Guided tour of Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo, lunch included
Description
This excursion is unique because we will visit two iconic places in the Azores, Lagoa do Fogo is the second largest on the island of São Miguel and one of the largest in the Azores. It has been classified as a nature reserve since 1974 and is part of the Natura 2000 Network for being classified as a special conservation area. Lagoa das Sete Cidades is very likely the most iconic and recognized natural monument in the Azores. In a region with such a large number of striking landscapes, the image of Sete Cidades is chosen countless times to represent or promote the island of São Miguel and the archipelago. Named one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal and classified as a Protected Landscape by the Natura 2000 Network, the Sete Cidades are a unique place in the world, which any traveler passing through these islands must visit.
Tour Options
Itinerary
we will visit the historic center and beach of Santa Barbara
Place where we will visit the factory and its history, making the proof of the most famous and several times award-winning maracujá liquor, and the various licores and spirit drinks there exist.
Site with a magnificent beauty, where you can see a beautiful waterfall.
we will see at 750m one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Azores,
guided visit to the pineapple greenhouses, where you can see a short video with all the pineapple production.
Viewpoint with an elevation of about 600m where you can see the north coast of the island
Another emblematic view of São Miguel that is also a treat for the soul. The name is due to the visit of King D. Carlos on July 6, 1901. Where you can see Lagoa das Sete Cidades.
Viewpoint of Cerrado das Freiras. It offers a view over Lagoa das Sete Cidades, with the parish of Sete Cidades in the background.
It presents itself as a deep lagoon located in Serra Devassa, at the bottom of a volcanic crater. Its elevation above sea level is 334 meters. It is 700 meters long, 475 meters wide and 29 meters deep. It is surrounded by typical Macaronesian forests and Japanese cedar plantations.
The Lagoa das Sete Cidades is the largest natural reservoir of fresh surface water in the Azores, occupying a vast area that reaches 4.45 square kilometers, with a depth of 33 meters. It is characterized by the double color of its waters, being divided by a shallow channel, crossed by a low bridge that separates a mirror of green water on one side and, on the other, a mirror of blue tone. These characteristics, and the beauty of the surrounding landscape, gave rise to beautiful legends about its origin and formation, including the one that links it to the myth of Atlantis.
At the viewpoint, about 150 meters above sea level, you can see Ferraria and the region of Mosteiros. It is said that, on clear days, you can see a little of Terceira Island and the top of the mountain on Pico Island.
City by the sea where we will have lunch
Viewpoint at the top of Serra de Agua de Pau with 947m from which you have a spectacular view of both sides of the island.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We paid the clients at the beginning and left the clients at the end of the tour at the hotel and accommodation
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(18)
Amazing day exploring the island of Sao Miguel. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable, and wanted to be sure that we had a memorable experience.
Great tour! The guide was very knowledgeable about the island. The views are gorgeous. The lunch was delicious. Highly recommend this tour.
Excellent tour. I’m so impressed with the facility if the tour guides linguistic skills! The scenery was so beautiful Lunch was delicious
Wonderful tour of the west side of Sao Miguel Island. Diogo was our guide and did such a great job. He knew so much history of the Island as he grew up there. It was a nice small tour with seven people. We were taken to several key spots with great views, and also enjoyed the lunch.. Thank you!
We had a delightful tour. Denis our tour guide was wonderful. He explained all about each stop. It was magical.
There is a lot to see, but everything depends on the weather. The views are spectacular when the fog lifts.
Our tour guide Carla was very accommodating and did her very best to beat the fog! A wonderful experience. TU Carla!
We had a fabulous day with Carla as our guide. Nothing was too much trouble her, most accommodating. Thank for making out time on the island so special.
This was a great tour, with great points of interest. However, the itinerary outlined in the tour description was not followed - we did not do the liquor tasting and there are other stops that we didn’t do, or I’m not sure if we did - I was a solo traveller and was in the van for 6 other travelers from Brazil, all speaking Portuguese, no English. The guide tended to speak more Portuguese than English. He did translate some things to me, but not everything - I really felt out of the loop. I didn’t understand where we were stopping and what I was seeing. Lunch was very isolating as I could not engage in conversation. This was a full day tour, and I was actually looking forward for it to end. The guide was nice, I’m sure he did the best he could, but he did cater to the Portuguese speaking tourists (I do empathize that this is his native language).
If the guide has 6 people from brazil with you 7, the van goes up to 8 people, 6 brazilians he has to talk 6 time more português you are only one, its six people making questions, are you stupid, next time stay at home.
Ask for the guide Carla…/ the most wonderful and knowledgeable guide you could have!!if you love nature and all it’s wonders woukd definitely recommend this tour
