Things to do in

Capelas

Using the covoada route, we enter the large complex of the collapse caldera of the 7 cities. Stop at the viewpoint of Pico do Carco, where you can see the complex of peaks, where you can see the narrowest point on the island, 8km. Passage through the old water aqueduct (wall of 9 windows). Stop at the Canary Lagoon. Stopping in view of the king. The largest collapse caldera in the Azores, nature reserve, geosite 1 of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal. View of the king, during the visit of King D. Carlos 1 (1901) to the viewpoint, he said: Yes, it is the view of a king. Stop at the serrado das freiras viewpoint, stop at Santiago lagoon. Pass through the serrado das freiras and a bit of a walk, blue lagoon. Crossing the bridge and green lagoon. Lunch Departure from the 7 cities towards Cumieira Grande, stopping at "Vista da Rainha", passing through the rally section, Cumieira Grande. Exit at the wall of the 9 windows. Go towards the large river on the north side Entrance via the riverside old road, go to the Santa Luzia viewpoint (Miradouro do Palheiro) North view of the waterfront, Passage through the old fort, Passage over the 8 arches bridge. Go to the liqueur factory (free guided tour). Go out towards the goat jump. Stop to see the waterfall and hydro plant. Passing through the geothermal plants, passing through the old boiler and stopping at Lagoa do Fogo. Stop at the main viewpoint, heading towards Barbosa peak. (875m altitude) panoramic viewpoint over the south and north side of the island.

Sete Cidades Volcano Route (Green Route) - The route lasts approximately 4 hours.Departure at Rua do Paím in Ponta Delgada, explore the South coastal area of the island with passage on the grass rock. Pass by the Muro das Nove Janelas and glimpse the view of Pico da Cruz. Go around the volcano and enjoy the descent to Sete-Cidades, then you get to the base. An unforgettable tour through the island's wild nature, you will have the best experience of your life, enjoying the calm and tranquility of the island, with some adrenaline.

Starting from the parish of Pico da Pedra, take the wheel of a powerful all-terrain vehicle and embark on an exciting journey through São Miguel Island. Cruise along paved roads before venturing onto dirt paths along the picturesque coastline. Guided by our experts, ascend to the highest peaks of the surrounding mountains, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Sete Cidades Volcano. Traverse a mix of thrilling on and off-road trails,. Next, Pico da Cruz offers a viewpoint at 845 meters above sea level. Marvel at the panorama, encompassing the Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa de Santiago, Lagoa Verde, Lagoa Azul, and the entire crater of the Sete Cidades volcano before concluding your tour.

We created this amazing guided tour, with the intention to combining two different places in two different areas, in one day we can visit the most beautiful places in the area of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. On this guided tour we use a van with a maximum of space for 8 people, comfortable with plenty of space and with all the necessary conditions for this event. Start with pickup in the morning. Then proceed to visit Pineapple Plantation in the Greenhouses/Viewpoint of the Pico do Carvão/Natural Park of Lagoa das Empadadas/Natural Park of Lagoa do Canário and Grota do Inferno/Viewpoint of the Blue and Green lakes of the Sete Cidades/Viewpoint of the Cerrado das Freiras/Center of the Sete Cidades Parish we end the morning with lunch time. At lunch time, we offer a complete meal in a local restaurant, in order to be able to offer better and typical traditional food fish or meat. (If for example: you are vegetarian, you can always choose something different). We start in the afternoon our guided tour, in which we have several stops, all our stops are easily accessible, in the afternoon we start visiting (Lagoa downtown/pottery factory/Viewpoint of the Pico da Barrosa/Lagoa do Fogo Lake/Natural Park Caldeira Velha- Hot spring waterfall/Liquor Factory/Ribeira Grande downtown). At the end of our guided tour, we finish at 18:00pm, and we drop off all people at the same places where we picked them up.

Get ready to have fun driving one of our Side by side vehicles. This activity is ideal for families or couples looking for adventure and fun. This tour will take you to the highest points that surround Sete Cidades Volcano. The itinerary is On and Offroad and If the weather is good, you can count on awesome views to the lakes and the ocean. Our team of expert guides will ensure your safety and provide brief explanations at each stop. Driver`s license is mandatory for drivers and remember that this is a tour to enjoy the landscapes, not a rally competition. The activity starts and ends at our facilities in Fenais da Luz.

This activity starts and ends on the north coast of the island, near the famous Areal de Santa Bárbara beach in the town of Ribeira Grande ( approximately 20 minutes by car from Ponta Delgada). At the starting point, we conduct a safety briefing and a demonstration of how to use the electric bicycle and all its functions, which takes about 15 minutes, and then distribute the equipment. Once we finish, we are ready to embark on a memorable adventure! We begin by heading directly to the ‘heart’ of Ribeira Grande, where we will have the opportunity to pass through some of the parishes in this municipality. We will learn the history, culture, and traditions manifested in geosites such as the ‘Fontanário da Ribeira Seca‘, a result of a volcanic eruption whose lava flows buried part of the parish of Ribeira Seca. We also observe the architecture of many ancient buildings, as the Espírito Santo Church, the building Paços do Concelho and the Bridge Oito Arcos. We continue our adventure surrounded by nature and accompanied by the sound of water from various springs that lead us to the Fajã do Redondo Dam. At Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande, we explore the volcanic activity area, where we find hot water springs used by the spa and an area used for cooking “cozido” and other local dishes which are slowly cooked by natural heat. Moving on to our next stop, the Coroa da Mata Viewpoint, we travel along secondary paths surrounded by a variety of flowers and trees, enjoying panoramic views. We continue to explore the lush landscapes resulting from volcanic eruptions on the north coast of the island, passing by the Santa Iria Viewpoint, the Santa Iria port, and the Cintrão point where the lighthouse is located. We will return along a dirt path along the coast, observing the unforgettable landscape until we are back on the city streets. Note: A minimum height of 1.50 cm / 5 feet 11 inches is required to use the electric bicycle.

