West Coast Tour

1. Start this tour by driving up to the caldera’s wall through a inner road of the island, stop by a viewpoint to see both north and south coastlines and the vast hills and volcanic formations along São Miguel.

2. Check the old roman style aqueducts that were used to carry fresh water among villages without access to tap water back in the day.

3. Reach into a secluded lagoon surrounded by trees, the Lagoa do Canário can be contemplated only from a few access points. Take a moderate walk through this natural park up until a viewpoint (Boca do Inferno) where one can contemplate some of the valleys formed around the Sete Cidades lagoon and the lagoon itself.

4. Contemplate the whole vastness of Sete Cidades green and blue lagoons from the King’s View viewpoint, learn about the history of the abandoned hotel that lies in ruins and the legend about the lagoons.

5 – 6. Descend into the caldera, contemplating the hydrangeas lush bushes along the way, discover the Santiago lagoon from up above. Reach the bridge that divides the blue and green lagoons, learn about the rich local ecosystem.

7. For lunch, indulge your tasting buds with our regional style food, you’ll have options of meat, fish and vegetarian in this buffet of traditionally made local food. (Starter, Main Course, Drink, Dessert and Coffee included)

8 – 9. Dwell around the village of Sete Cidades to check the local tea house or just one of the very few beautiful neo-gothic churches on the island OR have a walk around a section of the blue lagoon of Sete Cidades, your choice.

10. Reach the top of a cliff on the westernmost point of São Miguel to appreciate the views of Mosteiros and its islets, learn about the story of the missing Azorean island.

11 -12. Descend into Mosteiros, a fajã formation, that compasses a vast coast of dark rock formations, a beach with an unique view of the Mosteiros islets and natural pools formed by lava flows. Optional swims (conditions apply).

Finish off this tour with a walk by the coastline tasting a local handmade sweet delicacy, while the ocean breeze cools you down.

Disclaimer: WildScape Azores Tours (us) doesn’t assume responsibility or liability for any accidents, injuries or death that might occur during hiking and swimming activities, we only provide these opportunities assuming participants (you) are physically and mentally fit and capable of partaking in these activities and assume all responsibility for your actions during these activities. These are optional and you’ll only partake in them if you wish to by your free will.
Hiking activities are only suggested in the officially defined trails deemed safe by the Government of the Azores and swimming activities are only suggested in bathing areas with lifeguard’s supervision.