City: Azores
Top Things to do in Azores
Top 10 Free Things to do in Azores, Portugal
The nine islands that make up the Azores are in fact the peaks of some of the world's tallest mountains, reaching from deep beneath the Atlantic. The once-uninhabited, volcanic archipelago now hosts thousands of tourists every year who flock to the islands for sun, sand and verdant mountain scenery. From the beaches of Praia da Vitoria to the bustling marina of Horta, to the bubbling volcanic ground "ovens" of Furnas, these islands offer unparalleled--and unusual--adventures to discover.
Restaurants in Azores
1. Caldeira das Sete Cidades
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,535 reviews
Reviewed By Sunshine324317
One of the most popular spots in Acores Portugal for photography due to its breathtaking views , it's stunning greens and colors in the summer is really something to see, we have a beautiful island of Sao Miguel Acores Portugal
2. Lagoa do Fogo
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5.0 based on 1,967 reviews
Reviewed By Ashevilletraveler4 - Asheville, United States
The 4 of us agreed that is was one of the most beautiful places we saw on Sao Miguel Island and that's saying a lot because the whole island is beautiful. There is a steep hike down to a beach area and it's really well worth doing. It was so lovely to be by the lake at the bottom of the crater and listen to the sound of nothing except nesting birds. Amazing.
3. Boca do Inferno Viewpoint
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5.0 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By vg-t-2012 - Toronto, Canada
Go in the morning for best photographs and to get ahead of most visitors (sun at back). If you can't walk very far or are short of time, don't park in the parking lot by the main road. If the gate is open, drive in and follow the dirt road that everyone is hiking along to the very base of the ridge where the trail goes uphill to the actual "miradouro"/viewpoint. There is room for several cars there. The view is amazing. If you have bad knees, bring trekking poles. It's about 5 minutes uphill to the viewpoint, depending on your uphill capability.
4. Caldeira
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4.5 based on 749 reviews
Reviewed By telemark - Wildhaus, Switzerland
We did the 360 degree crater rim hike in foggy and stormy weather. Pretty narrow path at times, views of the caldeira and the island are unbelievable. The 8 km hike can easily be done in 2 hours. Our family liked it a lot - and next time we want to descend into the crater!
5. Furnas
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4.5 based on 1,108 reviews
Reviewed By randr360 - Cape Coral, United States
Great full day trip from Ponta Delgada east to Furnas & Tera Nostra Garden, Nordeste, along the north coast with Samual da Silva Regao (Greencorner Tours -([email protected];(+351)911936846. Second great trip west to Sete Cidades and Logoa. He grew up on the island, speaks excellent English and is a safe driver - highly recommend! He can tailor an excursion specific to your interests; has a van that carries 8.
6. Pinhal da Paz
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4.5 based on 130 reviews
7. Salto do Cabrito
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4.5 based on 464 reviews
Reviewed By TheCrazyreyn - London, United Kingdom
We walked from Caldeiras de Ribeira Grande to this spot along the hiking trail, and it's ingenious in the way it uses a giant pipe (which services the hydro electric dam next to the waterfall) as part of the route. The heights on this route by the waterfall are something else! I'd also recommend visiting the abandoned dam at the Caldeiras de Ribeira Grande end of this route, which we almost didn't do but was absolutely worth the 10-15 minute detour.
8. Nossa Senhora da Paz
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4.5 based on 487 reviews
Reviewed By seanm66 - Alfred, United States
Beautiful old church on the top of the hill. Has amazing tile work and stone work with breath taking views.
9. Lagoa das Empadadas
10. Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 406 reviews
Reviewed By Oapsful - Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium
Wonderful area with waterfalls, river and a lovely landscape with old beautiful houses with amazing flowers. Even though the area is not too big, everything looks perfect and it is truly a little paradise. I went during low season (November) and there were not many people, which made the visit even more enjoyable. To me it is a must-see in Sao Miguel. .
