Place · Nordeste, São Miguel

Povoação and Nordeste Tour

Choose Povoação and Nordeste if you want to give a day to the eastern coast of São Miguel. The trip from Ponta Delgada lasts 8 hours and the guide speaks English.

Waterfall and path through the greenery of Ribeira dos Caldeirões

Tours for your route

Viewpoints and villages on the eastern coast

The route passes Ponta do Sossego and Ponta da Madrugada and continues to Povoação. It is a day with several stops, useful if you want to see coastal scenery from a single base.

An active plan in the same part of the island

Canyoning at Ribeira dos Caldeirões trades the viewpoints for a guided descent in the water. Book it separately if that is the main reason for your day.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nordeste visited on the same tour as Sete Cidades?

The tours in this selection are separate. Nordeste is at the eastern end of São Miguel and Sete Cidades lies to the west.

Which viewpoints does the route include?

The Civitatis listing mentions stops such as Ponta do Sossego and Ponta da Madrugada.

Can I choose a shorter plan in the east?

Canyoning at Ribeira dos Caldeirões lasts between three and four hours. It is a different activity from the scenic circuit.