São Miguel Azores: 15 Extraordinary Places You Can't Miss!

São Miguel Azores: 15 Extraordinary Places You Can't Miss! // The Azores islands in Portugal are one of our new favourite travel destinations and we can’t wait to show you around! São Miguel has volcanos, multi-coloured lakes, stunning viewpoints like Miradouro da Boca do Inferno, hot springs, waterfalls, tea plantations and more! Don’t miss this Azores travel vlog where we go over what to do in the Azores in 4k!

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00:00-02:00 Introduction to São Miguel
02:01-02:40 Portugal Travel Guide
02:41-03:20 Gorreana Tea Plantation
03:21-04:22 Ponta da Ferraria
04:23-05:33 Islet of Vila Franca do Campo
05:34-07:23 Lagoa do Fogo
07:24-08:04 Furnas
08:05-09:00 Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego
09:01-11:32 Parque Terra Nostra
11:33-12:13 Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões
12:14-13:24 Lagoa das Furnas
13:25-13:57 Sete Cidades
13:58-15:22 Miradouro do Salto do Cavalo
15:23-16:41 Caldeira Velha Hot Springs
16:42-17:29 Praia dos Mosteiros
17:30-18:23 Cascata do Salto do Cabrito
18:24-20:40 Miradouro da Boca do Inferno
20:40-21:52 Thanks for Watching!

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[madetoexplore]

Thanks for watching! We would love to know which one you’re most excited about☺️👇

[nataliearruda]

It makes me very happy to know that others enjoy where I was born and love.

[mariarxy]

My mother worked on the tea plantations as a young woman in the early 1950s. I was so lucky to be born on this paradise…there’s no place like this beautiful island my Sao Miguel ❤️❤️❤️

[Eindrew]

this video about Sao Miguel was one of my favourites, super helpful!

[giffordkrivak]

I just got back from the Azores. Wow, fantastic! For my trip, I went on three separate guided tours in the $50-$60 USD range. Super easy to have a local show you everything without having to drive on the narrow streets.

[shivapazoki]

I am in the process of researching my trip to azero and your vlog is the best i have found on youtube. Most travel bloggers go for lots of drone shot which might look nice on a video but it is not an in-person experience. Actually informative. To the point. Short and not loaded with long hair blown the wind! 😅😅😅 thanks!

[shailendrasinghrajora]

Great video! Really nice work! Thanks a lot!!

[soldishero_y]

Thank you for the review, you have beautiful smiles)

[davidlee]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation:

00:00 *🌍 Introduction and Overview*
- Introduction to the channel and the topic of the video,
- Overview of the Azores as a travel destination,
- Mention of awe-inspiring viewpoints, hot springs, waterfalls, and tea plantations.
00:59 *📅 Personal Introduction and Travel Background*
- Hosts introduce themselves and their travel blog,
- Brief mention of their recent travels to Portugal and Madeira,
- Promotion of their Madeira video and travel guide.
02:22 *🍃 Gorreana Tea Plantation*
- Introduction to the tea plantation, one of the oldest and largest in Europe,
- Description of its scenic beauty and visitor experience,
- Mention of free entry and the opportunity to try the tea.
03:16 *💧 Ponta da Ferraria Hot Springs*
- Description of the geothermal hot springs and their location,
- Advice on driving and parking due to steep roads,
- Tips for visiting, including the best time to go and safety considerations.
04:35 *🌴 Islet of Vila Franca do Campo*
- Description of the islet and its unique features,
- Mention of tour options and activities like swimming, snorkeling, and hiking,
- Recommendation for drone shots at sunrise or sunset.
05:41 *🏞️ Lagoa do Fogo*
- Overview of the highest crater lake on São Miguel,
- Mention of viewpoints, hiking trails, and the sporadic weather,
- Recommendation to check live webcams for weather conditions.
07:26 *🏡 Furnas Town*
- Description of the picturesque town surrounded by mountains and hot springs,
- Mention of hot springs, resorts, and local cuisine like Furnas stew,
- Highlight of Terra Nostra Gardens as a key attraction.
08:22 *🌸 Miradouro do Ponto do Sossego*
- Description of the scenic viewpoint with gardens, pathways, and picnic areas,
- Suggestion for a picnic spot with family and the potential to spot whales.
09:17 *🌿 Terra Nostra Gardens*
- Overview of the botanical garden and its unique orange hot pool,
- Tips for visiting, including arriving early and not wearing light-colored swimsuits,
- Mention of the extensive botanical collection and the historical ambiance.
10:42 *🚶 Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park*
- Description of the park with accessible waterfalls and hiking trails,
- Mention of the opportunity to rappel down waterfalls,
- Recommendation for visiting the park and its amenities.
12:13 *🚗 Furnas Lake*
- Description of the scenic lake and surrounding historical road,
- Highlight of the picturesque old brick road and the nearby church,
- Mention of hot springs and the unique culinary experience of Furnas stew.
13:12 *🌅 Sete Cidades*
- Overview of the historic town and its beautiful church,
- Recommendation for exploring the town, getting ice cream, and visiting Lake Azul.
14:07 *🌄 Miradouro do Salto do Cavalo*
- Description of the viewpoint with panoramic views over Furnas and the ocean,
- Mention of the recommendation from a local and the scenic drive.
15:17 *🏖️ Mosteiros Beach*
- Description of the black sand beach with a dramatic backdrop,
- Mention of parking challenges and the unique powdery sand,
- Recommendation for spending a sunny day at the beach and exploring the local town.
17:24 *🌊 Salto do Cabrito Waterfall*
- Description of the waterfall and advice on parking and hiking,
- Recommendation for swimming in the cold water and exploring the catwalk above the falls.
18:48 *🌋 Miradouro da Boca do Inferno*
- Highlight of the most famous viewpoint in the Azores,
- Advice on the best times to visit to avoid crowds and get clear views,
- Mention of the need to check live webcams and the beauty of the hike.
20:51 *✈️ Conclusion and Travel Recommendations*
- Summary of the trip and encouragement to visit São Miguel and Madeira,
- Mention of the ease of travel from North America and the friendly locals,
- Promotion of their Portugal travel guide and channel subscription.

