Ponta Delgada Trip Overview
You can explore and get to know Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas on the same day,
We set off towards the Ceramic factory Vieira and then to the Barrosa viewpoint to observe one of the most beautiful Lagoons of São Miguel, from different viewpoints provide breathtaking and different views over the same lagoon. In the direction of the north coast of the island of São Miguel and before visiting one of the tea factories and tea plantation, we stop at a viewpoint to observe the seafront and the north coast of São Miguel.
In the furnas we will closely observe the fumaroles and boilers and hot water in the center of the village of Furnas, before we go to your lagoon, watch the removal of a typical dish from the region that is made in volcanic soil, this being a good suggestion for your lunch.
After lunch, you can enjoy a walk or a thermal bath in the botanical garden or in the D. Beija thermal pool complex.
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal
You can explore and get to know Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas on the same day,
We set off towards the Ceramic factory Vieira and then to the Barrosa viewpoint to observe one of the most beautiful Lagoons of São Miguel, from different viewpoints provide breathtaking and different views over the same lagoon. In the direction of the north coast of the island of São Miguel and before visiting one of the tea factories and tea plantation, we stop at a viewpoint to observe the seafront and the north coast of São Miguel.
In the furnas we will closely observe the fumaroles and boilers and hot water in the center of the village of Furnas, before we go to your lagoon, watch the removal of a typical dish from the region that is made in volcanic soil, this being a good suggestion for your lunch.
After lunch, you can enjoy a walk or a thermal bath in the botanical garden or in the D. Beija thermal pool complex.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ceramica Viera, Rua das Alminhas, Lagoa, Sao Miguel 9560-073 Portugal
Operating since 1863, the Vieira ceramic factory has passed from generation to generation and has adapted to the times. In this way, we can visit the installations and learn about the whole process of making clay, including the creation of the pieces and their cooking and also by painting them.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lagoa do Fogo, Miradouro da Serra Barrosa Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel Portugal
Located in the center of São Miguel, it is the most emblematic lagoon on the island, as it does not have many accesses and its viewpoint is located at one of the highest points, it is often conditioned by weather conditions, but it has an environment of great beauty and tranquility, with emphasis for its crystal clear waters, its peninsula and beach is one of the protected areas, also from this place we can see both sides of the island of São Miguel, as well as in the background the cities of Ponta Delgada, Lagoa and Ribeira Grande.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ribeira Grande, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores
Ribeira Grande being the second largest city in São Miguel, enjoy a short walk through the city center where you can see the bridge of the 8 arches, the municipal garden and the river that gave the city its name.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro de Santa Iria, Porto Formoso, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal
Viewpoint to the North coast of the island of São Miguel, in this place, we can see a large part of the north coast and the three mountains that make up the island of São Miguel (Sete Cidades, Pico da Barrosa and Pico da Vara).
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, Sao Miguel 9625-304 Portugal
Located in Gorreana, the Gorreana tea factory that has been operating since 1883, being a family business, has passed from generation to generation and withstood different crises. It is the largest tea factory in São Miguel, where it produces various types of tea, in which Green Tea and Black Tea (Pekoe, Orange Pekoe and Broken Leaf), are the most appreciated by locals and visitors. It is possible to visit and explore the facilities and get to know the whole process and preparation of tea and enjoy a cup of tea at the end of the visit. There is a trail through the plantation where you can get to know Gorreana’s tea plantations better.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pico do Ferro Viewpoint, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
This viewpoint has a magnificent and panoramic view over the Furnas lake and valley, from where we can see the dimension of what was the largest volcano on the island of São Miguel and we can also see in this viewpoint the fumaroles next to the lake and the place where it is made the Furnas stew, the viewpoint is well maintained and flowered, with three observation points, allowing you to enjoy the place and the views in different perspectives.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Caldeira das Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Located in the village of Furnas, the boilers and fumaroles provide an unforgettable experience, not only for its atmosphere, but for the sulfur odors, the noise that comes from the boilers, the steam that comes out of them, but also due to the high number of different springs of water, which can be, carbonated, iron, sour or even hot. Many locals enjoy this place, not only for its waters, but also for the small traditional trade with different local delicacies and not only, with corn being boiled in one of the boilers chosen by the majority of the population.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lagoa das Furnas, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Mandatory stop by the Furnas Lake, not only for the landscape around the lake, also for the existence of fumaroles and where a place where it is possible to cook typical Azorean cuisine on volcanic soil with high temperatures, where one of the most popular dishes made by the locals and by those who visit us is made, which is Furnas stew. Where you can watch the pans being removed from under the floor and then transported to different restaurants.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Nossa Senhora da Paz, Rua da Paz, Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel 9680 Portugal
Located in Vila Franca do campo, the Chapel or chapel Nª Senhora da Paz, has a viewpoint with a magnificent and panoramic view over Vila franca do Campo, from where you can see several pineapple plantations, bananas, the islet of Vila Franca do Campo and sometimes the island of Sta Maria, it is also possible to visit the chapel.
Duration: 10 minutes
