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São Miguel West: Van Tour with Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo
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Pico do Carvão
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Begin at Pico do Carvão, where green pastures and volcanic hills stretch across central São Miguel. On a clear day, you can see both the north and south coasts from the same spot and get a sense of how narrow the island is here.
15 minutes
Lagoa do Canario Details
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Begin your guided walk with a short stop at Lagoa do Canário, a quiet crater lake framed by dense greenery. After taking in the view from the shore, continue on foot toward Boca do Inferno.
10 minutes
Miradouro da Boca do Inferno
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From Lagoa do Canário, continue on a moderate walk of about 20 minutes to the Boca do Inferno viewpoint. From the crater rim, look out over the twin lakes of Sete Cidades and the volcanic ridges that frame them. Allow about 20 minutes for the walk back. The path can be muddy, uneven or slippery, so wear shoes with good grip.
50 minutes
Vista do Rei Miradouro Details
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Stop at Vista do Rei for the classic view of Sete Cidades. Look down from the crater rim over Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde, the blue and green lakes that lie side by side on the crater floor, with the village on the far shore.
25 minutes
Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras Details
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See the twin lakes of Sete Cidades from a different angle at Cerrado das Freiras. From here, you can see the narrow strip of land that separates Lagoa Azul from Lagoa Verde before heading down to the village for lunch.
15 minutes
Caldeira das Sete Cidades Details
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After taking in the views from the crater rim, head down to Sete Cidades village for a lunch break. Lunch is not included in the tour price. Bring your own food or request a traditional Azorean lunch at a local restaurant for €20 per person. Please request it in advance and pay on the day.
1 hour15 minutes
Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado Details
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Stop at Miradouro do Escalvado, where steep volcanic cliffs drop into the Atlantic. Take in the view along São Miguel's western shoreline and watch the surf break against the rocks below.
20 minutes
Piscinas Naturais Details
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Take a short coastal walk beside the natural lava pools of Mosteiros. Seawater fills hollows in the dark volcanic rock, forming pools along the shore. Pause to see how the black lava frames the pools while Atlantic waves break just beyond them.
30 minutes
Viewpoint of Black Stones
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Stop at Miradouro das Pedras Negras, a quiet viewpoint on São Miguel's north coast. Look out over the dark volcanic rock that gives the viewpoint its name and watch the Atlantic break against the shore below.
10 minutes
Ribeira Grande
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Drive through the centre of Ribeira Grande and see its historic streets and traditional architecture from the van as the tour continues along São Miguel's north coast.
Ponta da Cintrao
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Be surprised by the view at Ponta do Cintrão, a lesser-known spot on São Miguel's north coast. Steep volcanic cliffs rise above the Atlantic, with waves breaking against the rocks far below.
15 minutes
Lagoa do Fogo Details
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End the day overlooking Lagoa do Fogo, a volcanic lake cradled by steep green slopes in São Miguel's central highlands. On a clear day, the view from above takes in the lake's blue waters and the ridges that enclose it.
20 minutes
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