Ponta Delgada Trip Overview
We will start the day by picking you up in Ponta Delgada at 9am and take you to the rim of Sete Cidades’ caldera. We will pass by many viewpoints, where you can enjoy the green and blue lakes. We will leave this magical place to go to another, not less beautiful location after lunch: Fogo Lake.
Later on, we will have lunch in a local restaurant in Ponta Delgada. In the afternoon, we will take you to the amazing nature reserve of Lagoa do Fogo to enjoy amazing landscapes. It is one of the most popular places around the island and you will understand why when you are there. From the top of the volcano, incredible views over São Miguel await with both North and South coast visible.
The adventure doesn’t stop here! We will drive to Caldeira Velha, a warm iron-rich waterfall where it is possible to take a dip thanks to the volcanic activity warming the water up to 26°C (79°F).
Note: the order of the locations we will visit is weather dependent.
Additional Info
* Duration: 7 hours
* Starts: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
We will start the day by picking you up in Ponta Delgada at 9am and take you to the rim of Sete Cidades’ caldera. We will pass by many viewpoints, where you can enjoy the green and blue lakes. We will leave this magical place to go to another, not less beautiful location after lunch: Fogo Lake.
Later on, we will have lunch in a local restaurant in Ponta Delgada. In the afternoon, we will take you to the amazing nature reserve of Lagoa do Fogo to enjoy amazing landscapes. It is one of the most popular places around the island and you will understand why when you are there. From the top of the volcano, incredible views over São Miguel await with both North and South coast visible.
The adventure doesn’t stop here! We will drive to Caldeira Velha, a warm iron-rich waterfall where it is possible to take a dip thanks to the volcanic activity warming the water up to 26°C (79°F).
Note: the order of the locations we will visit is weather dependent.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sete Cidades, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel, Azores
Let’s stop North of Cumeeira, in Sete Cidades and tell you the beautiful legend behind Sete Cidades Lake.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pico da Cruz, Portugal
Appreciate the volcanic complex of Sete Cidades
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Caldeira das Sete Cidades, From Ponta Delaga 10 km, Sao Miguel 9240-113 Portugal
We will pass by many interesting viewpoints, where you can enjoy the view over the green and blue lakes.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Sao Nicolau, EN9-1A, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9555-043 Portugal
Let’s get to know the history of Caetano Andrade family and see the historic Church of S. Nicolau
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jardim Península, 9555, Sete Cidades, Portugal
Our guide and nature expert will explain about the two lagoons that conform the Sete Cidades Lake.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Vista do Rei Miradouro, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9555-000 Portugal
In Vista do Rei viewpoint it is possible to contemplate the interior of the crater with its different lakes and volcanic formations.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores
We will have lunch in a local restaurant to taste some Azorean food!
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro do Pico da Barrosa, EN5-2A, 9680 Ribeira Grande, Portugal
You will get to know the geomorphology of the volcanic complex of Picos and Lagoa do Fogo (Fogo Lake)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lagoa do Fogo, Miradouro da Serra Barrosa Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel Portugal
At the viewpoint of Fogo Lake, you will be able to learn more about the eruption of 1563 as well as some very interesting facts about the Natural Reserve of Fogo Lake
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal
We will visit the natural pools. A true outdoor spa where you will have free time to relax and feel the hotsprings.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Salto do Cabrito, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal
Here we will see and enjoy the waterfall Salto do Cabrito and you will find information about the hydroelectric station of São Miguel.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Ribeira Grande, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores
We will pass by the center of Ribeira Grande city
Pass By: Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores
We will head back to Ponta Delgada.
