Sete Cidades Lake
A famous twin lake with blue and green waters, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and volcanic landscapes - a must-see for every visitor to São Miguel island.
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Plan a free trip to Azores IslandsUpdated: 2026-10-11
The Azores Islands are a stunningly beautiful volcanic archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking landscapes of blue lagoons, green volcanoes, and tea plantations. It's a perfect destination for nature lovers, adventurers, and those seeking tranquility, with an abundance of activities like hiking, diving, whale watching, and soaking in hot springs.
Things to do in Azores Islands include Sete Cidades Lake, Terra Nostra Park, Furnas Fumaroles & Caldeiras. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A famous twin lake with blue and green waters, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and volcanic landscapes - a must-see for every visitor to São Miguel island.
Plan Azores IslandsA historic botanical garden with an impressive plant collection and a huge brown thermal water pool for a relaxing swim.
Plan Azores IslandsA volcanic islet with a protected natural swimming pool, perfect for snorkeling and swimming in summer.
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Sete Cidades Lake, Terra Nostra Park, Furnas Fumaroles & Caldeiras, Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, Mosteiros, Ponta Delgada and 9 more. Sete Cidades Lake: A famous twin lake with blue and green waters, surrounded by dramatic cliffs and volcanic landscapes - a must-see for every visitor to São Miguel island.
Day 1: Forte São Bras, Church of São José, Convento de Nossa Senhora da Esperança. Day 2: Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo, Carlos Machado Museum, LS Catamarans. Day 3: Miradouro da Boca do Inferno, Lagoa das Sete Cidades. Day 4: Caldeira Velha, Lagoa do Fogo. Day 5: Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Terra Nostra Park, Furnas Lake, Gruta do Carvão. Day 6: Parish Church of São Sebastiao, Portas da Cidade, Town Hall. Day 7: Ponta Delgada Marina, Museu Carlos Machado, Ananás de Santo António.
The itinerary for Azores Islands runs through Ponta Delgada, City Center, Vila Franca do Campo, Sete Cidades, Ribeira Grande and Água de Pau.
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