São Miguel - Map of Attractions, Shops & More

1 Área de Paisagem Protegida das Sete Cidades

Twin Lakes and Volcanic Wonders

8.1

This protected landscape features seven volcanic craters linked by a rainbow-colored bridge. Visitors explore dramatic cliffs, ancient lava tubes and misty valleys where nature's raw beauty thrives in an otherworldly setting.

Highlights:

🏞️ Explore Sete Cidades village and lake shore
🥾 Hike trails around the volcanic crater rim
🌄 Admire dual-colored lakes from Vista do Rei viewpoint

1 Lagoa das Sete Cidades

Place

2 Ponta da Ferraria

Swimming Area

1 Sete Cidades

Place

2 Boca do Inferno Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3 Mosteiros

Place

2 Furnas

A Geothermal Wonderland

7.9

This volcanic crater on São Miguel offers dramatic black sand beaches and steaming fumaroles. The Furnas region features lush green landscapes, bubbling hot springs and unique geothermal activity that shapes its rugged terrain and natural beauty.

Highlights:

🥾 Hike the flat trail around Lagoa das Furnas for scenic views
🌋 Walk safely among steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud pots
♨️ Soak in the thermal waters at Terra Nostra Park's hot pool

4 Terra Nostra Garden

Garden

5 Ribeira Grande

Place

3 Lagoa do Fogo

POI

1 Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL™

POI

4 Island of Vila Franca

Island

5 Salto do Prego

Waterfall

6 Site of Community Importance Serra da Tronqueira/Planalto dos Graminhais

Nature Reserve

7 Pico da Vara

Peak

2 Salto do Cabrito

Waterfall

3 Cascata na Ribeira dos Caldeirões 2

Waterfall

6 Furnas Valley Design House

POI

3 Ponta Delgada

Azorean charm, volcanic beauty, ocean breezes

7.7

The Azores' largest island offers volcanic landscapes, dramatic cliffs and lush greenery. Ponta Delgada serves as a vibrant gateway to hiking trails, whale watching tours and historic sites across this unique Atlantic destination.

Highlights:

🌅 Stroll along the scenic Marina promenade at sunset
🌋 Explore the volcanic crater lake of Sete Cidades
🐋 Whale-watch in the Atlantic waters off Ponta Delgada

8 Caldeira Velha

Waterfall

1 Mercado da Graça

Marketplace

2 McDonald's

Restaurant

3 O Rei dos Queijos

Shop

1 João Paulo II Airport

Gateway to the Atlantic’s emerald islands

Portugal’s Azores archipelago connects to mainland Europe via this hub in Ponta Delgada. The airport offers facilities, frequent flights to Lisbon and Porto and serves as a gateway for tourists exploring São Miguel’s volcanic landscapes.

Places of interest in São Miguel