São Miguel Island Overview…

São Miguel is part of the Oriental (Eastern) Group and is known as the ‘Green Island’ for a very good reason. A subtropical island, always in bloom, with so many shades of green to contrast the striking blue ocean wherever you go.

It is the largest island of the Azores Archipelago and is home to the capital, the charming  port city of Ponta Delgada. More than half the Azorean populations lives on this island, but at a mere 150,000, with most of those in the city, the island still feels very unspoilt and quiet.

With a length of only 62.1km and maximum width of 15.8km, São Miguel may seem small; but the amount of natural wonders and sights crammed into this island, means that you’ll need at least a week to even scratch the surface!

São Miguel Island - Top things to do…

#1 Bathe in volcanic Hotsprings

#2 Swim with wild dolphins

#3 Rapel down a waterfall

#4 take an ATV tour

#5 visit the farm

São Miguel Island - Places to stay…

#1 Grand Hotel Azores Atlântico

#2 White exclusive suites & Villas

#3 Quinta do mar

#4 octant hotel - fUrnas

#5 hotel TAlisman

São Miguel Island - Things to eat and drink…

#1 Furnas COzido (Meat & Veg stew slow cooked in a volcanic vent)(Vegan option available)

#2 Cha da Gorreana (Visit Gorreana tea plantation and taste their variety of locally produced tea)

#3 Ananas (Azorean pineapple)

#4 bolo levado (sweet muffin typical of the Azores Islands)

#5 Azorean Gin (visit ‘The Gin Library’ and take a masterclass)

#6 Queijadas De Vila Franca Do Campo (traditionally made Portuguese sweet cake)

The Azores is fast becoming a well established ‘active holiday destination’ and for good reason. There are a vast array of activities to choose from all with a very high quality of trained guides, giving you the perfect mix of relaxation and adrenaline for your trip!

Check out the links below for inspiration…

Here at Azores Connections, the islands and travel are our passion. We are based on São Miguel so can offer accurate, friendly and real time advice to create your perfect Azores Vacation.

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