กิจกรรมน่าทำไม่ซ้ำใครในSão Miguel Island

A experiência é composta por duas partes, em que na primeira é feita uma visita guiada à nossa exploração de cabras de leite, onde os hóspedes irão interagir e conhecer todos os animais adultos e suas crias. Também será explicado todo o maneio e cuidados que temos na Quinta. No fim desta visita irá haver uma pequena surpresa aos visitantes preparada por nós e pelos nossos animais. Na segunda parte da experiência irá ser oferecido um delicioso pequeno almoço típico composto por diversos tipos de pães, doces caseiros e queijos, entre outras iguarias tradicionais da nossa terra. Todo este ambiente favorece uma relaxante e agradável conversa "à mesa" com todos, trocando vivências, tradições e experiências. Seja curioso(a) e venha descobrir esta extraordinária experiência! Os nossos animais estão à sua espera...

We'll meet at the Black Sand Box office or at the beach, best for the day. At the surfschool van we grab our gear and head out to a secluded area with plenty of great beginner waves. The lesson starts on the sand, where I’ll teach you surf techniques and the important things you need to know to be safe and successful at surfing. I’ll also cover local surf culture and etiquette so that you stay on the right side of your fellow surfers. When ready, we’ll paddle out and spend the rest of our time in the ocean, enjoying the Azorean waves! Before every lesson I look at the surf forecast and make sure it is safe for first timers. Have in mind that the MEETING POINT/LOCATION and START TIME for this experience might vary depending on the surf conditions and the low tide of the day. Other things to note Black Sand Box (Surf) is licensed by the Government of the Azores as a tourist maritime operator (OMT-16/2018). We have insurances of civil liability and personal accident!

Testemunhe e banhe o seu corpo nas fontes geotérmicas quentes (39 Celsius/ 102,2 Fahrenheit) do Vale das Furnas à noite, durante uma espécie de encantadora grande aventura romântica sob as estrelas. Além disso, na região do distrito das Furnas, desfrute de uma receita exclusiva à moda antiga, deliciosa mas saudável, preparada sob o solo utilizando vapor de água proveniente das fumarolas do vulcão das Furnas (Cozido das Furnas). A aventura começa por volta das 18:00 e vou buscá-lo em qualquer Hotel, Pensão, Hostel, etc dentro da cidade de Ponta Delgada. Não posso garantir as estrelas que brilham à noite, mas posso assegurar-vos que irão viver uma das melhores noites da vossa vida! Venham e criem comigo memórias inesquecíveis! O QUE ESTÁ INCLUÍDO - Jantar (comida, bebida, sobremesa e café ou chá) - Pick-up & Drop-off dentro da cidade de Ponta Delgada. - Impostos locais - Comissão - Guia local. - Veículo com ar condicionado - Seguros O QUE É EXCLUÍDO - Bilhete para uma instalação de águas termais geotérmicas em Furnas (no valor de 8 euros) - Aluguer de cacifos/aluguer de chuveiros quentes (opcional mas disponível) - Toalhas/Fato de banho.

Visit the world renowned Gin Library, home to Europe’s largest gin collection, with over 700 bottles from 43 countries. You will be hosted by Gin Library owner, and Baleia Gin creator, Ali Bullock. Ali will teach you the insider secrets of how to prepare the perfect Gin & Tonic, featuring Baleia Gin. As you enjoy your Gin & Tonic, you have the opportunity to capture photos and videos of this unique location. Ali and the team are also here to answer questions about his collection of gins from around the world, and share information about the Solar Branco Eco Estate where the Gin Library is located. You can try additional gins from the collection for €15 per drink. Named after the Portuguese word for whale, Baleia Gin is distilled overlooking the never-ending Atlantic Ocean here on the island of São Miguel. Blending traditional botanicals such as juniper, citrus and rosemary with seaweed sustainably sourced from the waters around the island. Baleia gin has an exceptionally smooth flavour, mixing a touch of sweetness with the salt of the ocean. Every bottle sold supports marine conservation projects in the region, through a donation to The Ocean Azores Foundation. This experience is held come rain or shine with seating indoors and out. ** Strictly adults only. Guests visiting The Gin Library are not permitted to bring babies or children under 16. **

In this cruise, you will sail till the best point to see the sunset, depending on the weather/sea/wind conditions it´s possible to swim in the ocean just before the sunset, from June to August. With our professional crew, you can also learn a little bit about the sailing process. It will be offered some snacks with regional products and white wine or other drinks ( not im 2021). In the way back you will see the city by night ( if possible)! Tips are welcome to the crew!

