The Excellent Sao Miguel Itinerary for five Days within the Azores

If you happen to’re pondering of planning a visit to the Azores islands, chances are high you are making an attempt to determine which island(s) to go to. As a result of that is precisely what I did as soon as I made a decision I needed to go to this Portuguese island chain.

The factor about visiting the Azores is that its 9 volcanic islands are all fairly totally different – however they’re NOT all grouped shut collectively like you may think. I initially thought my husband Elliot and I might simply go to 2 or perhaps even 3 islands throughout a brief journey to the Azores. However, upon doing extra analysis, I quickly realized that will require inside flights, a number of automobile leases, and total extra of a headache to plan.

So as an alternative we determined to focus simply on ONE island within the Azores for our first, brief journey.

We determined to go to São Miguel, the most important and most populated island within the Azores. And it ended up being the BEST selection! We had the liberty and time to totally discover the entire island, and did not must stress about flights or ferries or a number of automobile leases.

This itinerary will cowl my superb journey to São Miguel island within the Azores!

Why select São Miguel within the Azores?

If you happen to’re solely going to go to one island within the Azores, I believe there’s an important argument to be made for it being São Miguel. A number of the explanation why we personally selected it:

• São Miguel is well-connected by worldwide flights to each mainland Europe (principally with flights to Portugal) in addition to the US east coast. We hopped on a direct flight to Ponta Delgada, the most important metropolis on São Miguel, from New York, and had been there in nearly 5 hours.
• It is the most important island within the Azores, that means there’s LOTS to see and do. Even in case you’re planning an extended journey within the Azores, you actually ought to dedicate no less than 3 days to São Miguel to see all the primary points of interest.
• And talking of that, there are plenty of points of interest on São Miguel, from scenic lakes to scorching springs to seashores to geothermal areas to even a tea plantation! It is an important island to get an total style of the Azores.
• Lastly, since it is also essentially the most populated island within the Azores, there are additionally extra accommodations, eating places, and vacationer providers on São Miguel when in comparison with a number of the different islands. If you happen to’re visiting throughout excessive season (which, it is probably that you can be), this implies you need to nonetheless be capable of discover a place to sleep and a automobile to hire while not having to guide 6 months upfront.

We paired up a go to to São Miguel with a while in Porto and the Douro Valley on mainland Portugal, and it was such a enjoyable journey. My steered 5-day Azores itinerary simply focuses on São Miguel, and will both be performed by itself, or paired up with a go to to a different island or one other metropolis in Portugal, relying on how a lot time you may have.

5 day Sao Miguel Azores itinerary

Once more, this Azores itinerary is simply going to give attention to the island of São Miguel. And I’ve gone with 5 days, because it’s sufficient time to actually discover the entire island with out dashing in any respect. You could possibly after all spend much less or extra time, however that is the itinerary I personally recommend, primarily based alone travels to São Miguel.

Sao Miguel just isn’t a small island, overlaying 287.5 sq. miles. However it’s sufficiently small that you will by no means be driving for hours at a time; in truth, it solely takes a bit over an hour to drive throughout the entire island.

Who is that this itinerary for? This itinerary is for the traveler who loves stunning surroundings, native tradition and historical past, making an attempt conventional meals, and a really gentle smattering of outdoorsy journey (suppose: simple walks, scorching springs, and boat excursions). That is NOT a hiking-focused itinerary, as I am not that form of traveler!

Day 1: Arrival and western Sao Miguel

Highlights at this time: A pineapple farm, the lakes and views round Sete Cidades (with an elective brief hike), and a black sand seaside

Complete driving time at this time: 2 hours (84 km) (map hyperlink)

I will assume that you will be arriving on São Miguel on the Ponta Delgada airport (PDL, formally the Aeroporto João Paulo II) within the morning. Flights from the US are brief in a single day flights, normally arriving to Ponta Delgada earlier than breakfast.

I like to recommend grabbing a espresso on the airport, after which choosing up your rental automobile able to hit the street. (You *might* attempt to verify into your resort, however it’ll probably be too early, and also you’re higher off doing a little sightseeing first and checking into your resort later.)

Late morning: Pineapple farm

For a late morning pick-me-up, drive into Ponta Delgada (it is a very brief drive from the airport) and go to a pineapple farm! The Azores develop candy, scrumptious pineapples inside greenhouses, and there are a number of pineapple “farms” proper on the outskirts of the town.

