What to See in the Azores
To see the essentials of São Miguel, split your trip between the lagoons of Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, the volcanic area of Furnas and a whale-watching trip from Ponta Delgada.
Tours for your route
São MiguelSete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo
Two volcanic calderas in one day from Ponta Delgada.
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https://www.civitatis.com/en/ponta-delgada/sete-cidades-lagoa-fogo/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-ilha
São MiguelFurnas and the tea plantations
A day between the Furnas caldera and the Gorreana plantations.
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https://www.civitatis.com/en/ponta-delgada/furnas-day-trip/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-ilha
São MiguelWhale watching from Ponta Delgada
A trip out into the Atlantic to look for whales and dolphins.
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https://www.civitatis.com/en/ponta-delgada/whale-watching/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-ilhaIf you only have one day for a tour
Combine the two lagoons if you like viewpoints and want a guided day. If you have a shorter window, the boat takes between two and a half and three hours.
If you can add a second day
Save Furnas for exploring the lagoon area and combining it with Gorreana. The boat trip works better as a separate plan, with room to move it if the sea changes.
Frequently asked questions
Which two lagoons are usually visited together?
Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo can be combined in a full-day route across São Miguel.
Are Furnas and Sete Cidades the same area?
They are different places on São Miguel. Furnas lies to the east and Sete Cidades to the west. Give each area its own outing if you have time.
What should I see in the Azores if I only visit one island?
On São Miguel you can combine lagoons, fumaroles and a whale-watching trip without changing accommodation between islands.