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Azores Itinerary
Day 1
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Flight in Ponta Delgada, on the Island of São Miguel, the biggest island in Azores.
Day 2
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
On the first full day, we explored the city of Ponta Delgada.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Portas de Cidade - 18th century gates in a nice public square in the city.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Igreja do Santo Cristo, Igreja do Sao Pedro, Nucleo de Santa Barbara, Forte de S. Bras, Palacio de Presidencia.
A Tasca, Portugal
Also, enjoyed some local wine and food at A Tasca restaurant.
Day 3
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Furnas, Portugal
Took a bus to Furnas. We stopped at Parque Terra Nostra. Took a walk in this beautiful garden with many nice plants.
Furnas Lake, Portugal
Visited Furnas Lake. And Furnas geyser.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Back to Ponta Delgada.
Day 4
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Portugal, Portugal
Went on a dolphin and whale watching tour for 5 hours.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Day 5
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Sete Cidades, Portugal
Rented a car and headed to the most famous spot on the island, Sete Cidades. There are several easy hiking trails in the area with a few panoramic point. We admired the beautiful volcanic scenery.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Then drove to Mosteiros small village on the NV of the island, admired the beautiful landscape over the ocean, enjoyed wine and dinner.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Back to Ponte Delaga for the night.
Day 6
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Lagoa do Fogo, Portugal
Planned a whole day hiking the trails of Lagoa do Fogo.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Day 7
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Área Protegida para a Gestão de Habitats ou Espécies da Ponta do Cintrão, Portugal
We explored the northern coast, spectacular views over the cliffs. Started with Ponta do Cintrao.
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Portugal
all the way to Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões. Beautiful.
Nordeste, Portugal
In the afternoon, we stopped in the village with white horses, Nordeste.
Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego, Portugal
Stopped at this beautiful panoramic point with vies over the ocean, on the cliff.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Back to Ponta Delgada for the night.
Day 8
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Praia dos Moinhos, Portugal
Last day was beach day. We chose Praia dos Moinhos, one of the most beautiful beaches around, recommended by the locals. Perfect.
Ponta Delgada, Portugal