[Travel](https://tripguroo.com/en/travel/) › [Guides](https://tripguroo.com/en/travel/) › [Azores Islands](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/) # Guide to Azores Islands To visit Azores Islands, check entry requirements, connectivity and this guide’s local references. The Azores combine craters, pastures and volcanic villages across nine islands. Choose a few islands and let the Atlantic set the pace. 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Culture](https://tripguroo.com/en/places/unesco-1117/) UNESCO cultural World Heritage, inscribed in 2004. ### [Ponta Delgada](https://tripguroo.com/en/places/ciudad-ponta-delgada/) A city on São Miguel and a starting point for traveling around the Azores. ## Complete guide · chapter reading [Introduction](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/#full-chapter-0) · [Islands](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/#full-chapter-1) · [Understand](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/#full-chapter-2) · [Talk](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/#full-chapter-3) · [Get in](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/#full-chapter-4) · [Get around](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/#full-chapter-5) · [See](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/#full-chapter-6) · [Do](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/#full-chapter-7) · [Buy](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/#full-chapter-8) · [Eat](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/#full-chapter-9) · [Drink](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/#full-chapter-10) · [Sleep](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/#full-chapter-11) · [Stay safe](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/#full-chapter-12) · [Go next](https://tripguroo.com/en/guides/azores/#full-chapter-13) ## Introduction The archipelago of the Azores (: Açores) is an autonomous region of . This group of is an ultra-peripheral area of the . Latest census data reports just over a quarter of a million residents live on these islands but with a diaspora of more than two million living overseas, primarily in the , , , and mainland . In the they have for long formed a substantial minority so that public phoneboxes feature dialling instructions in the Azores dialect. ## Islands The Azores consist primarily of 9 main islands: The smallest of the Azores islands. Corvo and Flores are the only Portuguese territories remaining in the Americas (they are west of the tectonic plate divide) Centred on a volcano, this island has a rich collection of historical, natural and modern attractions The western-most island of the Azores is beautiful, sparsely populated, and secluded Called the "White Island" because its dry summers give it a white hue late in the season The second largest of the Azores provides opportunities for hiking and whale-watching; its vineyard landscape is a UNESCO A long thin island with tall cliffs The largest and most populous island of the Azores is also known as "The Green Island". Most visitors will arrive here as it has the islands' main airport Known for its white sand beaches, distinctive chimneys, and dry warm weather, highest waterfall of Portugal Home to the Azores' oldest city, , a UNESCO The islands form three groups; travel between groups is more difficult than within them: Western islands: Corvo and Flores – small, sparsely populated, secluded Central islands: Terceira, Pico, Faial, São Jorge, and Graciosa – easy to travel between, vineyards Eastern islands: São Miguel (biggest island) and Santa Maria ## Understand Açores (, /ɐ.ˈso.ɾɨʃ/) These nine volcanic islands are situated in the northern Atlantic, about 1500 km from the western edge of the and about 3900 km from . Seismic activity, though rare, still occurs on occasion. The Azores have three cities recognized as "capitals": — Presidency of the regional government, economic capital — Representative of the Portuguese Republic, historic capital — Legislative Assembly High season is summer — late June, July, August — when the weather is warm and children are on school vacation. Middle season (shoulder season) is spring and fall — April, May, early June, and September, October — when the weather is cooler and it is less crowded; this is a very good time for hiking. Low season is winter — November through March — and some places are closed. History While ancient and medieval legends tell about Atlantic islands which could have been the Azores, the first known inhabitants were Portuguese, who discovered and settled them in the 15th century. The Azores became an important waypoint during the Age of Discovery. Climate The weather is mild, but frequently changing. It never gets very hot or very cold, but it can easily go from sun to rain and back in a day. It is often windy, sometimes very windy. A light rain jacket is advisable most of the year. The archipelago is spread out in the area between 37° N and the parallels of latitude that pass through the Lisbon area (38° 43' / 38° 55' N), giving it generally a tepid, and oceanic climate, with mild annual oscillations. Daily maximum temperatures usually range 15-25 °C. The average annual rainfall increases from east to west, and it ranges 700-1600 mm annually on average, reaching 6300 mm on Mount Pico, the highest Portuguese mountain at 2351 m. The Azores high, an area of high