Explore the highlights of the Western half of São Miguel island in a small group van tour (8 people max) led by a local expert guide! From two of the islands breathtaking crater lakes in Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, to a wild waterfall, amazing cliffs and rock formations around the coast, and ample views of the island from high, you’ll take more incredible varied pictures than you ever did in a single day then! Start with a visit to the picturesque town center of Ribeira Grande, followed by the most beautiful cliffs of the island on the North coast. Then we completely change the scenery to get to inner parts of the island and see the gorgeous waterfall of Salto do Cabrito. We then drive to the top of Fogo Volcano to enjoy views of the awe-inspiring and most pristine of the crater lakes of São Miguel. From the top of the mountain, the views of the island’s outline are also breathtaking. After a nice meal to get the energy levels back up, we head to Sete Cidades, where you’ll understand why this is considered the postcard of the Azores, with views from different perspectives over the famous twin lakes! We end the day in Mosteiros, at the western coast of the island, famous by its natural pools in the lava rocks and set of charming small islets. Book together with the São Miguel East Van Tour, to guarantee seeing the absolute best of São Miguel in just 2 days!

Personalized private tour (flexible start and end time). The transport can be made by mini-van up to 8. No transport planning—hotel pickup and drop-off included. We have an itinerary worked out, but you can always change it to your wish. In the morning, I pick you up from your hotel. And we head off along the route to enjoy the spectacular views. We visit stunning miradors with breathtaking view such as: • Miradouro do Pico do Carvao • Lagoa do Canario • Miradouro da Boca do Inferno • Miradouro Vista do Rei • Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras • Miradouro da Lagoa de Santiago • Sete Cidades, Church Sao Nicolau • Miradouro Lomba do Vasco • Miradouro da Barrosa, Miradouro Lagoa do Fogo • Caldeira Velha You can bathe in a unique thermal spring with a natural waterfall. It is situated in a stunningly beautiful and picturesque location. After you've enjoyed the views and the experience, I'll bring you back to your hotel.

The West of the island is one of the most impressive ones. You really don't want to miss all the sites around here or rush through them. The West is worth a full day of exploring on its own. The best spots for views of the caldera and lakes are off the main road, and finding them is not easy. This experience includes them all, and you are only able to do this in a half day with the help of a local. We will see Sete Cidades lakes, from down/up the mountain, and also the best views for Santiago, Canário and Empadadas lakes, as well as the epic Grota do Inferno. We will follow to the darkest sand beach in the island, and dazzling natural pools, in Mosteiros. If its Summer time you can have a refreshing swim on the clear waters or save it for the open sea thermal pool, heated by the breath of the volcano during low tide, at Ferraria. Finish by visiting the king of the island at the Pineapple Plantation! This experience takes about 5-6h. The transportation is a 4 person vehicle, so there is a maximum of 3 participants for your comfort. If you are all from the same group I can take 4 participants.

After you arrive at my house (that stays 15 km from Ponta Delgada) Next we will star the cooking class, where I explain the most important ingredients of the Azorean cuisine, then we start an authentic cozido cooking class with demonstration and hands-on experience. After, you will go to furnas, that is 45 min from my house. In Furnas you will go to the Lake and put the food (also the desert) in the volcano. In furnas theres a person from the local government that helps you putting the pan in the vulcano. The dinner will stay cooking in the underground steam for 6 hours. Then you will eat our meal and enjoy its distinct taste and the beautifull landscape around. During the time that the food is insight of the Volcano, theres some activities that you can do in Furnas.

Vulcano pic-nic is the most famouse pic-nic of the local people from São Miguel island. We will meet at Furnas Lake, where the dinner have been cooking in the underground steam for 6 hours. Then we will eat our meal and enjoy its distinct taste and the beautifull landscape around. We also provide these experience to big groups, such as team building. Other things to note If its bad weather the dinner will be served insight of a house.

