Tours and Accommodations in São Miguel Island, Azores.
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Coliseum Residence
Luxury apartment in a gated condominium, fully equipped to enjoy your excellent holidays in the Azores. The space has an area of 145m2 and contains original and modern decorations. The “Coliseum Residence” apartment is located in the city center of Ponta Delgada, 10 min walk from the natural pools, with a pharmacy 50m away and very close to several restaurants, the Coliseu Micaelense, Avenida das Portas da Cidade and the Port of Ponta Delgada.
The apartment is a T3 with a suite with a private bathroom, a double bedroom with a balcony, a single bedroom, 2 bathrooms, a spacious living room ( tv and access to the balcony through sliding glass panes), a fully equipped kitchen for your needs and air conditioning in all rooms except the bathrooms.
Vila Franca Islet Reserve (October 16 to April 14)
See upclose a volcanic marvel – the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo off-coast protected natural reserve. Learn more about its geology, and living fauna and flora!
The tour starts with a short briefing introducing to the volcanic islet’s geology, plant and animal species that can be found, the nature reserve’s rules, and safety. Everyone will follow the Guide and Skipper to their designated boat, for 10 minutes travelling by sea to the Islet.
Lagoa do Fogo e Nordeste
We leave Ponta Delgada in the direction of Lagoa do Fogo, descend to Caldeira Velha and then go to Salto do Cabrito. We go further down to the Ribeira Grande boilers. On the way to Nordeste, we stop at the Gorreana tea factory and in the municipality of Nordeste we visit the following places:
- Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park
- Nordeste village
- Ponta do Sossego viewpoint
- Ponta da Madrugada viewpoint
This tour is available in Portuguese and English
Around the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo (April 15 to October 15)
Circle by boat around the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, see and learn about the beautiful submerged volcano’s geology and living habitat!
The tour starts with a short briefing introducing the islet’s geology and wildlife, the nature reserve’s, and boat safety. Follow the Guide and Skipper to your designated boat for 5-minute travel by sea to the Islet.
Furnas, Tea Plantation and Vila Franca do Campo
We set off from Ponta Delgada in the direction of Furnas along the north coast and on the way we stopped at the Gorreana Tea Factory. Once in Furnas we have the following itinerary planned:
- Pico do Ferro viewpoint
- Furnas Lagoon and its boilers
- Terra Nostra Park or Poça da D. Beija
On the way back to Ponta Delgada, we drive along the south side of the island and make the following stops:
- Lagoa do Congro
- Castelo Branco Viewpoint
- Senhora da Paz Viewpoint
- Vila Franca do Campo Queijada Factory
This tour is available in Portuguese and English
House Bali Furnas
Located 2.3 km from Lagoa das Furnas, 6.3 km from Pico do Ferro and 15 km from Lagoa do Congro, House Bali Furnas provides accommodation set in Furnas. This apartment is 27 km from Fire Lagoon and 90 metres from Parque Terra Nostra.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Fumarolas is 1 km away.
Accomodates up to 2 persons
Lagoa do Fogo, Caldeira Velha e Salto do Cabrito
We set off from Ponta Delgada towards Lagoa do Fogo where we will visit the various viewpoints that give us various angles of this lagoon; then we descend to the Caldeira Velha complex where you can bathe in the warm waters surrounded by the Laurissilva Forest. After this relaxation, we'll descend even further to the Salto do Cabrito waterfall, where our tour ends.
This tour is available in Portuguese and English
Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour
Meet us at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in at the specified time.
The journey starts with a short briefing introducing Cetacean (Whales and Dolphins) local species, their migration and behavioural patterns, and onboard safety.
Follow the Guide and Skipper to your designated boat, and go out to sea. Lookouts high inland help locate our friends, and provide directions via VHF Radio to where the boat will travel, initially at high speed. Carefully approaching our friends, your Guide will keep you informed, collect field imagery and data for local research, and is always available throughout to provide answers to any specific questions – feel free to ask.
Marine Wildlife can be observed yearlong. More than 25 cetacean species are possible to observe, Sperm Whales are resident alongside 3 dolphin species, and abundant marine biodiversity.
Sete Cidades, Mosteiros e Ferraria
We set off from Ponta Delgada towards Sete Cidades on the Covoada side with the following itinerary:
- Pico do Carvão viewpoint, Lagoa do Canário, Grota do Inferno viewpoint, Cerrado das Freiras viewpoint, Santiago Lagoon, Vista do Rei viewpoint.
Then we head down to the picturesque town of Sete Cidades, where we'll stroll along the banks of the green lagoon and visit the Church of São Nicolau. Next, we'll head to Mosteiros to enjoy its black sand beach and four islets. Finally, we'll visit Ponta da Ferraria, where you can take a hot dip in the sea, depending on the time of year and the tide.
This tour is available in Portuguese and English.
