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🇵🇹 São Miguel, an amazing Azorean island!
São Miguel is the largest island in Azores, Portugal.
🌟 Getting There
Take a domestic flight from Lisbon and rent a car to explore the island.
🌟 Attractions
1. Sete Cidades is a large crater lake that seems to be divided into two separate bodies: Lagoa Verde (Green Lake) and Lagoa Azul (Blue Lake)
2. Beautiful Town Squares of Ponta Delgada. Don't miss the bell tower!
3. Furnas area for hotspring
4. Authentic Atlantic Spa at Ponta da Ferraria
5. Various miradouros (viewpoints) scattered throughout the island
And many more!!
🌟 Hotels
We stayed at Hotel Ponta Delgada with nice balconies and good breakfast.
🌟 Food & Restaurants
Make sure to try Azorean cuisine at local restaurants. Check out Restaurante Lagoa Azul which serves authentic Azorean cuisine at Sete Cidades.
Another cuisine worth trying is "Cozido dad Furnas" (Furnas geo-cook) cooked by volcanic heat. Available at various restaurants in Furnas.
🌟 Shopping
You can find almost everything at Parque Atlantico, the largest shopping mall in the whole island.
Music: Another Time
Musician: LiQWYD
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🇵🇹 Hike to Miradouro da Boca do Inferno
The Miradouro da Boca do Inferno, also known as the Boca do Inferno viewpoint, is a popular tourist spot on São Miguel Island in the Azores. This viewpoint offers stunning panoramic views of the Sete Cidades caldera, renowned for its twin lakes, Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde. Unlike some other viewpoints on the island, reaching Boca do Inferno requires a 20-minute hike. We parked our car at the Parque Estacionamento Lagoa do Canário and crossed the road to reach the trail entrance. Unfortunately, the weather was not ideal during our visits, and we were unable to get a clear view of the lakes due to heavy mist on both days. Despite this, the hike itself was enjoyable.
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🇵🇹 Hike to Miradouro da Boca do Inferno
The Miradouro da Boca do Inferno, also known as the Boca do Inferno viewpoint, is a popular tourist spot on São Miguel Island in the Azores. This viewpoint offers stunning panoramic views of the Sete Cidades caldera, renowned for its twin lakes, Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde. Unlike some other viewpoints on the island, reaching Boca do Inferno requires a 20-minute hike. We parked our car at the Parque Estacionamento Lagoa do Canário and crossed the road to reach the trail entrance. Unfortunately, the weather was not ideal during our visits, and we were unable to get a clear view of the lakes due to heavy mist on both days. Despite this, the hike itself was enjoyable.
Music: Sweet
Musician: LiQWYD
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🇵🇹 Beautiful Garden @ Quinta Da Queiró
Quinta Da Queiró is a country house located in rural Sete Cidades, a town on São Miguel Island in the Azores, famous for its volcanic crater and twin lakes. The building was once the family home of the owner from the grandparents' generation. It was restored and turned into a holiday house and tea house. We visited the tea house named O Poejo in Quinta Da Queiró to have a bite. This beautiful tea house is a hidden gem in the small town. There is a very nice garden just outside the tea house where you can get an amazing view of the surrounding mountains.
📌 Sete Cidades Quinta Da Queiró
📍 Rua da Queiró 9, Rua do Queiro nº 9, 9555-203 Sete Cidades, Portugal
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🇵🇹 Beautiful Tea House @ Sete Cidades
We stopped by O Poejo Tea House to have a bite during our visit to Sete Cidades, the most famous attraction on São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal. This beautiful tea house is a hidden gem in the small town. The building was once the family home of the owner from the grandparents' generation. It was restored and turned into a holiday house and tea house. There is a very nice garden just outside the tea house where you can get an amazing view of the surrounding mountains.
There is a wide variety of appetizers, light meals, desserts, teas, coffees, juices, alcohols, etc. on its menu. The prices are very affordable.
📌 CASA DE CHÁ “O POEJO”
📍 Rua do Queiro nº 9, 9555-203 Sete Cidades, Portugal
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🇵🇹 On the Road Between Two Lakes
Sete Cidades is an attraction that you will not miss if you visit São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal. The Sete Cidades Caldera at the top of Sete Cidades Volcano is the largest freshwater lake in the Azores.
Although hydrologically, the Sete Cidades Caldera is one large crater lake, most refer to it as two separate bodies: Lagoa Verde (Green Lake) and Lagoa Azul (Blue Lake).
We stopped for a while at the bridge that separated the two lakes and marveled at the wonders of nature. The lakes appear to have different colors because they reflect the sunlight in different ways.
📌 Canal de las Siete Ciudades
📍v9-1 14, Sete Cidades, Portugal
V647+3G Sete Cidades, Portugal
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São Miguel, an amazing Azorean island!
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São Miguel is the largest island in Azores, Portugal.
Getting There -
Take a domestic flight from Lisbon and rent a car to explore the island.
Attractions -
1. Sete Cidades is a large crater lake that seems to be divided into two separate bodies: Lagoa Verde (Green Lake) and Lagoa Azul (Blue Lake)
2. Beautiful Town Squares of Ponta Delgada. Don't miss the bell tower!
3. Furnas area for hotspring
4. Authentic Atlantic Spa at Ponta da Ferraria
5. Various miradouros (viewpoints) scattered throughout the island
And many more!!