atmospheric pressure, is named after the islands. You should be warned, if what you are searching for is a beach holiday with plenty of sun, the Azores are not right for you. The temperature never gets very hot, the ocean waters are always rather chilly, and pools are generally unheated, so it is not a good destination for a beach or pool focused vacation. However, if going to the beach is just one of the activities you will do, it should be just perfect. In the winter, though the temperatures are mild (cool, not cold), it can be very rainy, foggy, and windy, to the point that it is dangerous to go outside, and especially dangerous to hike. Visitor information Visit AzoresListing reviewed2021-06-26 [Official website](https://www.visitazores.com/en) ## Talk The official language in Azores is Portuguese, which is spoken by the native population with a very particular accent, which varies a bit from island to island. English is widely spoken though, one reason for it being the growing importance of the tourism sector, but also because of high numbers of Azorians having migrated to the USA and Canada, which is why you can nowadays find many people with family ties in North America or older people who have even lived there and therefore speak English surprisingly well. ## Get in The Azores are part of and therefore of the and . By plane The main entry point is [Ponta Delgada Airport](http://www.ana.pt/en-US/Aeroportos/acores/PontaDelgada/Pages/Homepage-PontaDelgada.aspx) (PDL)—also called João Paulo II Airport—on the island of . However, international airports are also on (HOR), (FLW), (SMA), (TER) islands. Also Pico airport (PIX). Consider an “open jaw” ticket – returning from a different airport than your arrival one – so that you can see more islands without needing to circle back. When leaving, remember to leave plenty of time to clear passport control ″after″ security! Free connecting flight from SATA Residents of the Azores and students flying from mainland Portugal, or Funchal, are eligible for a free connecting flight to any of the islands. The free flight must be arranged at least 7 days in advance and can be booked through the [SATA Air Açores website](https://encaminhamentos.sata.pt/en). By boat The Azores are a common stopover for small craft crossing the Atlantic, especially when crossing from west to east. There are facilities for small craft at least in Lajes das Flores on , in Horta on , in on São Miguel, in Angra do Heroísmo and Praia da Vitória on , and on (all of these ports of entry). It may be possible to for the voyage. The Azores are also a waypoint for many on transatlantic routes. ## Get around Renting a car is by far the easiest way to get around the islands. In paid parking areas (main towns), use coins in the pay-and-display machines. For getting between islands, planes are the fastest way. Ferries are cheaper but much slower, though convenient for traveling between the central islands. If you want to explore several islands, easiest is the central group, which features five islands in a tight group, either by plane or ferry. Also consider flying into Terceira and out of São Miguel, or the other way around, and optionally including other islands. By plane SATA Air Açores offers flights between each of the islands. The cost for each flight is capped at around 90 EUR by the authorities. Flights are faster but more expensive than the ferry, and are the only way to travel between the eastern, western and central island groups during low season. Flights are more tolerant of storms (causing choppy seas) than ferries and will be stopped later as the weather gets worse. By ferry Ferries connect each of the islands and are operated by [Atlanticoline](https://www.atlanticoline.pt/). There are several lines that operate: Azul (blue): Faial - Pico Verde (green): Faial - Pico - São Jorge Rosa (pink): Corvo - Flores Lilás (purple): Faial - Pico - São Jorge - Terceira Branca (white): Faial - Pico - São Jorge - Graciosa - Terceira Youth discount on ferries with the Interjovem Card The Interjovem Card limits the cost of any ferry trip to 7.50 EUR making the ferry by far the cheapest way to travel between islands. The card is available to anyone between the ages of 13 and 30 and costs 40 EUR. Buy it from: The official app - available from the [Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drj.INTERJOVEM_APP&hl=ln) on Android Azores Youth Hostels Atlanticoline RIAC (Integrated Network for Support to the Citizen) service points Travel agencies Clube Naval da Horta Academic Association – University of the Azores By hitchhiking Azoreans readily pick up hitchhikers. Given the poor bus service on the islands hitch-hiking is often the easiest way to get around for those without a car. By car Renting a car is the easiest way to get around the islands, with companies providing cars and scooters on every island. Given limited inventory, make sure to reserve ahead of time. Parking is mostly free: parking lots or the side of the street (use side streets, pull over, don’t block traffic or garages, don’t park on yellow lines). In main towns, there is paid parking, with pay-and-display machines, and some paid lots. Warning: use coins only! Do not insert a card into the machines (on Terceira at least): as of 2025, they do not work and in most machines, the slots are blocked, but some are open and you risk losing your card when it drops inside! The iParque app & website