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Things to do in São Miguel Island

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5 out of 5 average rating, 794 reviews

Hike with happy rescued donkeys

Donkeys walk at the same speed as humans, about four miles per hour. Movement is essential to their health and well-being. Most importantly, you will make a donkey friend for life.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews

Cave Tour on the North Coast of São Miguel

Take a boat tour through the caves, waterfalls, and hidden beaches like Praia dos Moinhos.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 236 reviews

Learn to surf in the Azores

Join a beginner-friendly surf lesson to learn techniques and enjoy the waves safely.

5 out of 5 average rating, 951 reviews

Breakfast with goats

Visit our goat farm, interact with the animals, and enjoy a typical local breakfast.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 750 reviews

Magical Hot Springs Under The Stars

Bathe your body in geothermal hot springs at night and enjoy a traditional dinner.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviews

Full-Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo & Lunch 8 am

Embark on a full-day tour from Ponta Delgada to visit a volcanic caldera, explore the stunning blue-green lakes of the Sete Cidades and then continue your journey to the mountains of Lagoa do Fogo.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviews

Explore Furnas : volcano, plantations and lake

Explore tea plantations, volcanic hot springs, Terra Nostra Park, and stroll by Furnas Lake on this unforgettable Azores adventure. Lunch and tickets to Terra Nostra are not included.

5 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

Bees Experience and Honey Tasting

Put on the beekeeper's suit and enjoy an immersive experience with the bees.

5 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviews

A Day of Adventure in São Miguel with Ruben

Personalized small-group adventure: hidden waterfalls, volcanoes & local secrets

5 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews

Enjoy a Dinner with a View at A Villa by the Sea

Enjoy a homemade dinner made just for you. We’re home cooks who love sharing food. Our Conscious Cooking uses fresh, local, seasonal ingredients, inspired by plant-based and family traditions.

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Swim an enchanted waterfall with a local

Walk a lush island trail with a regenerative practitioner from one of the island’s first families, taste seasonal garden dishes and wade into a refreshing cold pool.

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Wine Tasting - understand Portuguese wine

Taste 10 Portuguese wines, including sparkling, white, rosé, red, and Port Wine, while discovering the wine regions, native grape varieties, and different terroirs of Portugal.

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Lagoa do Fogo Hike with a Local Guide

We will see the famous Lagoa do Fogo from the best viewing platform on the island, and then we will go on a hiking trail along the picturesque levada through the forest and nature reserve.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Wheel Throwing in an Azorean Ceramics Atelier

This private hands-on workshop offers a guided introduction to the art of wheel throwing. You will create 1–3 pieces — perhaps a small bowl, cup, or petite vase, for you to use and treasure.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Azorean Botanical Impressions in Ceramics

In this PRIVATE WORKSHOP you will forage endemic plants in a quinta garden, press their textures into clay and color each impression with oxides guided by a fine arts trained ceramic artist.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Learn Bodyboard with an Azorean local champion

Discover the thrill of bodyboarding in the Azores with a local pro athlete. Ride your first wave, learn ocean safety and enjoy São Miguel’s stunning beaches in a fun, safe experience while bodyboard.

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The untold stories of the Azores - historical tour

Join Pedro to discover Vila Franca do Campo’s stories: settlers, ocean, battles, disasters, culture and local legends—ending with lunch preprared by me at A Villa by the Sea.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Immerse Yourself in Nature with Forest Bathing

Awaken your senses and let yourself be guided on a gentle and immersive walk in the forest. Experience mindfulness practices and sensory invitations in an experience of conscious connection with nature.

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Climb Pico da Vara, the island's highest point

We will take a pedestrian route up to the Pico da Vara, approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, a distance of 7.80 km, from the guard house of the forest reserve to the summit of Pico da Vara, 1103 m altitude.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Furnas, Sanctuary of Well-Being

Explore Furnas, a unique volcanic valley featuring a lagoon, fumaroles, and local traditions. Experience the extraction of “cozido da terra,” enjoy thermal baths, stunning landscapes, and authentic culture.