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Things to do in São Miguel Island
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5 out of 5 average rating, 823 reviewsHike with happy rescued donkeys
Donkeys walk at the same speed as humans, about four miles per hour. Movement is essential to their health and well-being. Most importantly, you will make a donkey friend for life.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviewsCave Tour on the North Coast of São Miguel
Take a boat tour through the caves, waterfalls, and hidden beaches like Praia dos Moinhos.
5 out of 5 average rating, 960 reviewsBreakfast with goats
Visit our goat farm, interact with the animals, and enjoy a typical local breakfast.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 243 reviewsLearn to surf in the Azores
Join the fun - fuelled beginner’s surf lesson and experience the thrill of catching your first waves. Get to know surf basics under the eye of qualified surf instructors.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 70 reviewsFull-Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo & Lunch 8:00 a.m.
Embark on a full-day tour from Ponta Delgada to visit a volcanic caldera, explore the stunning blue-green lakes of the Sete Cidades and then continue your journey to the mountains of Lagoa do Fogo.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 757 reviewsMagical Hot Springs Under The Stars
Bathe your body in geothermal hot springs at night and enjoy a traditional dinner.
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 85 reviewsExplore Furnas : volcano, plantations and lake
Explore tea plantations, volcanic hot springs, Terra Nostra Park, and stroll by Furnas Lake on this unforgettable Azores adventure. Lunch and tickets to Terra Nostra are not included.
4.73 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviewsTaste Pineapple Wine and Learn How to Grow Pineapples
Visit the pineapple greenhouses and taste the wine with local cheese in a unique experience!
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviewsA Day of Adventure in São Miguel with Ruben
Personalized small-group adventure: hidden waterfalls, volcanoes & local secrets
5 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviewsBees Experience and Honey Tasting
Put on the beekeeper's suit and enjoy an immersive experience with the bees.
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5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsSwim an enchanted waterfall with a local
Walk a lush island trail with a regenerative practitioner from one of the island’s first families, taste seasonal garden dishes and wade into a refreshing cold pool.
New place to staySan Miguel in a day: Sete Cidades, Furnas, Lagoa do Fogo
Discover the most iconic places in São Miguel in one day. Visit Sete Cidades, Furnas, Lagoa do Fogo, and a tea plantation, and enjoy unforgettable scenery.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsWheel Throwing in an Azorean Ceramics Atelier
This private hands-on workshop offers a guided introduction to the art of wheel throwing. You will create 1–3 pieces — perhaps a small bowl, cup, or petite vase, for you to use and treasure.
5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsAzorean Botanical Impressions in Ceramics
In this PRIVATE WORKSHOP you will forage endemic plants in a quinta garden, press their textures into clay and color each impression with oxides guided by a fine arts trained ceramic artist.
5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviewsLearn Bodyboard with an Azorean local champion
Discover the thrill of bodyboarding in the Azores with a local pro athlete. Ride your first wave, learn ocean safety and enjoy São Miguel’s stunning beaches in a fun, safe experience while bodyboard.
New place to stayThe untold stories of the Azores - historical tour
Join Pedro to discover Vila Franca do Campo’s stories: settlers, ocean, battles, disasters, culture and local legends—ending with lunch preprared by me at A Villa by the Sea.
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsImmerse yourself in nature with a forest bath
Awaken your senses and let yourself be guided on a gentle and immersive walk in the forest. Experience mindfulness practices and sensory invitations in an experience of conscious connection with nature.
New place to stayClimb Pico da Vara, the highest point on the island
We will take a hiking route up to the peak of Vara, which takes approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes and covers a distance of 7.80 km, from the forest reserve guardhouse to the summit of Vara at an altitude of 1,103 metres.
5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviewsFurnas, Wellness Sanctuary
Explore Furnas, a unique volcanic valley featuring a lagoon, fumaroles, and local traditions. Experience the extraction of ‘cozido da terra’, enjoy the thermal baths, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic culture.
New place to stayAzorean Cuisine Tour with Picnic
Choose fresh produce at the Graça market and enjoy a picnic featuring Azorean delicacies, surrounded by the landscapes of the Sete Cidades, and end this wonderful day at a dairy farm.
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