The farm Elliot and I visited was Plantação de Ananás dos Açores, which affords a free self-guided tour you may take to be taught all about rising pineapples. In addition they have a bit cafe right here the place you may attempt a bunch of pineapple meals and drinks, together with even a pineapple beer!

Different pineapple farms close by you may go to embody Ananás Santo António and Plantação Ananases A Arruda – however I actually suggest the one above with the cafe!

Afternoon: Sete Cidades

Upon getting a pineapple-infused meal in you, it is time to discover a number of the greatest spots on the western finish of Sao Miguel. Make for Sete Cidades, a bit parish in an historic volcanic crater that is now residence to a few of São Miguel’s most well-known lakes and views.

Head to Miradouro da Vista do Rei first, a very talked-about lookout with views over each Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul. In July and August, there may even be a TON of hydrangea buses blooming on this space.

The parking space across the viewpoint (alongside an deserted resort) can get very busy throughout excessive season, however it’s value being affected person for a spot, because the views are iconic and spectacular!

From the perspective, IF you need to squeeze in a bit hike, head subsequent to Miradouro da Boca do Inferno. You used to have the ability to drive proper as much as this viewpoint, however now you need to perform a little stroll via a forest first (park the place “Parque estacionamento Lagoa do Canário” is marked on Google Maps, and the path begins proper throughout the road).

This hike is generally flat and simple, save for the final perhaps 10 minutes, the place you do must climb a hill to get to the views. As soon as up there, observe the path out to the perspective over two separate crater lakes. Once more, the views are very a lot value it!

After your little hike, you may observe the primary street again and down into the city of Sete Cidades (when the hydrangeas are blooming, this drive is very gorgeous). If you happen to’d somewhat skip the hike above, one other factor you are able to do is hire a canoe, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard to make use of on the lakes for as much as an hour (extra information right here.)

In Sete Cidades, make sure you cease to see the Igreja de São Nicolau, a cute church that is very photogenic.

Late afternoon: Black sand seaside

From Sete Cidades, it is not a far drive to the parish of Mosteiros on the northeast coast.

One among my favourite seashores on São Miguel is Praia dos Mosteiros, a small-ish black sand seaside with views out in direction of some sea stacks and rock formations. The seaside is dramatic, has parking close by, and even has restrooms and a bit snack bar. It is a great place to seize a drink, and even go for a day dip in case you can stand the chilly water temp.

Night: Ponta Delgada

By now, you’ll verify into your resort, get dinner, and possibly have an early evening in case you spent the earlier evening on a aircraft!

A number of spots in Ponta Delgada which can be good for dinner embody:

• Ta Gente (meals plus good cocktails)
• A Tasca (Portuguese)
• Louvre Michaelense (reservations really useful)
• Taberna na Boavista (tapas-style with a cute out of doors backyard space)
• Adega do Mestre André (a extra native spot)

The place to remain on Sao Miguel

Probably the most handy place to remain on São Miguel is in Ponta Delgada, the most important metropolis on the island. It is situated on the southwestern coast of the island (close to the airport), and makes a superb base because it has a superb variety of accommodations and eating places when in comparison with another cities.

If you happen to’re simply staying for a couple of nights, I like to recommend simply choosing one resort in Ponta Delgada. Bonus in case you select a resort that gives parking, as avenue parking in Ponta Delgada may be laborious to return by in the summertime. My prime Ponta Delgada resort options are:

1. Grand Lodge Açores Atlântico – The highest-rated resort on the island, this luxurious spot is on the water and affords paid parking. (Learn opinions | E book a room right here)
2. Octant Motels Ponta Delgada – One other nice waterfront possibility with fashionable rooms, a rooftop bar, and paid parking. (Learn opinions | E book a room right here)
3. Lodge Gaivota Azores – A smaller resort in a superb location that is been just lately reworked. Some rooms have harbor views. Be aware although that they do not present parking. (Learn opinions | E book a room right here)
4. Villa Esmeralda – This boutique resort affords apartment-style rooms with full kitchens which can be good if you wish to cook dinner some meals for your self. Villa Esmeralda consists of one parking spot for each condominium in a lined storage. (That is the place Elliot and I stayed!) (Learn opinions | E book a room right here)
5. Casa da Galeria – One other apartment-hotel possibility, situated inside a historic constructing in Ponta Delgada. Additionally has parking, although the storage is reported to be tight. (Learn opinions | E book a room right here)

Day 2: Ponta Delgada

Highlights at this time: Exploring Ponta Delgada and a meals tour

Complete driving time at this time: 20 minutes (15 km) (map hyperlink)

Have a leisurely morning at this time. Maybe pop over to Intz48 Espresso Roasters for a very nice cup of espresso – however do not eat a heavy breakfast, as a result of your first exercise at this time is a meals tour!

