Ponta Delgada Trip Overview
In this tour, we will visit first the Seven Cities Lake from the viewpoint of Vista do Rei, which offers us a panoramic view. We will observe the green and blue of the lake surrounded by a extensive green area.
Also in this tour we have stops of great tourist interest, such as the Santiago Lake, this lake occupies a volcanic crater. The lake Canário, a place of equal beauty and through which you can see an endless number of green spaces.
Them, in at the city of Ribeira Grande, you can taste some traditional liqueurs. This tour includes entrance to the natural park of Caldeira Velha, this place offers a relaxing walk having direct contact with nature. There are two pools of water, whose temperatures vary between 25° and the 39º.
Finally, we will visit the Fire Lake, is a crater lake, in the center of the island of São Miguel, this is the highest lake located on the island, the region is protected by governmental regulation that does not permit the construction around the lake.
Additional Info
* Duration: 7 hours
* Starts: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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In this tour, we will visit first the Seven Cities Lake from the viewpoint of Vista do Rei, which offers us a panoramic view. We will observe the green and blue of the lake surrounded by a extensive green area.
Also in this tour we have stops of great tourist interest, such as the Santiago Lake, this lake occupies a volcanic crater. The lake Canário, a place of equal beauty and through which you can see an endless number of green spaces.
Them, in at the city of Ribeira Grande, you can taste some traditional liqueurs. This tour includes entrance to the natural park of Caldeira Velha, this place offers a relaxing walk having direct contact with nature. There are two pools of water, whose temperatures vary between 25° and the 39º.
Finally, we will visit the Fire Lake, is a crater lake, in the center of the island of São Miguel, this is the highest lake located on the island, the region is protected by governmental regulation that does not permit the construction around the lake.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sete Cidades, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel, Azores
After picking you up at your Hotel, we will go to the Sete Cidades, where we will visit several small lakes, such as Canário and Santiago. Not forgetting the famous lake of Sete Cidades, the high point of our circuit, where we will see the Green and Blue colour of the lake.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Pico Carvao, Er 8 2, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel 9240-113 Portugal
The Pico do Carvão Viewpoint (825m) presides over the island of São Miguel, offering lovely views of the coasts, lakes surrounded by lush vegetation, and mountains.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lagoa do Canario, 9545, Portugal
The Canário Lake occupies the area that coincides with the caldera of the crater lake of the same name.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vista do Rei Miradouro, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9555-000 Portugal
One of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal, it showcases the Green and Blue Lakes, which according to legend, were formed from the tears of a shepherd and a princess who shared a forbidden love. These lakes can be seen from the Vista do Rei (King’s View) Lookout, named after King D. Carlos and Queen D. Amélia to celebrate their visit to the island in 1901.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sao Nicolau Church, En9-1a, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel Portugal
It is a small temple of neo-Gothic style. Built in the century. XIX, has an interesting lane of cryptomeria, on both sides until its entry.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Praia de Santa Barbara, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal
This beach features a long stretch of sand marked by the sea that, in some areas, cuts out the sand in a way that it almost appears that there are two different beaches. Water conditions are also conducive to the practice of sports like surf and bodyboard.
*Free Time
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Termas das Caldeiras, Largo das Caldeiras S/N, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal
Is a thermal complex located in the interior of São Miguel Island in Ribeira Grande, having as its construction date the 19th century.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal
A waterfall of warm, iron water where you can take a dip, it is located on the north slope of the Fogo Volcano (Opticional).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lagoa do Fogo, Miradouro da Serra Barrosa Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel Portugal
After lunch, it is time to go to the second highest point of the island of São Miguel, Pico da Barrosa, where you can see both sides of the island of São Miguel and the Fire Lake, by many is the most beautiful and stunning of the island of São Miguel, not only because of its blue tones and its crystal clear waters, but also by the green around it and by the harmony and dazzling of its habitat.
As we descend to Ribeira Grande City, we will make other stops, such as the Caldeira da Ribeira Grande and the factory of Liquors.
Finally and before returning to your Hotel, we will visit the GreenHouses of pineapple.
Information: – The Tour may undergo some changes if the weather conditions are adverse.
Duration: 3 hours