Join us for an authentically unique experience, touring Agua de Alto via a 1.5 mile hike, side by side our happy, rescued donkeys. At Donkeys and Friends, we believe, and have seen firsthand how responsible tourism helps visitors engage more deeply with the Azores, and we strive to share our community through the eyes of locals, in the most traditional of fashions. Our mission is to help and protect donkeys in need of rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming. Donkeys walk at the same speed as humans, about four miles per hour. Moving is vital to their ongoing health. In the wild, these animals can be found traveling 10 to 20 kilometers a day as they wander around grazing. And that’s where we need your help! These daily hiking adventures keep our big-eared friends healthy, while unleashing their natural curiosity and wonder. On this excursion, you will have the opportunity to stroll alongside Gabriela, Joaquin de Horta, Esperanca, Edward, and the always-entertaining Shetland pony, Kiwi! We will explore Agua de Alto, where they say it’s always sunny, at a donkey’s pace, reviling in the laid back pace that marks these relaxed islands. We’ll let you in on the secret paths to the best beaches on the south side of the island, make a pit stop for coffee and a chance to brush up on your Portuguese. We hope you’ll spend part of your visit with us and our donkey friends.

Consult our website or Social Media (search for Azores Boat Adventures) Our trip starts in the “Port of Rabo de Peixe”, where is guided by professionals and it will take around 2 hours and half. Our first spot of the tour we can see two of the best beaches in the country for surfing (Santa Barbara beach and Monte Verde beach). We also can see a wide view of the entire city of Ribeira Grande and the beautiful green mountains. Our nexts spots you will see fantastic caves sculpted by our volcanoes, the Ribeirinha lighthouse, the old abandoned "Porto de Santa Iria", a beach hidden that is only visited by surfers most passionate about the sport, and finally the famous "Praia dos Moinhos" in Porto Formoso. During the trip you can enjoy unimaginable and unique views, and if the sea allow you can swim or do a little of snorkeling! We can also see many fish species and sometimes some unexpected visitors like Dolphins, Whales or Turtles. Good discounts from 3 people

Explore the highlights of the Eastern half of São Miguel island in a small group van tour (8 people max) led by a local expert guide! Start the day on a high note, with one of the best coastal views of the island from the stunning lookout of Santa Iria. Next is Furnas, one of the most famous places in all of the Azores, for good reason! We will dedicate quite some time to this magical place, starting with a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire crater lake and Furnas town from a high lookout. In Furnas town itself, you will be given the choice of visiting the geothermal fields and tasting the sparkling waters, or bathing in the hot springs (entrance to the pools not included). Then see the famous “cozido” stew, being pulled from volcanic steamy soil, before tasting it in a local restaurant (options available for non-meat eaters). In the afternoon we continue our journey East, first stopping at the dazzling waterfall of Ribeira dos Caldeirões. We then reach Nordeste, the most rugged and forested part of the island, where we will see two amazing lookouts over the impressive high cliffs that characterize the East coast of the island. Book together with the São Miguel West Van Tour, to guarantee seeing the absolute best of São Miguel in just 2 days!

São Miguel is famous for its amazing scenery, but many visitors don’t realize that the island is full of amazing spots that are not part of the main tourist itineraries, but just as beautiful or more! This tour is your chance to get to know some of these exclusive spots in the company of an expert local guide! The tour is run by van, but requires some short walks to reach some of the places. From immersing deep in the wild vegetation of the island, to seeing little-known curious rock formations on the coast, or driving on inner roads that only local farmers use to reach amazing views up in the mountains, this tour is full of amazing surprises that will make your experience of this incredible island a lot richer! Lunch is included in a local restaurant in the rural north coast of the island.

Your experience will start with a 10-15 min hiking trail situated on the south coast cliff sight of São Miguel island. Happy to warmly welcome you on our terrace - stage for your cheese fondue experience! Amazing cheeses will be transformed in 3 different cheese fondues / 3 different kinds of cheeses from the Azores / different intensities and flavours with vegetables from our sustainable garden and home made bread! Trough all the experience the wine will pair the cheese character! Other things to note - 10-15 min hiking trail across the cliff sight, hiking shoes recommended! - if you have take a flashlight with you as the experience finishes with sunset and we are located in the middle of the hiking trail (no public lights on the trail)

