Ponta Delgada Trip Overview
Seven Cities, a place of legends.
Seven Cities, perhaps the most emblematic place in San Miguel, this is “only” one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Place of legends and stories, where each one is a King or Queen. This is a place to store through a photograph, or perhaps as someone once said “: no photograph can portray such beauty, I prefer to keep what my eye sees in mind:’
Admire the nature and relax on a thermal bath at Fire Lake, prepare yourself for a full day full of surprises.
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 to 9 hours
* Starts: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
Seven Cities, a place of legends.
Seven Cities, perhaps the most emblematic place in San Miguel, this is “only” one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Place of legends and stories, where each one is a King or Queen. This is a place to store through a photograph, or perhaps as someone once said “: no photograph can portray such beauty, I prefer to keep what my eye sees in mind:’
Admire the nature and relax on a thermal bath at Fire Lake, prepare yourself for a full day full of surprises.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Caldeira das Sete Cidades, From Ponta Delaga 10 km, Sao Miguel 9240-113 Portugal
Starting at the Hotel and following the southern coast, we left Ponta Delgada towards the Pico do Carvão viewpoint where we admire the north and south coasts. Breathtaking scenery!
We continue to Canary Lake viewpoint. We have the first view of the crater of the Seven Cities Volcano and the majestic mountains that form the crater rim.
Towards the viewpoint of the King’s view, perhaps the most famous viewpoint of Azores.
Time to drive into the interior of the volcano, admiring the winding road that leads to the small Santiago Lake.
A brief stop at the Parish of Seven Cities to breathe the fresh air of a Parish that gives us a sense of peace and it is time to left the interior of this magnificent volcano.
A pause for lunch can be done here, in a typical restaurant.
Direction of the Escalvado viewpoint where we can admire the village of Mosteiros and Ponta da Ferraria.
Contemplating the magnificent road surrounded by hydrangeas, Plantains, azaleas and other flowers so characteristic of the Azores, we drive through the black sand beaches in direction to Lagoa.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Lagoa do Fogo, Miradouro da Serra Barrosa Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel Portugal
From the south coast we start our way up to the Barrosa Peak where we saw the first time the Fire Lake and most of the western part of the island of São Miguel, South coast and north, with the Seven Cities as a backdrop.
We begin our descent to the north coast, stopping at the Fire Lake Viewpoint for a glimpse of this magnificent turquoise waters lake.
A optional leisurely stop at Caldeira Velha can be done at your request to enjoy the hot springs heated naturally by the heat of the volcano, the thermal pool with his beautiful hot water waterfall surrounded by tropical vegetation, which provides magnificent photographs for later recall.
(entrance not included – 8€ bath and visit / 4€ only visit)
A stop at Ribeira Grande City to visit the historical center and the liquors Factory / store, for a test of all the liquors that are produced there.
Time to take back the road and storing in memory so much beauty together towards the Hotel, wishing that everything was great and that another customer, has been dazzled by this small paradise, lost somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic .
Duration: 4 hours
