Things to do in The Azores

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The most visited in The Azores

Lakes in Sao Miguel

Lake of Fire

(19)

Lakes in Sao Miguel

Lagoa das Sete Cidades

(12)

Islands in Sao Miguel

São Miguel

(13)

Nature Reserves in Ribeira Grande

Caldeira Velha

(12)

Lakes in Sete Cidades

Lagoa das Sete Cidades

(10)

The Most Breathtaking Views

Viewpoints in Ponta Delgada

Viewpoint Tomba do Elephant

(3)

Viewpoints in Sao Miguel

Miradouro do Cerrado Das Freiras

(4)

Viewpoints in Sao Miguel

Miradouro do Pico Vermelho

(3)

Viewpoints in Ponta Delgada

Viewpoint Rasa Lagoas, Santiago, Green and Blue

(2)

Viewpoints in Ribeira Grande

Landeira Monte da Velha

The Most Beautiful Churches

Churches in Sao Miguel

San Nicolas Church

(2)

Churches in Furnas

Chapel Nossa Senhora Das Vitórias

(3)

Churches in Ribeira Grande

Espírito Santo Parish Church

(1)

Churches in Furnas

Chapel of Our Lady of Victories

(1)

Churches in Ponta Delgada

San Pedro Church

(1)

The Most Beautiful Lakes

Lakes in Sao Miguel

Lake of Fire

(19)

Lakes in Sao Miguel

Lagoa das Sete Cidades

(12)

Lakes in Sete Cidades

Lagoa das Sete Cidades

(10)

Lakes in Furnas

Furnas Lake

(3)

Lakes in Ponta Delgada

Lagoa do Canario

(6)

Natural Parks

Nature Reserves in Ribeira Grande

Caldeira Velha

(12)

Nature Reserves in Ponta Delgada

José do Canto Botanical Garden

(6)

Nature Reserves in Sao Miguel

Natural Pools in Mosteiros

(4)

Nature Reserves in Furnas

Natural Park of Sao Miguel

(2)

Nature Reserves in Angra Do Heroismo

Monte Brasil

(6)

The Best Islands to Visit

Islands in Sao Miguel

São Miguel

(13)

Islands in Ponta Delgada

San Miguel Island

(9)

Islands in Sao Miguel

Volcanic Island of Vila Franca

(3)

Islands in Faial

Faial Island

(4)

Islands in Terceira

Terceira

(8)

The top 304 attractions in The Azores

Lakes in Sao Miguel

Lake of Fire

(19)

The long and winding road uphill from Remedios has amazing views at the top if there is no fog, though being the highest point of

Lakes in Sao Miguel

Lagoa das Sete Cidades

(12)

The entire island of Sao Miguel is a large natural garden, but discovering the 2 Sete Cidades Lakes was one of the most lovely thi

Islands in Sao Miguel

São Miguel

(13)

We vacationed in the island of Sao Miguel, part of the Azores. We wanted to spend time on the beach but, when we got there, we had

Nature Reserves in Ribeira Grande

Caldeira Velha

(12)

Caldeira Vellha or Caldera Vieja in Spanish is one of the most popular on the island, and is a natural monument. It is reached by

Lakes in Sete Cidades

Lagoa das Sete Cidades

(10)

Sao Miguel is full of nice places for walking and mountain routes if you want a little more activity on your travels. This walk of

Lakes in Furnas

Furnas Lake

(3)

The traditional meal of Furnas is cooked directly on the ground, at a place opposite the side of the lake where the chapel of Our

Of Touristic Interest in Furnas

Enterrar El Cocido de Furnas

(2)

It is truly an art form: burying the food of Furnas! For me it was the first time I saw a stew buried in the ground. The vapors em

Nature Reserves in Ponta Delgada

José do Canto Botanical Garden

(6)

The private botanical garden Jose do Sing has been in the same family for many generations. D. Maria Wilhelmina had an interest in

Of Touristic Interest in Sao Miguel

The Ponta Ferraria Lighthouse

(5)

It is the largest lighthouse and the second oldest in Azores after Ponta do Arnel. This light house could not be more different. I

Islands in Ponta Delgada

San Miguel Island

(9)

Punta Delgada is the capital of the island and although you see many people in the streets, it's not so heavily populated in reali

Islands in Sao Miguel

Volcanic Island of Vila Franca

(3)

The island is beautiful and has a nature reserve with an old volcanic crater which is now a natural pool full of fish. I recommend

Gardens in Furnas

Terra Nostra Park

(3)

This is an impressive and historic garden within a fabulous hotel! The Parque Terra Nostra, or Our Land Park, was constructed alon

Beaches in Ponta Delgada

Great Beach

(5)

Tip: Watch the waves. A stunning beach on the outskirts of Ponta Delgada, with amazing waves, the perfect temperature and a great

Lakes in Ponta Delgada

Lagoa do Canario

(6)

Lagoa do Canario is one of the places where I could listen to the silence in the Azores Islands. It is a lagoon completely surro

Spa in Sao Miguel

Springs of Ferraria

(4)

It is a very popular on the island, because there is an area where you're in the sea, but hot water comes out from the deep parts.

Churches in Sao Miguel

San Nicolas Church

(2)

Sete Cidades is one of the most special places on Sao Miguel, on the bridge that crosses the two lakes and its situated in the cra

Viewpoints in Ponta Delgada

Viewpoint Tomba do Elephant

(3)

Although Sao Miguel is full of vantage points around the island, this is one of the most popular, and the reason is that without m

Viewpoints in Sao Miguel

Miradouro do Cerrado Das Freiras

(4)

The highway to Sete Cidades offers spectacular views of two lagoons that sandwich the town, la Laguna Verde (green) and la Laguna

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Activities in The Azores

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São Miguel West: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

(60)

starting from

$67.94

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Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Full-Day West Tour With Lunch

(59)

starting from

$63.41

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Azores: Sete Cidades Village and Lakes Half-Day Tour

(49)

starting from

$31.84

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From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

(39)

starting from

$58.88

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São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

(33)

starting from

$67.94

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