Morning: Meals tour

Begin your time without work with a meals and tradition tour round Ponta Delgada with Hungry Whales. This meals tour is without doubt one of the greatest excursions within the Azores, and may have you visiting an area market and studying so much about Azorean meals tradition and the way it’s been influenced by the islands’ historical past.

The meals tour begins at 10 a.m. and lasts roughly 3.5 hours and can fill you up with 8-10 meals samples and a few drinks. I LOVE meals excursions as a method to be taught extra about native tradition after I journey, and it is a good one! (E book your spot right here.)

Afternoon: Discover Ponta Delgada

You’ll wander across the heart of Ponta Delgada in your meals tour, however you would possibly need to return to some spots for pictures, or perhaps dedicate a while to visiting an area museum or church this afternoon. (You will not want lunch after the meals tour!)

Or you could possibly go for a bit nature stroll within the Jardim Botânico José do Canto or Jardim Botânico António Borges, each beautiful botanic gardens/parks.

Late afternoon: Non-obligatory Gin Library go to

If you happen to’re searching for a novel spot to get pleasure from a drink this afternoon/night, I can extremely suggest making the 10-minute drive to the Photo voltaic Branco Eco Property & Boutique Lodge the place you may additionally discover the Gin Library.

The Gin Library is strictly what it seems like: an unimaginable assortment of gins from world wide. At present there are 1800+ bottles of gin, making it the most important assortment in all of Europe! They make their very own gin right here, too, impressed by the flavors of native nature and the ocean.

You’ll be able to guide a time for a brief demonstration and tasting, that are supplied each day on the hour within the evenings (after 4 p.m.). Extra information on reserving right here (a go to prices €15, and consists of one gin and tonic).

Night: Wine bar

OR, in case you do not need to depart the town this night, a superb possibility in Ponta Delgada is to cease in for a wine tasting at Wine & Artwork by 1001 Garrafas. A 40-minute tasting right here pairs Azorean wines with native cheeses, and comes very extremely really useful.

Night: Good dinner

Exit for a pleasant dinner tonight in Ponta Delgada. I’d suggest making a reservation at A Terra, the upscale restaurant contained in the Octant Motels Ponta Delgada.

Day 3: North coast

Highlights at this time: Coastal viewpoints, visiting a tea plantation, pure swimming pools, and a beachside dinner

Complete driving time at this time: 2.5 hours (140 km) (map hyperlink)

Morning: Gorreana Tea Plantation

We’re headed out of the town at this time for a day exploring stunning viewpoints, gardens, pure swimming pools, and seashores, so get pleasure from breakfast at your resort or on the town.

The primary cease I like to recommend at this time is on the solely working tea plantation in Europe!

On the best way, nevertheless, make a cease at Miradouro de Santa Iria, a lovely viewpoint overlooking a protracted stretch of Azores coast. From right here, this would possibly remind you of one other European island – perhaps like Eire due to all of the inexperienced hills.

Then make your manner down the street to the Gorreana Tea Plantation, or Chá Gorreana. This tea plantation dates again to 1883, when it was began by Ermelinda Pacheco Gago da Câmara (we love a feminine entrepreneur!). The tea thrives right here on São Miguel due to the island’s humid, moist, and delicate local weather, together with the acidic volcanic soil.

If you go to Chá Gorreana, you may discover contained in the tea manufacturing facility (there are guides in sure rooms when you’ve got questions), get pleasure from some samples of their inexperienced and black tea, and likewise discover the tea fields themselves. The plantation covers 79 acres (32 hectares), and there are some trails via the fields that you’re free to stroll via by yourself.

I extremely suggest strolling up into the fields, because the views are unimaginable!

Non-obligatory late morning: Pure swimming pools

From the tea plantation, you may have a pair choices for what to do subsequent. One possibility is to move into the close by parish of Maia to swim within the Piscinas Naturais das Calhetas da Maia, that are pure ocean swimming pools. IF the ocean is calm sufficient, you may climb all the way down to the swimming pools and go for a swim (that is greatest performed at low tide, or on calmer days, and I would suggest water footwear or sandals for the rocks).

