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Sao Miguel, Azores Full Travel Guide
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Kim Gervais
Are you going to Sao Miguel in the Azores? This list is a guide to all the most important sites and helpful resources for planning your trip.
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This is a comprehensive list of everything to see and experience on Sao Miguel.
Full List Of Things To Do On Sao Miguel Island
There are hotel accommodations to suit every traveler's style in Sao Miguel.
Book the Best Accommodations in Sao Miguel
Use the tourist board to help with planning your trip.
Visit Azores Tourist Board Website
There are some spectacular viewpoints on Sao Miguel - use this list with map to find them all.
Find Out The Top 11 Best Viewpoints on São Miguel Island
These gorgeous gardens date to the 1700s and have a fabulous hot spring in the middle to visit.
Parque Terra Nostra - Gardens and Hot Springs
We loved this restaurant with its fresh food and impeccable service!
MICHEL RESTAURANT, Ponta Delgada
The most rugged and natural landscapes are found in Nordeste.
Uncover the Most Beautiful Part of the Island In Nordeste
An amzing tour to see the most stunning part of the island.
The Top Tour To Visit the Stunning Nordeste Region
There are loads of hiking trails in Sao Miguel. Make sure you have good hiking shoes to explore the real hidden gems.
Quality Hiking Shoe Suggestions
This was our favourite hot springs that we visited on the island. Advance reservations are required.
Caldeira Velha Hot Springs
This is a great resource for seeing the island weather at all the different points.
Webcams - Visit Azores
The weather changes rapidly in Sao Miguel. Be prepared with a good quality waterproof jacket so you can carry on in comfort.
Waterproof Jackets & Coats | Ultimate Outdoors
Be sure to visit the most popular tea plantation on Sao Miguel. Here you can have a tour and free tasting.
Gorreana Tea Factory
For local specialties check out this laid back location.
A TASCA Restaurant in Ponta Delgada
The beautiful craters of Sete Cidades and the Western Coast are must see areas.
Explore Sete Cidades and the Western Part of the Island
Highly recommend this tour that we took to explore the back roads of Sete Cidades.
Jeep Tour to Sete Cidades & Lagao do Fogo
One the best places to go whale watching is Sao Miguel. Due to its location there are wildlife opportunities year round.
Azores Whale Watching & Wildlife Tours
This is an awesome place to experience with hot water in the sea. But also take some time to book some treatments at the Thermal Spa.
Ponta da Ferraria - A Unique Ocean Experience in the Azores
Don't miss out on visiting a Pineapple farm in Sao Miguel. They are free to visit and the pineapple is delicious!
Discover the Azores Pineapple
This fascinating location is worth a visit to see part of the extensive cave system that runs underneath Sao Miguel. Advance reservations are needed.
Explore the Carvão Caves
