Oceans, volcanoes, and the green nature
There are only a few places on earth where the three extremes water, fire and life meet in such an extreme way. Volcanoes, the epitome of fire, created the Azores islands, the ocean and its immense power formed the land, and, together with the lush and evergreen nature it nurtures all life on the Azores.
- Fajã do Araújo Walk
- Walking tour around Lagoa Verde
- Lomba D’El Rei walking tour near Achadinha, and the Azorean rhinoceros
- Pico da Vara, the highest peak in São Miguel
- Pico da Barrosa – São Miguel is at your feet
- Rota da Tronqueira – through the middle of the jungle
- Parque da Grená – nature and history
- Hike to the Fábricas da Luz
- Pico Queimado – A short hike with amazing views
- A short trip from Achadinha to the Poço Azul
- Hike to the waterfalls by Ribeira do Faial da Terra
- Nordeste – Trip to the Ribeira do Guilherme
- Furnas and the Pico do Ferro
- The old Mills on São Miguel
- Mata-Jardim José do Canto & Salto do Rosal
- Nordeste and the Farol Ponta do Arnel
- Sunrises and Sunsets
- Lost Places – Nature Always Wins
- Island of the Many Lakes
- The most beautiful waterfalls (and their guardians)
- Fish, octopuses, starfish and more
- Whales and Dolphins
You can find more places to relax and to discover the Azores here.
