Place · Furnas

Furnas and Gorreana Tea Tour

The Furnas tour from Ponta Delgada combines the volcanic area and Gorreana tea in 8 hours with an English-speaking guide. Choose the two-day tour if you also plan to book Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo.

The Furnas lake and valley from the hillside

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Stages from Ponta Delgada

From the islet to the tea fields

The published route goes from the south coast to the Furnas caldera and ends at Gorreana, in the north of São Miguel.

The Vila Franca do Campo islet from the coast of São Miguel
The volcanic islet of Vila Franca do Campo, off the south coast.

Vila Franca do Campo

The first stop looks out to the islet from the town before heading inland.

Aerial view of the fumaroles and paths at Caldeiras das Furnas
Fumaroles and paths on the shore of Lagoa das Furnas.

Furnas

The route takes in the hot springs and the lake at Furnas. The day continues to the tea plantation.

Rows of tea following a hillside on São Miguel
Rows of tea in the Gorreana fields.

Gorreana

The Furnas route visits the north-coast plantations before returning to Ponta Delgada.

Itinerary published by Civitatis

The lagoon and the calderas

Lagoa das Furnas fills part of the caldera. The route through this area shows the volcanic landscape through its fumaroles.

How the tea stop fits in

Gorreana is part of the Furnas day. Check the tour page to confirm the stops and what the departure you book includes.

Frequently asked questions

Are Furnas and Gorreana visited on the same day?

Yes. The Furnas and tea plantations tour includes both stops.

Where can I read about the Lagoa das Furnas trail?

The Trilhos dos Açores portal publishes an official page for the route around the lagoon.

How do I combine Furnas with Sete Cidades?

You can give one day to each area or choose the two-day São Miguel tour.