are very difficult to use: to pay by credit card, you need to use the website (with PayPal; in the app you need a Portuguese bank account); you need to add a minimum of 20 EUR; and your balance is tied to a single town (“entity”), so you need to add or transfer money if you go to multiple towns or islands. Save yourself the hassle and use coins. Alternatively, just pay the fine if you get a parking ticket. The fines are quite low (maybe 10 EUR), and you can easily pay online by scanning a QR code and using a credit card via PayPal. Make sure to only pay your fine (“pagamento deste aviso”), not all existing fines (“pagamento de todos os avisos”), if any. By bus On most islands there are bus services, crossing the main villages. On the smaller islands, however, the buses may have only a few runs per day or none at all on certain days (Sundays, holidays). By taxi Taxis are centrally regulated throughout the islands so visitors pay the same rate as locals. In São Miguel (2015), it costs about 10 EUR between the two ends of Ponta Delgada; out of town trips are 20-30 EUR or 40-50 EUR to the farthest parts of the island. In Terceira (2026) it cost € 24.50 from the airport to a hotel in Angra. Taxis are generally not visually identifiable as such, but sometimes they park in parking stalls with the word "TAXI" painted on the ground. If in doubt, look around outside the airport or ferry terminal (especially soon after the arrival of a flight or ferry), or ask a local. By bicycle Cycling around the islands is possible if you are in great shape, and don't mind a lot of hill climbing. This is more an option if cycling is the purpose (cycling enthusiast), rather than for transportation. ## See See the section above for points of interest in each island. Itineraries São Miguel and other islands Start in São Miguel Island From Ponta Delgada (in São Miguel), fly to Faial. Do a whale watching tour. Take the boat to Pico Island. Do a whale watching tour. Climb Pico mountain if you are in good shape. Take the channel boat to São Jorge Island. Fly to Terceira Island. ## Do Many activities and sights are accessible only through private tour companies. Half-day and all-day tours start at 50-60 EUR and can cost upward of 100 EUR. The tours are generally very high quality and worth it. You can hike on every island but it's best in Flores, Sao Jorge and Sao Miguel. . Every town with a marina offers whale watching. They take you out on small boats and often get you within ten yards of the whale. Futurismo is a recommended provider for whale watching tours. Off-road mountain bike circuits Moto 4 Rides Bird Watching Donkey Rides Fishing Sport Fishing Ferry Yachting Rental Bike, riding bike is a great way to get to know the islands. Guided Tours, the best way to get to know the islands is to take a guided tour. Volcano Climbing at Pico island Hiking ## Buy Money The (€) is the currency of the Azores. Restaurants and shops usually can't take MasterCard or Visa cards, however ATMs are widely available. Shopping Handcraft from all the islands is very good. The Azores is the only place in Europe that produces tea. ## Eat There is a "meat and potatoes" mentality when it comes to the cuisine and vegetables can sometimes be hard to come by. Fresh fish and local grass-fed beef are very good. One of the main dishes is Bife à Regional, a steak with a delicious local sauce. Sao Jorge island is famous for its cheese and must be tried. Fresh pineapple from Sao Miguel island is unbelievably good. ## Drink Also in this library: · As in Portugal generally, wine is the main drink. Local wine from the Azores is widely available, mostly dry white wines from Pico, and smaller quantities from Terceira (DOC: Biscoitos, meaning “biscuits”) and Graciosa. Wine from the Portuguese mainland and other islands are also widely available, including Duoro, vinho verde, and others. Wine from other European countries, especially Spain and France, are also often available. Beer is mostly the major Portguese brands Super Bock (everywhere) and Sagres. The oldest local brewery is Melo Abreu, whose main beer is a macro lager called Especial. There are a few microbreweries, including Cerveja Brianda (Terceira), Korisca (São Miguel), and Vulcana (São Miguel). There is the usual Portuguese coffee, best consumed with pastries. There is also the only tea grown in Europe, Gorreana (São Miguel); you can also visit the farm. You can also ask for local sodas "Kima" and "Laranjada". More recent is "Bananika", a banana cider (alcoholic)! ## Sleep Camping Camp-sites are available on every island. They are typically well equipped and cheap or free. The [VisitAzores website](https://www.visitazores.com/en/accommodations?type=camping-parks) provides an up-to-date list of the available camp-sites. Hostels There are few hostels outside of Ponta Delgada, and these become fully booked during high season so book ahead of time. Hotels Hotels are available on every island. ## Stay safe There is very little crime in the Azores. What little crime exists is mostly drug-related. There are no reports of crimes against tourists. ## Go next Flights within other islands, plus , (FNC), (LIS), (OPO). Text by Wikivoyage contributors. Article edition: 2026-08-26T20:36:22Z · [Source and revision](https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5336126) · [Authors and