Top Things to do in Sao Miguel
What to do and see in Sao Miguel, Azores: The Best Lookouts
Discover the best top things to do in Sao Miguel, Portugal including Boca do Inferno Viewpoint, Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado, Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras, Ponta da Ferraria, Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego, Castelo Branco, Miradouro de Santa Iria, Bela Vista Viewpoint, Serra da Barrosa Viewpoint, Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada.
Restaurants in Sao Miguel
1. Boca do Inferno Viewpoint
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By MofromMass - Plymouth, United States
This is another wonderful miradouro on Sao Miguel. The best part about this one, is you get 2 spectacular views. Looks one way and you'll see Mosteiros. Look the other way and you'll see Ferraria. If you're coming from Sete Cidades, definitely stop here and then continue on to Mosteiros or Ferraria depending on which way you're travelling. There's a snack bar here as well.
3. Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras
4. Ponta da Ferraria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 451 reviews
Reviewed By ToughMudderHero - Holbaek, Denmark
Firstly the drive down the hill is steep and fairly narrow so take your time in case there's traffic coming the other way! Definitely worth the drive however as at the bottom there is a small inlet that's fed by a hot spring, and cooled by the sea. It was fairly chilly when I went due to the large swell but it made the experience a lot of fun. There are a couple of changing rooms and toilets. Other than that, the headland is worth walking around but make sure you wear sturdy shoes as it's sharp and uneven. When the swell is big there are some spectacular sights of the waves crashing onto the rocks. We didn't try the official thermal bath but it looked nice enough, and much better if you've got a family. The sunset would be awesome from here too.
5. Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By Mommyof2NewJersey - Princeton, United States
We were here early in the morning and it was just beautiful. You hear the birds and you can enjoy the beautiful view, you can have a picnic, you can walk a bit around. The flowers and gardens are lovely. Highly recommend for a different perspective on the island. it's a long drive, but you can add it on to the Salto De Prego hike or something else on that side of the island.
6. Castelo Branco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Roving38822970811
The climb up to this lookout was amazing. We climbed to the top and took lots of scenic pictures. The history about this castle told of its importance of warning the island of incoming war ships
7. Miradouro de Santa Iria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
Reviewed By ROCruiser - Claremont, United States
An excellent viewpoint on the northern coast of the island. Breathtaking with the cliffs and ocean views for miles around. Kind of reminded me of the Pacific Coast of California and Oregon. Absolutely beautiful!
8. Bela Vista Viewpoint
9. Serra da Barrosa Viewpoint
10. Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By gndias01 - Lisbon, Portugal
The Azorean northeast is a non-stop of breathtaking views and Ponta da Madrugada view point is one of the most offers one of the most beautiful sights in the Island.
