Miguel: guided tour to the Sete Cidades Volcano
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São Miguel: guided tour to the Sete Cidades Volcano
Activity provider:Azores Magic Tours
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This tour is unique because we will visit an iconic place in the Azores, the island of São Miguel, Sete Cidades is probably the most iconic and recognised natural monument in the Azores.
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Duration 4 hours
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We start the tour around 9:00 visiting the pineapple plantation for 30 to 45 minutes, after the pineapple, we will travel along the southwest coast going up the mountain stopping at Miradouro do Pico do Carvão for 15 to 20 minutes.
Continuing to climb, travellers will visit Lago do Canário This lake is located in a volcanic crater about 800 metres above sea level 20 to 25 minutes, then we will visit Vista do Rei It offers a stunning view over the Sete Cidades crater , with Lake das Sete Cidades as a backdrop. It is one of the best-known postcards of the Azores. 20 to 30 minutes.
Descending, the trevelers will stop at Lagoa de Santiago, which is related to the volcanic formation of the Massif of Sete Cidades. Its altitude in relation to sea level is 334 metres. It is 700 metres long, 475 metres wide and 30 metres deep, 15 minutes. Descending towards the village of Sete Cidades, we will pass over a bridge that separates the green and blue lake, built in 1967. Travellers will stop in the middle of the village to have a coffee or visit the Church of São Nicolau. It is a small temple, in neo-Gothic style. Built in the 17th century. You can visit the Church of Saint Nicholas, built in the 17th and 19th centuries, with an interesting cryptomeria alley, 30 minutes away.
Our last stop will be at Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado. Built on a cliff in the westernmost part of the island, Miradouro do Escalvado is one of the ideal places for you to admire the sea and enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets on the island of São Miguel, 15 to 20 minutes away. We will end the tour by taking you back to your hotel or meeting point, 45 minutes.