Consult our website or Social Media (search for Azores Boat Adventures) Our trip starts in the “Port of Rabo de Peixe”, where is guided by professionals and it will take around 2 hours and half. Our first spot of the tour we can see two of the best beaches in the country for surfing (Santa Barbara beach and Monte Verde beach). We also can see a wide view of the entire city of Ribeira Grande and the beautiful green mountains. Our nexts spots you will see fantastic caves sculpted by our volcanoes, the Ribeirinha lighthouse, the old abandoned "Porto de Santa Iria", a beach hidden that is only visited by surfers most passionate about the sport, and finally the famous "Praia dos Moinhos" in Porto Formoso. During the trip you can enjoy unimaginable and unique views, and if the sea allow you can swim or do a little of snorkeling! We can also see many fish species and sometimes some unexpected visitors like Dolphins, Whales or Turtles. Good discounts from 3 people

A experiência é composta por duas partes, em que na primeira é feita uma visita guiada à nossa exploração de cabras de leite, onde os hóspedes irão interagir e conhecer todos os animais adultos e suas crias. Também será explicado todo o maneio e cuidados que temos na Quinta. No fim desta visita irá haver uma pequena surpresa aos visitantes preparada por nós e pelos nossos animais. Na segunda parte da experiência irá ser oferecido um delicioso pequeno almoço típico composto por diversos tipos de pães, doces caseiros e queijos, entre outras iguarias tradicionais da nossa terra. Todo este ambiente favorece uma relaxante e agradável conversa "à mesa" com todos, trocando vivências, tradições e experiências. Seja curioso(a) e venha descobrir esta extraordinária experiência! Os nossos animais estão à sua espera...

We'll meet at the Black Sand Box office or at the beach, best for the day. At the surfschool van we grab our gear and head out to a secluded area with plenty of great beginner waves. The lesson starts on the sand, where I’ll teach you surf techniques and the important things you need to know to be safe and successful at surfing. I’ll also cover local surf culture and etiquette so that you stay on the right side of your fellow surfers. When ready, we’ll paddle out and spend the rest of our time in the ocean, enjoying the Azorean waves! Before every lesson I look at the surf forecast and make sure it is safe for first timers. Have in mind that the MEETING POINT/LOCATION and START TIME for this experience might vary depending on the surf conditions and the low tide of the day. Other things to note Black Sand Box (Surf) is licensed by the Government of the Azores as a tourist maritime operator (OMT-16/2018). We have insurances of civil liability and personal accident!

Explore the highlights of the Western half of São Miguel island in a small group van tour (8 people max) led by a local expert guide! From two of the islands breathtaking crater lakes in Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, to a wild waterfall, amazing cliffs and rock formations around the coast, and ample views of the island from high, you’ll take more incredible varied pictures than you ever did in a single day then! Start with a visit to the picturesque town center of Ribeira Grande, followed by the most beautiful cliffs of the island on the North coast. Then we completely change the scenery to get to inner parts of the island and see the gorgeous waterfall of Salto do Cabrito. We then drive to the top of Fogo Volcano to enjoy views of the awe-inspiring and most pristine of the crater lakes of São Miguel. From the top of the mountain, the views of the island’s outline are also breathtaking. After a nice meal to get the energy levels back up, we head to Sete Cidades, where you’ll understand why this is considered the postcard of the Azores, with views from different perspectives over the famous twin lakes! We end the day in Mosteiros, at the western coast of the island, famous by its natural pools in the lava rocks and set of charming small islets. Book together with the São Miguel East Van Tour, to guarantee seeing the absolute best of São Miguel in just 2 days!

Testemunhe e banhe o seu corpo nas fontes geotérmicas quentes (39 Celsius/ 102,2 Fahrenheit) do Vale das Furnas à noite, durante uma espécie de encantadora grande aventura romântica sob as estrelas. Além disso, na região do distrito das Furnas, desfrute de uma receita exclusiva à moda antiga, deliciosa mas saudável, preparada sob o solo utilizando vapor de água proveniente das fumarolas do vulcão das Furnas (Cozido das Furnas). A aventura começa por volta das 18:00 e vou buscá-lo em qualquer Hotel, Pensão, Hostel, etc dentro da cidade de Ponta Delgada. Não posso garantir as estrelas que brilham à noite, mas posso assegurar-vos que irão viver uma das melhores noites da vossa vida! Venham e criem comigo memórias inesquecíveis! O QUE ESTÁ INCLUÍDO - Jantar (comida, bebida, sobremesa e café ou chá) - Pick-up & Drop-off dentro da cidade de Ponta Delgada. - Impostos locais - Comissão - Guia local. - Veículo com ar condicionado - Seguros O QUE É EXCLUÍDO - Bilhete para uma instalação de águas termais geotérmicas em Furnas (no valor de 8 euros) - Aluguer de cacifos/aluguer de chuveiros quentes (opcional mas disponível) - Toalhas/Fato de banho.