Hotels -
We stayed at Hotel Ponta Delgada with nice balconies and good breakfast.
Food & Restaurants -
Make sure to try Azorean cuisine at local restaurants. Check out Restaurante Lagoa Azul which serves authentic Azorean cuisine at Sete Cidades.
Another cuisine worth trying is "Cozido dad Furnas" (Furnas geo-cook) cooked by volcanic heat. Available at various restaurants in Furnas.
Shopping -
You can find almost everything at Parque Atlantico, the largest shopping mall in the whole island.
#roadtrip #vacation #portugal #azores #pontadelgada #sãomiguel #island #setecidades #furnas #atlantic #ferraria
#miradouro #azorean
Tried many authentic Azorean dishes in a meal
#mytripvlog
We stumbled upon this small restaurant when we passed by Sete Cidades during lunchtime. We were really happy that we discovered this hidden gem that serves authentic Azorean food in a lunch buffet. The prices are very affordable. For 15 euros you can eat all you want and it also includes a drink like wine or soft drink and a cup of coffee. We were able to sample different variety of Azorean food in a meal. There were more than 10 dishes available, most of them were meat and seafood. You can surely find some dishes that suit your taste.
Location:
Restaurante Lagoa Azul
R. da Caridade 28, Sete Cidades, Portugal
V664+C8 Sete Cidades, Portugal
#buffet #vacation #portugal #azores #pontadelgada #sãomiguel #island #setecidades #restaurant #seafood
Music: Ayalon
Musician: EnjoyMusic
We are on the road between two lakes!
#mytripvlog
Sete Cidades is an attraction that you will not miss if you visit São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal. The Sete Cidades Caldera at the top of Sete Cidades Volcano is the largest freshwater lake in the Azores.
Although, hydrologically, the Sete Cidades Caldera is one large crater lake, most refer to it as two separate bodies: Lagoa Verde (Green Lake) and Lagoa Azul (Blue Lake).
We stopped for a while at the bridge that separated the two lakes and marvelled at the wonders of nature. The lakes appear to have different colours because they reflect the sunlight in different colors.
Location:
Canal de las Siete Ciudades
9-1 14, Sete Cidades, Portugal
V647+3G Sete Cidades, Portugal
#roadtrip #vacation #portugal #azores #pontadelgada #sãomiguel #island #driving #crater #volcano #lake #setecidades #caldera
Music: Happy Strummin
Musician: Jason Shaw
Beautiful Tea House @ Sete Cidades
#mytripvlog
We stopped by CASA DE CHÁ “O POEJO” to have a bite during our visit to Sete Cidades, the most famous attraction on São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal. This beautiful tea house is a hidden gem in the small town. The building was once the family house of the owner from the grandparents generation. It was restored and turned into a small b&b and tea house. There is a very nice garden just outside the tea house where you can get an amazing view of the surrounding mountains.
There is a wide variety of appetizers, light meals, desserts, teas, coffees, juices, alcohols etc on its menu. The prices are very affordable.
Address:
da, R. Eça de Queiroz 203 nº 9, 9555, Rio Tinto, Portugal
#teahouse #vacation #portugal #azores #pontadelgada #sãomiguel #island #setecidades #restaurant
Music: Summer Sidewalk
Musician: Jason Shaw
Road Trip in São Miguel Island, Portugal
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We rented a car during our vacation in São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal. It is relatively easy to drive in the island compared to driving in the mainland cities like Lisbon and Porto. This is because the island is less populated and the traffic is not that bad.
However there are some challenges as well. This is our first time driving on the right. We are used to driving on the left in Singapore and Malaysia, so we were a little nervous at first. It took us a bit of time to get used to driving on the right. If you are holding a driving license from a non-EU or non-US country, you will need an international driving permit (IDP) in order to drive in Portugal. Some of the streets are very narrow and it was a challenge for our 7-seater car to pass through. Luckily we did not scratch the car. 🤣 It was also very foggy and windy when we were driving on the mountain roads so we had to be extra careful. Overall it was a fun experience driving in Azores!
#roadtrip #vacation #portugal #azores #pontadelgada #sãomiguel #island #driving #crater #setecidades #furnas
Music: Sunny
Musician: LiQWYD
🇵🇹 Tried many authentic Azorean dishes in a meal!
We stumbled upon this small restaurant when we passed by Sete Cidades during lunchtime. We were really happy that we discovered this hidden gem that serves authentic Azorean food in a lunch buffet. The prices are very affordable. For 15 euros you can eat all you want and it also includes a drink like wine or soft drink and a cup of coffee. We were able to sample different variety of Azorean food in a meal. There were more than 10 dishes available, most of them were meat and seafood. You can surely find some dishes that suit your taste.
📍 Restaurante Lagoa Azul
R. da Caridade 28, Sete Cidades, Portugal
V664+C8 Sete Cidades, Portugal
#travelanywhere #buffet #vacation #portugal #Azores #PontaDelgada #SãoMiguel #Island #setecidades #restaurant #seafood #tripblazers