DESTINATIONS:
Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal
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Furnas, Portugal
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Laguna de Furnas, Portugal
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Povoacao, Portugal
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Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal
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São Vicente Ferreira, Portugal
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Ribeira Grande, Portugal
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Nordeste, Portugal
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Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal
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Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal
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Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal
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Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal
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Ponta Delgada (Azores), Portugal
RECOMMENDED ITINERARY
DAY 1 – PONTA DELGADA
Arrival and pick-up of the rental car at the airport. Accommodation.
DAY 2 – PONTA DELGADA / FURNAS / LAGOA DAS FURNAS / MIRADOURO DO SALTO DO CAVALO / POVOAÇÃO / PONTA DELGADA
Drive to Furnas and Povoação, in the east of the island. During the tour, stop at the town of Furnas and the Furnas Lagoon. Continue to the Salto do Cavalo viewpoint, where you will have the best views of the whole island. Return to Ponta Delgada. Accommodation.
DAY 3 – PONTA DELGADA / CAPELAS / SÃO VICENTE FERREIRA / RIBEIRA GRANDE / FAROL PONTA DO ARNEL / PONTA DELGADA
Head north towards Capelas to enjoy its natural pools with calm waters, while a few meters away the waves of the Atlantic break on the rocks. We recommend visiting the cliffs to Ribeira Grande, Fenais da Luz, Calhetas and Rabo de Peixe. Arrival in Ribeira Grande, the island's second largest city. Visit to the Bridge of Eight Arches. Continue to the Ponta do Arnel Lighthouse, the first lighthouse built in the Azores and the easternmost point of the island. Return to Ponta Delgada. Accommodation.
DAY 4 – PONTA DELGADA / FETEIRAS / CANDELÁRIA / LAGOA DAS SETE CIDADES / LAGOA DE SANTIAGO / LAGOA DO CANÁRIO / PONTA DELGADA
During this day, explore the western part of the island. Visit Feteiras with its natural pool where the water gushes hot and mixes with the cold ocean water. Continue on to Candelária, one of the island's most authentic villages, surrounded by cliffs and colorful facades. The next stop is Sete Cidades, where we recommend a visit to the Church of São Nicolau, followed by the Cerrado das Freiras viewpoint. Continue to Lagoa de Santiago, located inside a crater, and Lagoa do Canário, the last stop for a stroll along its shore, before returning to Ponta Delgada. Accommodation.
DAY 5 – PONTA DELGADA / VILA FRANCA DO CAMPO / PONTA DELGADA
Day at leisure to enjoy the island's coastline. Enjoy the beaches of Santa Bárbara, Vinha da Areia, etc., as well as the fabulous island of Vila Franca. Return to Ponta Delgada. Accommodation.
DAY 6 – PONTA DELGADA / LAGOA DO FOGO / PONTA DELGADA
Enjoy the beaches of São Miguel and, if you wish, take an optional whale, shark, dolphin and turtle watching tour. Rest of the day at leisure. Accommodation.
DAY 7 – PONTA DELGADA
Departure for the airport to return the rental car.