"The green island" Ilha de São Miguel by bambino36

Ilha de São Miguel Travel Guide: 203 reviews and 686 photos

Furnas, Ilha de São Miguel - Ilha de São Miguel

Ilha de São Miguel, Azores

The Azorean island of São Miguel is an island in the Atlantic with european charm and spectacular scenery.
Sao Miguel's capital city, Ponta Delgada, on the south side of the island, is truly european, with narrow cobblestone streets, old architecture, and drivers that drive too fast!
The volcanic origin of São Miguel makes the landscape frequently hilly. Most of the streets and buildings are made of volcanic black or white stone.
Even the rough latitude would suppose a rough winter, that is not true. It's warmer than at the corresponding latitude in Europe. There's no need for winter jackets...
The island as many attractions, from the city's cafes to the countryside.
Just to mention a few places to visit, the ones that nobody should miss, I would say: Lagoa das Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Furnas Valley, Vila Franca do Campo, Povoação and Nordeste.

Last visit to Ilha de São Miguel: Aug 2002
Intro Updated Nov 19, 2004
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Reviews (12)

After the storm of '97, Ponta Delgada - Ilha de São Miguel

Storms and earthquakes Warnings and Dangers (2)

It is true that the climate in Azores is not very stable. The region has a temperated climate where temperatures range... more travel advice

Igreja de São Pedro, Ponta Delgada - Ilha de São Miguel

Ponta Delgada Things to Do (7)

Ponta Delgada is the main city of the archipelago. It's not a big city but it has a special glow. Like in any other... more travel advice

Blessed by God Favorites (1)

If you're searching for nightlife then don't go to Azores. São Miguel is, without any doubt, one of the most beautiful... more travel advice

Waterfall, Ilha de São Miguel - Ilha de São Miguel

Waterfalls Things to Do (7)

Everywhere one goes around the island is surprised by numerous waterfalls. There's no need to search for them because... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
Traditional "Cozido das Furnas"

Sports & Outdoors (1)
The runner's paradise

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super1tiago Feb 20, 2010 at 2:51 AM

Nice pole on this picture !
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Hermanater Feb 21, 2007 at 11:42 AM

Happy Birthday....nice story about the lakes......I have friends that have been to Portugal and did not want to leave.
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alza Feb 14, 2006 at 10:48 AM

It's ok not to have 'Nightlife', especially with the great cook-outs at Las Furnas! Would love to go to Sao Miguel... and get in shape :)