history](https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?title=Azores&action=history) · [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) ## Local food ### Alcatra Meat slowly cooked in an earthenware pot, typical of Terceira. ### Queijo São Jorge Strong-flavoured aged cheese. ### Lapas grelhadas Grilled limpets with garlic. ### Queijadas da Vila Small cheese pastries from São Miguel. ### Donas Amélias Spiced small cakes from Terceira. ### Massa sovada Sweet festive bread. ## Local drinks ### Chá de São Miguel Tea grown on the island. Alcohol-free ### Vino de Pico Wines associated with Pico’s volcanic landscape. Contains alcohol Plan your itinerary ### Getting around Combine flights and ferries according to the island; confirm connections before booking accommodation. ### Plan well Allow for changing weather and spread hikes over several days. ### Connect with the place Compare cheeses and sweets island by island: their cuisines have distinct identities. ### Corvo The smallest of the Azores islands. Corvo and Flores are the only Portuguese territories remaining in the Americas (they are west of the tectonic plate divide) ### Faial Centred on a volcano, this island has a rich collection of historical, natural and modern attractions ### Flores The western-most island of the Azores is beautiful, sparsely populated, and secluded ### Graciosa Called the "White Island" because its dry summers give it a white hue late in the season ### Pico The second largest of the Azores provides opportunities for hiking and whale-watching; its vineyard landscape is a ### São Jorge A long thin island with tall cliffs ### São Miguel The largest and most populous island of the Azores is also known as "The Green Island". Most visitors will arrive here as it has the islands' main airport ### Santa Maria Known for its white sand beaches, distinctive chimneys, and dry warm weather, highest waterfall of Portugal ### Terceira Home to the Azores' oldest city, Angra do Heroísmo, a Local reading and routes ### [Lago do Caldeirão](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Corvo#See) A lake in the crater of an extinct volcano the crater of the volcano that gave rise to the island, which has a 3400-m perimeter. The lagoon is deep. There are several small islands that divide it into smaller lagoons depending on the rainfall. ### [Windmills of Corvo](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Corvo#See) Three windmills constructed during the late 19th or early 20th century at the isolated southern tip of Corvo, opposite the airfield on the small inclined parcel known as Ponta Negra, near the small light of Ponta Negra. ### [Lighthouse of Ponta Negra](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Corvo#See) A lighthouse built in 1910 along the cliffs of promontory of Ponta Negra. ### [Horta Harbour](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Faial#See) Where many sailing vessels stop and sailors leave some graphics on the walls and also on the floor as a memory for crossing the Atlantic. ### [Caldeira](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Faial#See) The centre of Faial is occupied by a large crater, called "Caldeira". The road from the capital passes through Flamengos, the first village to be founded by European settlers. In its vicinity is the botanical garden. Also interesting is the trip along the "Ribeira dos Flamengos", a stream that crosses a very green valley. The descent into the crater is challenging and generally requires a local guide. ### [Capelinhos volcano](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Faial#See) A volcanic eruption lasted for 13 months, from 27 September 1957 until 24 October 1958, which may have been two overlapping volcanic eruptions. While enlarging the land by 2.4 km², it spawned 300 seismic events, hurled ash 1 km, destroyed 300 houses in the parishes of Capelo and Praia do Norte and caused the evacuation of 2,000 people (many of whom emigrated to the US and Canada). ### [Lighthouse of Ponta dos Capelinhos](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Faial#See) A former beacon/lighthouse on the coastal peninsula of Ponta dos Capelinhos and Costa Nau that was constructed in the late 19th century. It is a symbol on the island, for the eruption of Capelinhos volcano, which occurred in 1957-58. ### [Santa Cruz](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Faial#See) A fortress built in 1597 that is a national monument with a luxury hotel. ### [Manuel de Arriaga Museum](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Faial#See) Birthplace of the first elected President of Portugal, 1911. The exhibition opened here to mark the 100th anniversary. ### [Horta Museum](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Faial#See) The local history museum. ### [Tower of Relogio](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Faial#See) Clock tower of the Igreja Nossa Senhora da Conceição church in Horta, which was demolished in 1941. ### [Rua Conselheiro Medeiros, Horta](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Faial#See) With residential buildings in the Art Deco style. ### [Jardim Botânico do Faial](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Faial#See) Botanical garden with a beautiful orchid collection in the glass house and park, some of which are scientifically labelled. ### [Fábrica da Baleia de Porto Pim](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Faial#See) A hall in which whales were processed serves as