Portugal · Easy
Self-Drive Itinerary for São Miguel Island, Azores
A 5-day self-drive itinerary on the Island of São Miguel, from Ponta Delgada to the Seven Lakes, the Fire Lake, Furnas, the Goleana Tea Plantation, and the northeastern region.
- Days
- 5
- Stops
- 8
- Mapped stops
- 8
- Mapped distance
- 165.2 km
Share this itinerary
Trip
Day-by-day route
Day 1
1 stopsDay 2
2 stops · 35.1 km · 55 minDay 3
2 stops · 58.9 km · 1 hr 20 minDay 4
2 stops · 38.5 km · 45 minDay 5
1 stops · 32.6 km · 30 minMap explore
Map explore
Portugal
Portugal
Lisbon Electric Car City Tour - Panoramic City Tour
A 3-hour electric bike tour through Lisbon’s most iconic landmarks, starting in the historic Belém district and heading to the vibrant Alfama neighborhood.
1 days · Easy
Carnival Portugal
Portugal’s Carnival season brings public celebrations, parades, costumes and a lively sense of shared festivity before Lent. In Ovar, the Carnival of Portugal i
Date pending official confirmation
The long way home through Portugal
A week of tiled streets, small restaurants and the freedom to change plans after breakfast.
Mia Chen
The Ultimate Guide to a Road Trip Along the Northern Coast of Portugal
10 days · Easy
Easter Week Portugal
Portugal’s Easter Week, or Holy Week, is the deeply spiritual period leading up to Easter, recalling key events from Christ’s entry into Jerusalem through the P
Date pending official confirmationRelated reading
Discover places worth the detour
Portugal
Self-Drive Itinerary for São Miguel Island, Azores
Day 1
Ponta Delgada City Gates
Arrival base and light first-day walk in Ponta Delgada.
View in Google Maps
Day 2
Sete Cidades Geothermal Area
Western crater-lake highlight; prioritize the clearest weather window.
View in Google MapsPonta da Ferraria
Coastal add-on after Sete Cidades, depending on tide and sea conditions.
View in Google Maps
Day 3
Lagoa do Fogo
Central crater-lake morning stop before the north-coast loop.
View in Google MapsRibeira Grande Municipal Garden
North-coast town stop for lunch and a calmer break.
View in Google Maps
Day 4
Furnas Volcanic Valley
Geothermal valley, hot springs and Furnas lake area.
View in Google MapsGorreana Tea Plantation
Tea plantation stop between Furnas and the north/east coast.
View in Google Maps
Day 5
Ponta do Sossego Viewpoint, Nordeste
Nordeste viewpoint anchor for the quieter east-coast loop.
View in Google Maps