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[koolmyskool]

Amazing photos and footage of an incredible island thanks for sharing!

[HilaryDuffever]

Thank you for making such a thoughtful video with great recommendations. It was very helpful!

[ruka]

Thank you!! That's exactly what I thought!! Planning each day and then decide when going where! Next week I wilk be there, thanks fir the advices 😀

[GlobalBizlife]

Wow absolutely stunning. Definetly want to go there, pure magic. I have family roots from Portugal, Madeira in particular so would love to go there too and the AZORES are tops too!

[michaelfoeofevil]

Excellent Video...My ex and I had booked a week-long trip to the Azores; we loved everything about it; the natural beauty was just surreal. Anyway, we ended up extending our stay to one month. These Islands were unnoticed despite being in the middle of the Americas and Europe. Tourism is booming over there. However, I would caution people that getting a car rental is almost impossible to find in the summer. What worries me is that now that the Azores has been "discovered, " it might interfere with the natural beauty I can honestly admit I have never seen.

[juliodefreitas]

Awesome video and thank you for sharing 💙💙💙👍🍷🍷

[CraigRowland-zm]

We currently in Sao Miguel using your guide. It’s awesome thank you. We by chance found accommodation at Praia dos Moihnos. I would add to a must do list

[TheBendingNotes]

First off, I must acknowledge the fantastic job of presenting this video. It provided me with a really good yet straight forward summary of all the place visitors may want to explore. Your helpful tips should come in handy as well!So Thank you and Great Job!

One thing I may have missed, would you mind sharing how long was your stay on Sao Miguel? Just trying to gauge how much time is needed to really explore the list you’ve shared…

[starfishonefiveseven]

My mother & her family were from Furnas. I took her back after 60 years - it was a real treat for her - she marveled at the fact there were now roads & cars all over the island 😆 She showed me the tea farm where her mother would go pick tea and dry it in the open air and the calderas where they would cook Sunday dinner. We went to the spa and drank the iron water from the natural fountain. Amazingly we met up with old family friends - women my mother went to grade school with - while walking along the main road in Furnas and also in Ribeira Grande, where one of her grandmothers lived. The new owner even let my mother come inside and see how it had changed. Her other grandmother lived in the middle of Furnas in the house with the 3 Bicas (3 faucets). There used to be a large trough in front where people would water their horses - I noticed it is no longer there - and across from the botanical garden there was a stream with a small bridge named after my grandfather called Ponte de Sr. Elias. I hope to take my husband there soon to see how amazing the island is. Great video ♥

[charleshafter]

Just booked a trip to Sao Miguel today thru Azores Getaways at a great price. We have been to Terceria twice and loved it. Great video.

[PoliticalJunky]

🤫 the Azores is a secret! There are nine islands - if you want running of the bulls and fun, fun, fun, go to Terceira.. S Miguel is beautiful, great shopping … São Jorge natural beauty, hiking, deep sea fishing…Faial go during sea week, sign the wall, see the volcanic eruption of 1957-1958 … Pico is about whale watching, dolphins, wine and it’s late July fair weekend … the others are really tiny! Great video ❤