Sao Miguel, also called the Green Island, is by far the biggest island of the archipelago, with 65km length and 14km width. Being the hub for all air traffic from and to Europe and America, as well as within the Azores, it also has much higher visitor numbers than the other islands.
Being rich in culture and blessed with a number of natural phenomena, Sao Miguel boasts a wealth of things to see and do. Traditions are fiercely observed, despite São Miguel being the most continental of all Azorean islands, owing to its location, size, and economic role.
Religious festivities, such as the Divino Espirito Santo celebrations, are being held annually, like everywhere in the archipelago. Well preserved monuments can be found in the capital of Ponta Delgada as well as in other places around the island. Pine apple plantations, tea and liqueur factories invite you to appreciate local produce.
Two of the "must tries" of the island are cozido, a dish made of potatoes, meat and vegetables, and bolos levedos (sweet bread), which are prepared in the volcanic hot soil at Furnas. The hot springs at Furnas are one of the major natural attractions of the island, together with the Sete Cidades double crater and Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake),with its mystic shimmering waters.
Beach lovers will find an array of more or less sandy beaches on São Miguel, which are so incredibly rare in the Azores. Activities are plentyful, ranging from any type of watersports to horseback riding, hiking, golf, tennis and paragliding.
To find out how we explored Sao Miguel and what our top and flop experiences were, go to our Sao Miguel Adventure.
For more information on Sao Miguel, go to Sao Miguel facts and stats.
Being rich in culture and blessed with a number of natural phenomena, Sao Miguel boasts a wealth of things to see and do. Traditions are fiercely observed, despite São Miguel being the most continental of all Azorean islands, owing to its location, size, and economic role.
Religious festivities, such as the Divino Espirito Santo celebrations, are being held annually, like everywhere in the archipelago. Well preserved monuments can be found in the capital of Ponta Delgada as well as in other places around the island. Pine apple plantations, tea and liqueur factories invite you to appreciate local produce.
Two of the "must tries" of the island are cozido, a dish made of potatoes, meat and vegetables, and bolos levedos (sweet bread), which are prepared in the volcanic hot soil at Furnas. The hot springs at Furnas are one of the major natural attractions of the island, together with the Sete Cidades double crater and Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake),with its mystic shimmering waters.
Beach lovers will find an array of more or less sandy beaches on São Miguel, which are so incredibly rare in the Azores. Activities are plentyful, ranging from any type of watersports to horseback riding, hiking, golf, tennis and paragliding.
To find out how we explored Sao Miguel and what our top and flop experiences were, go to our Sao Miguel Adventure.
For more information on Sao Miguel, go to Sao Miguel facts and stats.
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