For lunch, Oestrela Bar & Restaurante overlooks an area seaside right here, or you may drive a bit additional to Moofana to get a bifana sandwich.

Non-obligatory late morning: Waterfall hike

An alternative choice alongside the north coast is to see the Cascata do Salto da Farinha, or Salto da Farinha waterfall. This includes a hike, so be sure you come ready!

You’ll be able to first cease on the Miradouro do Salto da Farinha, which affords up some good coastal views. Seize some lunch on the best way (perhaps a sandwich from Moofana), and you may get pleasure from it at a picnic desk right here. From this viewpoint, you may really take a fast path all the way down to the waterfall in case you simply need to get some pictures.

OR, you are able to do a little bit of an extended hike by persevering with down the (windy, unpaved and really steep) street to a parking space close to a rocky seaside (it is marked on Google Maps as Pequena Rota PR21 SMI – Salto da Farinha – Podrão das Alminhas). From this parking space, there’s one other path that takes you to the waterfall that’s longer. (Many individuals will park their automobiles additional up this street and stroll down, as it’s a little bit of a scary drive!)

Be aware that the waterfall is greatest considered after the island has had some rain; throughout much less moist stretches, it typically dries up.

Afternoon: Nature park

After swimming or your hike (or perhaps each, relying on how a lot you need to pack in!), the opposite cease I like to recommend making on the north coast is at Parque Pure da Ribeira dos Caldeirões, a small nature park with stunning landscapes, tons of hydrangea bushes, and even some small waterfalls.

There are paved trails main down into the park, together with a small cafe and restroom services. This spot is free to go to with loads of parking, so it actually must be a must-stop!

Non-obligatory late afternoon: Extra pure swimming pools

If you happen to skipped the pure swimming pools this morning, there’s yet another probability to get pleasure from some on the north coast within the city of Nordeste, on the far northeastern nook of São Miguel. The Piscina Pure Da Boca De Ribeira is a pure swimming pool fed by ocean waves however arrange extra like an actual swimming pool.

There’s free parking and restrooms close by, and that is one other stunning place for a swim on a pleasant day.

Night: Seashore dinner

From Nordeste (or from Parque Pure da Ribeira dos Caldeirões in case you skipped Nordeste), it is a comparatively simple and brief drive again the best way you got here (40 minutes’ drive at most) to Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara, or Santa Barbara Seashore.

This broad, lengthy seaside has darkish sand and many lava rocks and is widespread with surfers. There is a beachside restaurant close to the seaside’s fundamental parking space known as TukáTulá Seashore Bar that’s wonderful for dinner – however it’s essential to guide forward (name or e mail), or be prepared to place your title on the record and wait. Ready is definitely beautiful, although; you may get pleasure from a drink on the rooftop, or perhaps seize a contemporary piña colada and luxuriate in it beachside.

The opposite possibility for a faster dinner at this seaside is to move to the far finish to a spot known as Seashore Membership – Surf & Snacks. Right here you may discover picnic tables overlooking the seaside, and a extra laid-back menu with issues like drinks and pizzas.

Both manner, it is a nice seaside to look at the sundown from!

Day 4: Central Sao Miguel

Highlights at this time: Boat journey, a lake journey, and scorching springs

Complete driving time at this time: As much as 1.5 hours (83 km) (map hyperlink)

Morning: Whale watching or boat journey

Begin at this time by getting out on the water!

The primary possibility is to go on a whale watching tour. This whale tour runs from Ponta Delgada, and can take you out to search for whales, dolphins, and different marine life. You’ll be able to guide a tour both on a catamaran (extra steady and comfy, with bathrooms onboard) or on a zodiac-style boat (extra thrilling and you will get nearer to wildlife, however zero safety from the weather).

You may as well guide a whale watching tour from the city of Vila Franca do Campo on the south coast. A tour like this consists of whale watching and likewise a brief tour round Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, an island shaped by an historic volcano eruption. These ones are ONLY supplied on the small zodiac-style RIB boats.

Whichever you select, guide the earliest tour time for the very best climate/sea situations and a greater probability of seeing whales.

If whale watching is not your jam however you continue to need to get out on the water (hello, it is me! I actually do not love whale watching 90% of the time), there’s nonetheless an possibility for you!

