portugals 7 natural wonders. There will be a number of stops during this journey including view points to beautiful mountains, coastline, crater lakes and the village of Sete Cidades. A coffee break next to the beautiful blue lake and a cultural treat at the 18th Centry Pineapple Plantation.
MIRADOURO DO CARVÃO
CANÁRIO LAKE
VISTA DO REI
CERRADO DAS FREIRAS
SANTIAGO LAKE
SETE CIDADES VILLAGE
MIRADOURO DO ESCALVADO
PINEAPPLE PLANTATION
HALF DAY TOUR: 4 hours
THE ENCHANTING LAKE
LAGOA DO FOGO
Lagoa do Fogo has the most amazing scene. Set in the central part of the island, high above the villages, in a protected natural reserve lies Fogo Lake. This lake is the highest above sea level in São Miguel and considered a sleeping volcano. An undisturbed landscape, clear waters, and important habitate for many birds. During this programmed excursion you will also have a chance to visit and swim in a natural hot water spring. Other stops including a 150year old ceramic factory in the town of Lagoa and a city walk in the second largest city of Ribeira Grande.
CERAMIC FACTORY
FOGO LAKE
CALDEIRA VELHA THERMAL POOLS
MULHER DE CAPOTE LIQUOR FACTORY
RIBEIRA GRANDE CITY CENTER
MIRADOURO DO PALHEIRO
SANTA BARBARA BEACH
HALF DAY TOUR: 4 hours
FUMAROLES AND THERMAL BATHS
FURNAS
This journey starts in the south with viewpoints which overlook the vast ocean and picturesque Vila Franca do Campo. Continuing east we visit the Lake of Furnas, fumaroles, and mineral springs. Visit the highly recommended Botanical Garden of Terra Nostra and its beautiful thermal pool. Returning on the northcoast we visit the 18th century Tea Plantation and scenic northcoast viewpoints.
MIRADOURO DO PISÃO
VILA FRANCA DO CAMPO MARINA
SENHORA DA PAZ CHAPEL
FURNAS LAKE AND FUMAROLES
BOTANICAL GARDEN: TERRA NOSTRA
OPTIONAL
FUMAROLES AND MINERAL SPRINGS
MIRADOURO PICO DO FERRO
TEA PLANTAION: CHÁ GORREANA
MIRADOURO DE SANTA IRIA
FULL DAY TOUR: 8 hours
NORTHEAST EXPERIENCE
NORDESTE
Starting from the panaramic Salto do Cavalo and visiting the quiant town of Povoação we reach the roots of discovery of the island. The heritage of São Miguel island started in this quiet town. After we climb up again and through the rugged mountains towards Nordeste. This eastern area is filled with magnificent gardens, breathtaking viewpoints and the wide open ocean. We stop at Nordeste village befor heading towards the waterfalls of Ribeira dos Caldeirõe
MIRADOURO SALTO DO CAVALO
POVOAÇÃO HISTORICAL CENTER
MIRADOURO PONTA DO SOSSEGO
MIRADOURO PONTA DA MADRUGADA
NORDESTE TOWN SQUARE
RIBEIRA DOS CALDEIRÕES WATERFALL
MIRADOURO SALTO DA FARINHA
FULL DAY TOUR: 8 hours
