5 days in Såo Miguel
São Miguel is a relatively small island that you can drive around in just one day. So, you might wonder—why rent a campervan? The answer is simple: the island's most beautiful spots, where you’ll want to spend an entire day, are evenly spread out. Having the flexibility to stay overnight at each location and move to the next one each day saves you from driving back and forth over the same roads. It also allows you to experience the beauty of early mornings and the peaceful late evenings in otherwise busy tourist destinations. On top of that, a campervan trip offers a unique sense of adventure and independence.
If you’re visiting for 5 days, you can explore the island at a relaxed pace while experiencing its diverse activities.
For a well-balanced five-day itinerary in the Azores, we suggest:
• One beach day
• One hike
• One cultural walk
• One day at the hot springs
• One relaxed day enjoying beautiful views
If you’re visiting for 5 days, you can explore the island at a relaxed pace while experiencing its diverse activities.
For a well-balanced five-day itinerary in the Azores, we suggest:
• One beach day
• One hike
• One cultural walk
• One day at the hot springs
• One relaxed day enjoying beautiful views
For a beach day
Santa Bárbara is known as the surf capital of São Miguel, offering consistent waves, surf schools, and trendy beachfront cafés. During the summer, it’s also great for swimming, sunbathing, and beach volleyball.
A popular bathing area on São Miguel’s south coast, Pópulo Beach is a beautiful black sand beach great for swimming, sunbathing, and sometimes surfing.
A popular bathing area on São Miguel’s south coast, Pópulo Beach is a beautiful black sand beach great for swimming, sunbathing, and sometimes surfing.
For a hiking day
Nestled where a steep valley meets the ocean, Faial da Terra is best known for its hiking trails, leading to two stunning waterfalls.
Miradouro do Salto de Farinha is the perfect starting point for exploring the northeast coast of São Miguel including the most impressive waterfall of the island.
Miradouro do Salto de Farinha is the perfect starting point for exploring the northeast coast of São Miguel including the most impressive waterfall of the island.
For a cultural walk
Ponta Delgada has beautiful botanical gardens, impressive architecture, a central square with intricate decorations, and a large ocean swimming area protected from waves.
Capelas is historically significant as the birthplace of the Azorean whaling industry in the 19th century. A historical trail goes through the coastal area, leading you through various sites with informational displays about the whaling industry.
Capelas is historically significant as the birthplace of the Azorean whaling industry in the 19th century. A historical trail goes through the coastal area, leading you through various sites with informational displays about the whaling industry.
For a day at the hot springs
With its natural springs, each offering a unique mineral composition, and hot water pools perfect for bathing, Furnas is the ultimate relaxation destination.
in Ferraria, you’ll find a thermal spa with heated indoor and outdoor pools. Further along the coast, natural hot springs flow directly into the ocean, creating a warm, rocky bathing area during low tide.
in Ferraria, you’ll find a thermal spa with heated indoor and outdoor pools. Further along the coast, natural hot springs flow directly into the ocean, creating a warm, rocky bathing area during low tide.
For relaxed day enjoying beautiful views
Sete Cidades is the most recognizable spot on the island: two lakes nestled within the crater of an ancient volcano, with a charming village surrounded by green pastures and grazing cows.
Santa Iria is often called the most beautiful Miradouro (viewpoint) with breathtaking panoramic views of São Miguel’s rugged northern coastline, with dramatic cliffs, lush green hills, and the vast Atlantic Ocean stretching into the horizon.
Santa Iria is often called the most beautiful Miradouro (viewpoint) with breathtaking panoramic views of São Miguel’s rugged northern coastline, with dramatic cliffs, lush green hills, and the vast Atlantic Ocean stretching into the horizon.
All these locations are described in detail in our ultimate guide to campervan travel in São Miguel. It includes activity recommendations, a useful map, and driving tips. Download the PDF and you use our guide to craft the perfect campervan adventure!
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