a museum. A model of a sperm whale that was ten metres long when it was alive hangs from the ceiling of the house, ### [Lagoa Funda](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Flores_(Azores)#See) ### [Lagoa Comprida](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Flores_(Azores)#See) ### [Lagoa Funda das Lajes](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Flores_(Azores)#See) ### [Rocha dos Bordões](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Flores_(Azores)#See) Basalt organ pipes. ### [Aguas Quentes](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Flores_(Azores)#See) Small hot sulphur springs. ### [Sete Pes](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Flores_(Azores)#See) ### [Burrinha](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Flores_(Azores)#See) ### [Marcel](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Flores_(Azores)#See) ### [Morro Alto](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Flores_(Azores)#See) ### [Gruta dos Enxaréus](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Flores_(Azores)#See) Visible only by boat, the grotto is the largest of the myriad caves that open at the base of the promontory "La Caveira", about 3 km south of the capital. The marine cave measures 25 x 50 m and is of volcanic origin. Like the nearby "gruta de galo", it used to be a hiding place for pirate ships that then gave themselves to the boarding of the galleons coming from Brazil and the other Portuguese colonies. ### [Lagoa dos Patos](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Flores_(Azores)#See) ### [Cascata do Poço do Bacalhau](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Flores_(Azores)#See) 90m high waterfall, active in the rainy season. During summer a bathing pond. ### [Museu da Graciosa](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Graciosa_(Azores)#See) Museum of the island's history, ethnography, and culture. ### [Forte da Barra fortress](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Graciosa_(Azores)#See) ### [Ponta da Barca lighthouse](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Graciosa_(Azores)#See) ### [Casa dos Capitães-mores](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Graciosa_(Azores)#See) The Captains General's House. ### [Church of Our Lady of Our Lady of Luz](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Graciosa_(Azores)#See) ### [Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Graciosa_(Azores)#See) A hermitage on a volcanic cone near Santa Cruz, there are also two other chapels. ### [Farol do Carapacho](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Graciosa_(Azores)#See) At the lighthouse is a signposted viewing point. The tower is a concrete structure in the late 1950s style. Tours take place on Wednesdays. ### [Parish church of Igreja de Nossa Senora de Guadalupe](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Graciosa_(Azores)#See) Construction began in 1713. Due to a series of tremors in 1717 that lasted a week, construction stalled and was then resumed and interrupted several times. The church was only consecrated in 1756, 43 years after construction began, and renovated at the beginning of the 20th century. ### [The Gruta das Torres](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Pico#See) A lava tube over long. 90-min tours available that take you 450 m into the tube. Reservations are required. Not suitable for people with mobility impairments. ### [Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Pico#See) The wine-growing area on the west coast of the island has been a since 2004. ### [Museu do Vinho](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Pico#See) A museum on the history of Pico wine making, with English explanations. ### [House of Volcanoes](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Pico#See) A small museum that explains the geologic history of the island, with a video simulation of a journey to the centre of the earth, and a virtual reality simulation of two earthquakes. ### [Igreja de Santa Bárbara](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Jorge_(Azores)#See) Church built in 1770 over the ruins of an earlier church from 1485. ### [Ponta Delgada](https://tripguroo.com/en/places/ciudad-ponta-delgada/) is the capital city of São Miguel, the economic heart of the island, and the administrative capital of the Azores region. Containing the island chain's major airport and the only major cruise ship terminal, many visitors to the region pass through Ponta Delgada before continuing to other destinations in the archipelago. The historic centre and most tourist attractions are located along the coastal Avenida Infante D. ### [Sete Cidades](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Sete_Cidades) is a parish covering the western part of the island, including the famous twin crater lakes, Lagoa Azul (Blue Lake) and Lagoa Verde (Green Lake). ### [Lagoa](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Miguel#Other_destinations) ### [Nordeste](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Miguel#Other_destinations) the northeastern section of São Miguel, contains many beautiful landscapes. Peppered with mountain peaks, forests, and river valleys, it is a popular spot for canyoning and other outdoor adventures. ### [Povoação](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Miguel#Other_destinations) ### [Furnas](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Furnas) the