Ponta Delgada Trip Overview
Embark on this 11km (7mi) hike with your small group of no more than 8 through São Miguel. See Sete Cidades Lake and learn of the fauna, flora, and volcanic formation of the island with your experienced guide over the course of 7 hours. The guide will also treat you to the legendary love story behind the creation of the lake, whilst enjoying panoramic views.
Additional Info
* Duration: 7 hours
* Starts: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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What to Expect When Visiting Ponta Delgada, Portugal, Portugal
Embark on this 11km (7mi) hike with your small group of no more than 8 through São Miguel. See Sete Cidades Lake and learn of the fauna, flora, and volcanic formation of the island with your experienced guide over the course of 7 hours. The guide will also treat you to the legendary love story behind the creation of the lake, whilst enjoying panoramic views.
Itinerary
This hike is challenging but the landscapes are incredible with hidden lakes, aqueducts and water springs, all surrounded by endemic vegetation. It will lead us to the highest point of Sete Cidades: Pico das Éguas. This circular trail starts at Muro do Carvão, where our guides will tell you about the places of interest that we will visit during the day. Hiking through Serra Devassa, we will have the chance to see Lagoa do Caldeirão, pass by the Pico das Éguas, Lagoa das Éguas and Lagoa do Canário. There, it will be time for a break to have our light meal.
Have you already heard about the Grota do Inferno viewpoint? It is one of the most famous places in São Miguel island. We will go there and then continue along Canario springs to reach Serra Devassa back. Taking a different route, we will be able to see another lake, Lagoa Rasa, and enter in the area of Lagoa das Empadadas to go back to the starting point. Learning about the geomorphology of the island, this is the perfect way to discover Sete Cidades on a complete but least known path.
Stop At:
• Caldeira das Sete Cidades, From Ponta Delaga 10 km, Sao Miguel 9240-113 Portugal
• Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades, En 9-1, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9555-000 Portugal
• Lagoa Azul, Caldeira das Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel Portugal
• Igreja de Sao Nicolau, EN9-1A, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9555-043 Portugal
• Miradouro da Boca do Inferno, En9-1a, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9555-043 Portugal
