3 days in Såo Miguel
As people who are truly in love with São Miguel Island, we can say: three days is definitely not enough! But it’s better than nothing, and if you’re visiting for such a short time, renting a campervan is a great idea. It will save you valuable time on driving—time you can instead spend enjoying the best experiences the island has to offer. Plus, it allows you to wake up to stunning early mornings and enjoy peaceful late evenings in otherwise busy tourist spots.
If you’re wondering what to do during your 3-day trip to the Azores, we have some great suggestions based on your interests.
If you’re wondering what to do during your 3-day trip to the Azores, we have some great suggestions based on your interests.
For hiking lovers
Day 1. Sete Cidades
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.
Day 2. Faial da Terra
Nestled where a steep valley meets the ocean, Faial da Terra is best known for its hiking trails, leading to two stunning waterfalls.
Day 3. Salto de Farinha
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.
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.
Day 2. Faial da Terra
Nestled where a steep valley meets the ocean, Faial da Terra is best known for its hiking trails, leading to two stunning waterfalls.
Day 3. Salto de Farinha
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 beach lovers
Day 1. Populo.
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.
Day 2. Caloura
Caloura is perfect for a relaxing day by the sea for it’s natural pools, including the one built at the end of a long pier—literally in the middle of the sea!
Day 3. Santa Barbara
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.
Day 2. Caloura
Caloura is perfect for a relaxing day by the sea for it’s natural pools, including the one built at the end of a long pier—literally in the middle of the sea!
Day 3. Santa Barbara
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.
For wellness getaway
Day 1. Furnas
With its natural springs, each offering a unique mineral composition, and hot water pools perfect for bathing, Furnas is the ultimate relaxation destination.
Day 2. Caldeira Velha
Another beautiful location with a natural thermal pools surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
Day 3. Ferraria
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.
With its natural springs, each offering a unique mineral composition, and hot water pools perfect for bathing, Furnas is the ultimate relaxation destination.
Day 2. Caldeira Velha
Another beautiful location with a natural thermal pools surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
Day 3. Ferraria
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.
Or maybe you want to pick one location from each group? In any case, 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 guide and start planning your perfect adventure!
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