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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.

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
Hotel do Colégio
Charming boutique hotel in Ponta Delgada
Categoria
hotel
Est. Price
$$
garoupas inn
garoupas inn
Cozy seafront hotel with local charm
Categoria
hotel
Est. Price
$$
Herdade do Ananás
Herdade do Ananás
Charming boutique hotel in Azores
Categoria
hotel
Est. Price
$$
Senhora da Rosa, Tradition & Nature Hotel
Senhora da Rosa, Tradition & Nature Hotel
Cozy retreat blending tradition and elegance
Categoria
hotel
Est. Price
$$$

21,8 km (13,5 mi)

27 min

2

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

1,6 km (1 mi)

2 min

3

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

4,8 km (3 mi)

8 min

4

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

3 km (1,9 mi)

8 min

5

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

12,7 km (7,9 mi)

27 min

6

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

29,8 km (18,5 mi)

39 min

7

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Õtaka
Õtaka
Cozy fusion cuisine in city
Categoria
restaurante
Est. Price
$$
Tipo de restaurante
japonês
A Tasca
A Tasca
Tasty Mediterranean and Portuguese cuisine
Categoria
restaurante
Est. Price
$$
Tipo de restaurante
local
Tasquinha Vieira
Tasquinha Vieira
Cozy gem with modern Azorean cuisine
Categoria
restaurante
Est. Price
$$
Tipo de restaurante
local
Ta Gente
Ta Gente
Trendy Mediterranean cuisine in Ponta Delgada
Categoria
bar
Est. Price
$$

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