9:00 AM Pick up at your Hotel or Local Accomodation Stop at Ponta da Ferraria (natural hot pools and volcanic area) Stop at Ponta do Escalvado (Western end of Sao Miguel island) Stop in Sete Cidades village Stop at Sao Tiago Lake Stop at the Kings view (Vista do Rei) to see Sete Cidades Lakes Stop at Miradouro Grota do Inferno Or Cerrado das Freiras viewpoint Stop at Miradouro do Pico do Carvão (view of Sao Miguel island) Stop at Miradouro Pedras Negras, Capelas Lunch break Look at Ribeira Grande City, main square, and liquor shop (opportunity to taste several liquors) or Azorean Chocolate shop OR Santa Barbara surf Beach Stop at Caldeira Velha Park (warm waterfall and hot thermal pool) Or Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande (hot thermal pool) Or Salto do Cabrito waterfall Stop at the view of Fire Lake (755 meters/2477 feet) Stop at the view from the very top of (Pico da Barrosa 947 meters/3107 feet) to see Fire Lake Stop at the Pineapple Plantation 17:00 to 18:00 Arrival at your Hotel or Local Accomodation

This activity starts and ends in the village of Sete Cidades, one of the places with the most beautiful natural landscapes on the west side of the island of São Miguel (approximately 30 minutes by car from the city of Ponta Delgada). At the starting point, we conduct a safety briefing and a demonstration of how to use the electric bicycle and all its functions, which takes about 15 minutes, and then distribute the equipment. Once we finish, we are ready to embark on a memorable adventure! To start, we will across over the bridge that divides the Blue and the Green lakes, and enjoy the lakeside view going to the Peninsula and the peaceful picnic area of Baía do Silencio (“Bay of Silence“). Heading back to the bridge along easy dirt tracks, get ready for a long and steep ascent on the main road, along which you can stop at the viewpoints of Lagoa de Santiago (“Santiago Lake“) and Cerrado das Freiras (“Nuns Haven”). We continue onwards and upwards, till finally reaching the Viewpoint of Vista do Rei (“Kings’ View“) for a panoramic view of the Blue and Green Lakes below as well as the now-abandoned “Monte Palace” hotel. Then, a more adventurous trail that takes us along along Cumeeira Pequena (“Small Summit Rim“). Passing the Lomba do Vasco Viewpoint we will finish the tour descending to the heart of the village of Sete Cidades, passing by the Church Matriz de São Nicolau, leading us back to the start point. NOTE: A minimum height of 1.50 cm / 5 feet 11 inches is required to use the electric bicycle.

This is a SUV Tour to the west side of the island of São Miguel. On this tour you will have the opportunity to be greatly involved on the green landscapes of the Island and feel the volcano scene. You will pass by several high points where you will have panoramic views above the wonderful crater and of several lakes of Sete Cidades of volcanic formation. You will also have the chance to visit the picturesque & rural parish of Sete Cidades, the idyllic Twin Lakes, the tunnel, the arches bridge and the Neogothic style church of São Nicolau. Throughout the tour you can also appreciate several other scenic views such as Pico do Carvão viewpoint, the Aqueduct and the"Nove Janelas" wall, “Vista do Rei” lookout, Cerrado das Freiras viewpoint & many others with photo stops. This is a tour that offers better and scenic views on the confort of a SUV. We will use mostly secondary roads and show the best locations and spots, which makes of it a unique and memorable experience. Experienced guide. Comfort. Private. Contact us for bookings!

Take in stunning panoramic views over a few different lakes as you embark on a half-day hike. Explore Sete Cidades lake, Canário lake, Empadadas and more along the way. Learn about local geology, history, culture and discover the hydrographic basin of Sete Cidades volcanic complex. Along the trail, you will come across numerous lakes, with different characteristics and it is here that we find the highest point of Sete Cidades, Pico das Éguas. Get a briefing next to Lagoa do Canário and follow the trail and enjoy Lagoa das Éguas, Pico das Éguas and Lagoa Rasa. Hear about the importance of watercourses for the municipality of Ponta Delgada and the endemic vegetation that exists in this place from your guide. Pass by Lagoa do Canário and Grota do Inferno viewpoint and discover interesting facts about the Caldera of Sete Cidades and the lagoons that compose it. Have you heard about the legend of Sete Cidades lake? On this walk, you will also have the opportunity to stop at the Vista do Rei viewpoint, probably the most famous in this municipality.