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Praia/Lagoa do Fogo trail
Lagoa do Fogo, one of the most beautiful lagoons of the Sete Cidades area on the Sao Miguel island is inviting us to visit it. But you have no idea how to get there?
What would you say about a hiking trail that will get you right to the Lagoa do Fogo, where you can rest a little bit and have some spectacular pictures and then start back to your hotel?
On the road you have the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view of the southern coast of the island and you will encounter many species of interesting plants. Here is our proposal for a Praia/Lagoa do Fogo hiking trail!
Serra Devassa trail
The Serra Devassa is a potuguese sierra located in the parrish of Sete Cidades and is part of the Protected Landscape Area of the Sete Cidades .
The Serra Devassa geological accident has its highest point called the Pico das Mares at 873 meters altitude above the sea level and it also forms one of the largest mountain ranges of the island of Sao Miguel.
This mountainous formation is the craddle of the Western part of the island and home to a large area of forests with rare floral species.
Mata do Canario trail
Mata do Canario (Canary Forest) is a natural park located in the Sete Cidades area in Sao Miguel Azorean island.
This forest area located at high altitude within the island of Sao Miguel presents besides an extraordinary botany some of the finest views on the island.
Because of this botanical richness, the Mata do Canario is set in an area classified as protected landscape.
Vista do Rei/Sete Cidades trail
The huge volcanic crater of Sete Cidades is home to two lakes: Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde which are named after their color when it reflects the sky and the mountains around.
Vila Franca do Campo, the islet on the island
Would you like to visit a special spot in the Azores? If the answer is yes, we suggest Vila Franca do Campo, the islet on the island.
Sete Cidades/Lagoa do Fogo full day tour
How about visiting the most spectacular sites in the Azores on a full-day tour? In a combined visit to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, you will experience volcanic craters, magnificent lakes, and stunning views.
Just take a look at the Sete Cidades/Lagoa do Fogo full day tour we are proposing to you. We assure you that you will enjoy every single moment on this beautiful island and will have the opportunity to explore the Azores like no one before.
Description of the Sete Cidades/Lagoa do Fogo full day tour:
9:00 – Pick up in Hotel or city center
9:20 – Pico do Carvao pointview
9:30 – Empadadas Lake
10:00 – Canario Lake
11:00 – Vista do Rei pointview
11:25 – Salto das freiras Pointview
11:30 – Santiago Lake
12:00 – Sete Cidades Church (center of the village) – Lunch Time it’s can be in Sete Cidades Village (Meat) or in Mosteiros (Fish)
13:30 – Escalvado (Mosteiros) Pointview
14:30 – Capelas old Fishing Wales port pointview
15:30 – City Square of Ribeira Grande (in this stop the tourist have the opportunity to taste liquors with different flavors)
16:15 – Caldeira Velha Waterfalls
17:00 – Fire Lake pointview (755m)
17:30 – 2nd Fire Lake pointview (947m)
18:00 – Old Ceramic Factory from Lagoa (with guide visit)
19:00 – Drop off in Hotel or City Center
Have the best experience with Ponta Delgada Tours! You will not regret it!
3 Spots not to miss in Ribeira Grande
Today’s destination of choice is a place that must make your visit list for your Azores Island trip. So here are 3 Spots not to miss in Ribeira Grande, one of the most quiet and picturesque parts of the Island of Sao Miguel.
Povoacao/Nordeste full day tour
Let’s discover the further sights of the island, the eastern part of Sao Miguel Island: Povoacao, which was the first settlement of the island, an airy town surrounded by seven hills, and Nordeste, the country of the most beautiful belvedere Salto Cavalo and the viewpoint Ponta da Madrugada.
Povoacao, an amazing Azores destination
“It is a truth universally acknowledged”, as the story goes, that volcanic islands are a beautiful, idyllic scenery, offering every weary traveler a once in a lifetime opportunity to escape reality in a secluded, wonderful corner of earthly paradise. One such place is Povoacao, an amazing Azores destination whose secrets we would like to unravel in a few lines.
Lagoa, the best destination in the Azores
If somebody were to ask me about a place to spend a quiet and beautiful moment of respite in the sunny idyllic Azores Islands, I’d pick Lagoa, the best destination in the Azores.