largest parish on the island, is famous for its geothermal activity. Hot springs and geysers are prevalent, and traditional meals are cooked via thermal energy in pots buried in the ground. ### [Ribeira Grande](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Miguel#Other_destinations) the second largest city (pop. 32,112 in 2011), is the gateway to the north and 20 minutes away from Ponta Delgada. It is known for its beautiful historic centre, its northern beaches for windsurfing, as well as being one of the better access points to Lagoa do Fogo crater lake. ### [Vila Franca de Campo](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Miguel#Other_destinations) is located on the southern coast of the island, further east than Ponta Delgada. Vila Franca was the original capital city of the Azores before a violent earthquake and subsequent landslide in 1522 destroyed much of the city and forced the capital to relocate to Ponta Delgada. A volcanic crater off the coast created a perfectly circular islet which is a protected nature sanctuary and a popular place for snorkeling. ### [Caldeira Velha](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Miguel#See) The caldera has rich tropical vegetation and hot springs which flow into bathing pools. ### [Lagoa da Fogo](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Miguel#See) This is a caldera lake high up in the mountain near Furnas, part of a nature reserve, known for its dramatic views and white sand beach. ### [Lagoa das Furnas](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Miguel#See) This is an active caldera with steam vents, mud pots, geysers, and hot springs. Locals cook food in earth ovens available in picnic areas. There is a café that sells stew cooked in the fumeroles. ### [Lagoa das Sete Cidades](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Miguel#See) A set of lakes in a caldera northwest of Ponta Delgada. Steep mountain walls surround the twin lakes, Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul. The colour of the lakes is explained in a [local myth](https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenda_da_princesa_e_do_pastor_no_reino_das_Sete_Cidades). There is an abandoned hotel nearby (Monte Palace) with nice views of the twin lakes, but the hotel is officially closed and tourists enter at their own risk. ### [Ponta da Ferraria](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Miguel#See) Geologically the youngest part of the island, with therapeutic hot springs that have been used since the 15th century. The best time to visit is at low tide. The water starts warming up approximately two hours before low tide and cools down two hours after. The water reaches temperatures up to 62ºC (144°F) but when mixed with ocean water, it reaches temperatures above 30ºC (86°F), depending on the tide. ### [Farol da Ponta do Arnel](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Miguel#See) Historic and uniquely shaped lighthouse on a cliff in Nordeste. Amazing views but a steep walk. ### [Nossa Senhora da Paz (Hermitage of Our Lady of Peace)](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/S%C3%A3o_Miguel#See) Beautiful 18th-century chapel on the hill looking over Vila Franca de Campo. ### [Aveiro waterfall](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_(Azores)#See) Highest waterfall of Portugal ### [Water cascade of Maloás](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_(Azores)#See) A few waterfalls (~20m high) surrounded by 200m of basaltic columns. ### [Raposo bay waterfall](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_(Azores)#See) ### [Viewpoint of São Lourenço](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_(Azores)#See) A must-see viewpoint of the bay, come for sunrise views. Also the bay itself is worth a visit. ### [Gruta do Figueiral](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_(Azores)#See) A small volcanic - shaped cave of erosion, located in the cliff. ### [Barreiro da Faneca](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_(Azores)#See) A superficial area of arid and clay terrain, resembling a desert, created by the most recent volcanism ### [Poço da Pedreira](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_(Azores)#See) An old quarry - a big rocky wall coupled with a water basin. ### [Gonçalo Velho Lighthouse](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_(Azores)#See) Only open on certain days or after appointment. ### [São Brás fort](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Santa_Maria_(Azores)#See) 17th-century maritime fort. ### [Angra do Heroísmo](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Angra_do_Hero%C3%ADsmo) a historic city and seat of diocesis, listed as a . ### [Praia da Vitória](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Praia_da_Vit%C3%B3ria) a port city with Lages/Terceira airport () within its municipality. ## Sources [Taste Azores](https://taste.visitazores.com/en/cuisine/products) · [Visit Portugal](https://www.visitportugal.com/es/node/73828/1000)Wikivoyage contributors; selection, abridgement, translation and regional planning by TRIPGUROO · CC BY-SA 4.0 [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) · [Wikivoyage · Azores](https://en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5336126) [Guides by topic](https://tripguroo.com/en/travel/?view=topics)