Things To Do
Bretanha
This is the town where Hallé's grandparents met and fell in love. Beautiful little town on the west side of the island. The main church in the center of the town is where, Vavo and Vava Cabral were baptized, received communion, confirmation and later marrried! Below are the addresses of thier childhood homes. When exploring be sure to check out the beautiful red windmill that overlooks like the town and check out the port where the fisherman would have to carry all the fish up the side of the cliff. (Bring your walking shoes and don't attempt if raining) Vavas house - Rua da Outeiro 2, Amoreiras Vavos Hoiuse Rua da Igreja 99, Bretanha
4 Plátanos Café Restaurante
Definitely recommend stopping here if you plan on visiting Bretanha. Amazing food and great views! Best chicken wings we both have ever eaten!
A Tasca: Resturant
A Tasca restaurant offers a lively atmosphere that is consistently praised by guests for its rustic charm and vibrant energy. This is our favorite restaurant we ate from while visiting the island. The food was absolutely fantastic and a very charming vibe. Our favorite item is the octopus!!
Sete Cidades
Stunning viewpoints, trails, and water activities. Known for one side with blue water and the other green.
Futurismo Azores Adventures: Whale Watching
The Azores: an oasis of sea life, both for scientists, specimens, and enthusiasts. A journey planned by biologists and guides and programmed to provide the most significant moments. An experience meant for gathering and knowledge on the ocean and on species.
Lagoa do Fogo
Beautiful viewpoint/hike to a lake that was once the center of a volcano. On your drive back down mountain be sure to stop by Caldeira Velha thermal baths.
Parque Terra Nostra: Thermal Pools
In Furnas Valley, inside one of the World's largest hydropolises, there is a thermal pool fed by a volcanic spring with a temperature of 42ºC (108ºF). It's not just the mystique that surrounds it that makes the Garden's feature pool one of its most famous attractions. Filled with water rich in iron and other minerals highly beneficial for the skin, our pool provides a feeling of absolute relaxation that you must experience.
Poça da Dona Beija
This is a mystical place of leisure and relaxation, immersed in the exuberant azorean nature and features geothermally heated water from an iron-rich water spring. It presents itself as a refuge, where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in a serene environment to recharge your energies.Take a break from the outside world and allow yourself to be captivated by this thermal paradise.
Tonys Restaurant
Tony’s Restaurant was absolutely amazing! They are known for the traditional Azores meal called cozido. Cozido traditional and hearty Portuguese stew made with various meats, sausages, and vegetables, cooked from the volcanic ground. (Portion was huge, Cozido for two could probably fill 4 people)
O Baco Resturant
We went here for one of food tasting and it was outstanding. The service was amazing and the food was incredible. Our favorite items were the pan fried barracuda and the passion fruit cheesecake for desert!
Plantação Ananases A Arruda: Pineapple Plantation
Here you can find out more about São Miguel pineapples. With a history spanning more than 100 years, the Augusto Arruda Pineapple Plantation is a true living museum of this unique form of cultivation. Visits are free of charge and we show you all the phases of pineapple cultivation
Trilho do Sanguinho
Experience this 2.9-mile loop trail near Faial da Terra, Azores. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
Ponta da Ferraria Thermal Pool
Ponta da Ferraria is between Ginetes and Mosteiros on the western tip of Sao Miguel. One of the most unique things about this spot is that it is that there is a little natural swimming pool that is fed by a hot spring.