Head to Vila Franca do Campo and guide a fast zodiac tour across the islet. You will get to see São Miguel from the water and be taught all in regards to the little volcanic island of Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, which really was once privately owned, and has greater than as soon as hosted the Crimson Bull Cliff Diving World Sequence.

This boat tour will not allow you to out of the boat in any respect, however is a enjoyable method to get out on the water for a bit.

(You CAN swim within the lagoon at Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, however you need to purchase tickets for a ship to take you on the market on the harbor, at Bilheteira Ilhéu de Vila França do Campo. These tickets can solely be purchased in-person day-of, and the boats run to/from the islet hourly.)

Lunch: Bar Carloura

If you happen to opted to move to Vila Franca do Campo for a tour, then having lunch at Bar Caloura is should. It is a extremely really useful native spot serving up seafood dishes and ocean views. There’s additionally one other pure swimming pool right here, which you’ll see from the restaurant.

If you happen to did a tour from Ponta Delgada, you then’ll most likely simply need to have lunch on the town.

Non-obligatory afternoon: Lagoa do Fogo

Lagoa do Fogo, or the “Lake of Hearth,” is a big lake situated in an outdated volcanic caldera within the heart of São Miguel island. The lake may be very usually shrouded in clouds and fog, which is why I am including this as a elective exercise at this time. Going up the mountain to solely take a look at fog most likely is not value it.

BUT, in case you handle to hit a transparent day, you then would possibly need to do this. (Elliot and I did hit a transparent day, however we didn’t know the following bit of information on the time…)

As of 2024, you may now not drive the street EN5-2A to the Lagoa do Fogo viewpoints in your personal automobile in the course of the excessive season (even when Google Maps tells you you may, you can’t!). As an alternative, from mid-June via September, the island now affords a shuttle service to take you as much as the lake and its viewpoints.

Buses run round, hop-on hop-off fashion routes between two parking areas: one on the Caldeira Velha car parking zone, and one other on the Casa de Água lot. Nevertheless, it is value noting that after you get off the bus (like, at a viewpoint), one other bus will not come round for about half-hour. Which means you most likely want to permit 2+ hours even in case you simply need to go to the 2 fundamental lake viewpoints.

Personally, in case you’re visiting in the course of the obligatory shuttle season, I am undecided visiting Lagoa do Fogo only for the viewpoints is value it by yourself.

An alternative choice: If you happen to do not thoughts a really busy day, you could possibly guide this half-day tour that features visiting Lagoa do Fogo plus entry to the recent springs I point out beneath! It leaves from both Ponta Delgada or Vila Franca do Campo within the early afternoon.

Late afternoon: Caldeira Velha scorching springs

A spot I contemplate to be a must-visit is the Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha, a nature protect with a collection of naturally-fed scorching springs. This spot provides main Jurassic Park vibes with massive ferns and luxurious greenery, and there are three fundamental swimming pools at various temperatures to soak in.

The good pool is the most important and has a small waterfall cascading into it, whereas the warmer swimming pools are smaller. Entry to Caldeira Velha is ticketed and timed, although, to make sure it does not get *too* overly crowded.

You’ll be able to pre-book tickets your self on-line right here (you MUST guide greater than 24 hours upfront), however have in mind the timing in case you plan to attempt to go to Lagoa do Fogo by yourself. (The Lagoa do Fogo bus has a cease proper on the Caldeira Velha car parking zone, although, which is helpful!) The most recent entry occasions are both 4:30 p.m. (in spring and fall) or 6 p.m. in summer season, and you purchase tickets for a 90-minute go to.

(OR, like I discussed above, this half-day tour consists of visiting Lagoa do Fogo AND entry to Caldeira Velha.)

Return to Ponta Delgada (or wherever you are staying) tonight and have dinner there.

Day 5: East finish of Sao Miguel

Highlights at this time: Tons extra coastal viewpoints, plus visiting two geothermal parks

Complete driving time at this time: 2.75 hours (144 km) (map hyperlink)

You’ll be able to have a extra leisurely morning at this time and luxuriate in breakfast at your resort or on the town. Then hit the street and head east in direction of Furnas, which is essentially the most geothermally-active a part of São Miguel island.

Morning: Furnas viewpoint

In your manner into the city of Furnas, take a fast detour to the Miradouro do Lombo dos Milhos. From this viewpoint you may get wonderful views over Furnas, surrounded by inexperienced mountains and colourful hydrangea bushes.

