Ponta Delgada Trip Overview
The tour begins in Ponta Delgada towards Sete Cidades. It includes a few stops at different viewpoints and the chance of visiting the most beautiful and unknown areas of the west and central parts of our island. After a stop at Vista do Rei viewpoint, we will descent the road that leads us into the interior of this valley to visit Sete Cidades parish. After admiring the Church of St. Nicholas, we will continue on our way towards Lagoa, through the South Coast of the Island, to have lunch at a local restaurant. Then, the tour continues towards Lagoa do Fogo, with stop at Caldeira Velha with some time for a thermal bath. Before returning to Ponta Delgada, we will make a short stop to admire Lagoa do Fogo, from the top of Pico da Barrosa.
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* Duration: 8 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
The tour begins in Ponta Delgada towards Sete Cidades. It includes a few stops at different viewpoints and the chance of visiting the most beautiful and unknown areas of the west and central parts of our island. After a stop at Vista do Rei viewpoint, we will descent the road that leads us into the interior of this valley to visit Sete Cidades parish. After admiring the Church of St. Nicholas, we will continue on our way towards Lagoa, through the South Coast of the Island, to have lunch at a local restaurant. Then, the tour continues towards Lagoa do Fogo, with stop at Caldeira Velha with some time for a thermal bath. Before returning to Ponta Delgada, we will make a short stop to admire Lagoa do Fogo, from the top of Pico da Barrosa.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Arruda Pineapple Plantation, Rua Doutor Augusto Arruda Faja de Baixo, Ponta Delgada, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel 9500-454 Portugal
Everyone who enjoy this activity will have the chance to learn about our traditional fruit the “Ananás”. As you walk through the greenhouses our guide will provide all the informaton of how this fruit became of great importance to us.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades, En 9-1, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9555-000 Portugal
A must-do stop, is at “Vista do Rei”, in “Lagoa das Sete Cidades”.
This gorgeous lagoon, which is blue and green, will for sure appease your eyes.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal
Caldeira Velha is one of our thermal baths available to public. Besides the green and beautifull fauna around the thermal baths, you can even enjoy our warm and confortable thermal waters.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lagoa do Fogo, Miradouro da Serra Barrosa Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel Portugal
One of the viewpoints that it’s possible to enjoy, it’s situated in “Lagoa do Fogo”, one of our main lagoons. As you stop there, you will be delighted with an amazing green view.
Duration: 30 minutes
