4 days must-see spots at São Miguel

Sergio - (s.x.traveler)
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Sergio
What you’ll do

In my opinion, if you don’t plan on hiking or participating in activities like canyoning, dolphin and whale watching, etc., but simply want to explore the island, see all its beautiful views, and visit the main attractions, 4 days would be a more suitable timeframe for a quick tour of the island, allowing you not to miss its key highlights.

The second, third, and fourth days can be rearranged, but I recommend following the order I’ve created, as visiting these places in this sequence is, in my opinion, the best way to fully understand and experience the island. Of course, you should always consider weather conditions and check cloud cover in the areas you plan to visit using local webcams.

Day Total

74,1 km (46,1 mi)

1 h 54 min

On the first day, I suggest heading to the Lagoa do Fogo area. After checking into your hotel, visit the viewpoints around Lagoa do Fogo, and then you can either relax in the hot springs and explore a nearby parks and waterfalls. The itinerary assumes you’re staying in Ponta Delgada, but feel free to choose any hotel that suits your taste. In the evening, enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants in Ponta Delgada.

I intentionally made the first day shorter, as it assumes this is your arrival day on São Miguel. However, you can extend the options for the first day by checking out the spots marked on my map that are located nearby.

1

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Hotel do Colégio
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Charming boutique hotel in Ponta Delgada
Categoria
hotel
Est. Price
$$
Direção

21,8 km (13,5 mi)

27 min

2

Miradouro do Pico da Barrosa
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Viewpoint with stunning views
Categoria
passeio turístico
Direção

1,6 km (1 mi)

2 min

3

Miradouro da Lagoa do Fogo
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Scenic viewpoint with stunning vistas
Categoria
passeio turístico
Direção

4,8 km (3 mi)

8 min

4

Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha
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Educational nature oasis in Azores
Categoria
parque
Direção

3 km (1,9 mi)

7 min

5

Cascata do Salto do Cabrito
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Charming waterfall with catwalk view
Categoria
cachoeira
Direção

12,7 km (7,9 mi)

25 min

6

Miradouro Lombadas e Cascata das Lombadas
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Scenic views and powerful waterfall
Categoria
cachoeira
Direção

30,3 km (18,9 mi)

41 min

7

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Õtaka
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Cozy fusion cuisine in city
Categoria
restaurante
Est. Price
$$
Tipo de restaurante
japonês
Direção

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