Morning: Fumaroles at Lagoa das Furnas

From the perspective, head all the way down to Lagoa das Furnas and the fumaroles and boiling mud alongside the lake at Antigo Pomar das Caldeiras da Lagoa das Furnas (free to go to, however you need to pay for parking). There is a very brief collection of boardwalks right here to get nearer to the vents and boiling mud, and you may as well see the place they’re cooking Cozido das Furnas, an area dish of meat and root veggies that is cooked underground utilizing the volcanic warmth.

There is a small bar/cafe proper subsequent to the fumaroles tucked into some tall bushes that is an important spot to seize a drink (although I would not have the cozido right here).

There’s additionally a nature park right here with some strolling trails, although I’d skip it since we’ll go to a greater one in a bit!

Afternoon: Lunch in Furnas

Have an early lunch in Furnas city. We had a wonderful meal of native beef at Queijaria Furnense, however if you wish to attempt the Cozido das Furnas dish, the place to go on the town is Tony’s.

Afternoon: Terra Nostra Park

Subsequent up is the massive Parque Terra Nostra, which has plenty of strolling trails via native flora, plus an enormous thermal pool. An entry ticket will get you entry to the whole lot, so deliver a swimsuit if you wish to go for a dip!

If you happen to plan to swim right here, enable no less than a pair hours to get pleasure from the whole lot. If you happen to simply need to stroll the paths, enable maybe one hour.

Late afternoon: Extra viewpoints

There are LOTS of fantastic miradouros alongside the southeastern coast of São Miguel, so I like to recommend stopping to see a couple of earlier than you come to your resort for the evening.

Cease at Miradouro do Pôr-do-Sol for stunning inland views, Miradouro de Água Retorta for views over a cute Azorean city, Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada for a dramatic view of lush coast, and Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego for a garden-like setting with much more views.

Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego is one you’ve got maybe seen in pictures, with a “path” alongside a cliff lined with hydrangea bushes. This path does exist right here at this viewpoint (just under the picnic space), however simply be aware that it is not really a mountain climbing path and may be very brief in actuality! It does make for unimaginable pictures, although, even when the bushes aren’t actually in full bloom.

Additionally do not be stunned to seek out plenty of cats at a few of these miradouros! Locals feed the cats right here and supply them with little homes and shelters.

Then it is time to head again to your resort for yet another evening, and put together to move residence (on onwards to a different island or elsewhere in Europe) tomorrow.

Methods to do Sao Miguel in 3 days

If you happen to’re planning an extended journey to the Azores and need to go to Sao Miguel alongside extra islands, you then would possibly need to shorten your go to right here to simply 3 days. If that is the objective, this is what I’d do with simply 3 days:

• Day 1: Arrival, pineapple farm, Sete Cidades, Praia dos Mosteiros, dinner in Ponta Delgada
• Day 2: Tea plantation, Caldeira Velha scorching springs, Santa Barbara seaside
• Day 3: Non-obligatory morning round Ponta Delgada, Furnas/Terra Nostra Park, all of the viewpoints within the southeast

So mainly I’d reduce the day in Ponta Delgada (sorry, meals tour!), reduce the whale watching, and reduce Lagoa do Fogo. This may nonetheless let you hit all of the highlights on Sao Miguel in simply 3 days.

When to go to the Azores

The Azores are pretty delicate and humid year-round, however do have a definite excessive and off-season. Excessive season falls in the course of the European summer season months, typically June-August, when temperatures common between 70-80 levels F and you may positively need to guide issues like accommodations and rental automobiles upfront.

Off-season within the Azores is the European winter months, when temperatures hover within the 55-60 levels F vary, and a few vacationer providers won’t be open.

Personally, I’d go for shoulder season journey within the Azores and on São Miguel. The months of April-Could and September-October will nonetheless typically have good climate, however you may face smaller crowds on the fundamental vacationer websites.

All of my pictures on this submit had been taken throughout a mid-September journey!

Who’s able to plan a visit to Sao Miguel within the Azores?

Amanda Williams is the award-winning blogger behind A Harmful Enterprise Journey Weblog. She has traveled to greater than 60 international locations on 6 continents from her residence base in Ohio, specializing in experiential and considerate journey via the US, Europe, and remainder of the world. Amanda solely shares suggestions primarily based on her private experiences and locations she’s really traveled!