Join us for an authentically unique experience, touring Agua de Alto via a 1.5 mile hike, side by side our happy, rescued donkeys. At Donkeys and Friends, we believe, and have seen firsthand how responsible tourism helps visitors engage more deeply with the Azores, and we strive to share our community through the eyes of locals, in the most traditional of fashions. Our mission is to help and protect donkeys in need of rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming. Donkeys walk at the same speed as humans, about four miles per hour. Moving is vital to their ongoing health. In the wild, these animals can be found traveling 10 to 20 kilometers a day as they wander around grazing. And that’s where we need your help! These daily hiking adventures keep our big-eared friends healthy, while unleashing their natural curiosity and wonder. On this excursion, you will have the opportunity to stroll alongside Gabriela, Joaquin de Horta, Esperanca, Edward, and the always-entertaining Shetland pony, Kiwi! We will explore Agua de Alto, where they say it’s always sunny, at a donkey’s pace, reviling in the laid back pace that marks these relaxed islands. We’ll let you in on the secret paths to the best beaches on the south side of the island, make a pit stop for coffee and a chance to brush up on your Portuguese. We hope you’ll spend part of your visit with us and our donkey friends.

We will ride around Ribeira Grande in the Island of São Miguel, while discovering the history and culture of these islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. We offer an E-Bike experience like no other, join us and find out the benefits of riding a bike!

Explore the highlights of the Eastern half of São Miguel island in a small group van tour (8 people max) led by a local expert guide! Start the day on a high note, with one of the best coastal views of the island from the stunning lookout of Santa Iria. Next is Furnas, one of the most famous places in all of the Azores, for good reason! We will dedicate quite some time to this magical place, starting with a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire crater lake and Furnas town from a high lookout. In Furnas town itself, you will be given the choice of visiting the geothermal fields and tasting the sparkling waters, or bathing in the hot springs (entrance to the pools not included). Then see the famous “cozido” stew, being pulled from volcanic steamy soil, before tasting it in a local restaurant (options available for non-meat eaters). In the afternoon we continue our journey East, first stopping at the dazzling waterfall of Ribeira dos Caldeirões. We then reach Nordeste, the most rugged and forested part of the island, where we will see two amazing lookouts over the impressive high cliffs that characterize the East coast of the island. Book together with the São Miguel West Van Tour, to guarantee seeing the absolute best of São Miguel in just 2 days!

Join me for the top hiking places in São Miguel Island such as waterfalls, Lagoa Do Fogo, Salto Do Cabrito, Nordeste and Furnas. These hikes vary from easy to difficult, you’ll need hiking shoes and of course water! It would take an average of 5 days to get a hiking tour of the whole island. Usually we would start hiking at 9am but times are flexible. Lunch is also available upon request.

SMS | Actividade de pintura sobre azulejo, seguindo as técnicas tradicionais, com a duração de 1h30 minutos. Pretende obter um produto executado pelo próprio que tenha o cariz de recordação. Obtendo-se assim uma experiência única de aprendizagem e partilha através do processo decorativo da cerâmica, com enquadramento teórico sobre azulejaria tradicional. Este encontro culminará com um objecto “souvenir”, que pode ser alusivo às ilhas, criado pelo próprio no local de viagem! Dado o processo da cerâmica requerer cozedura à volta dos 1000ºC, o trabalho será entregue ao seu criador 2 dias após a execução. Também existe a possibilidade de envio por correio para qualquer parte do mundo, com acréscimo do valor dos portes.

São Miguel is famous for its amazing scenery, but many visitors don’t realize that the island is full of amazing spots that are not part of the main tourist itineraries, but just as beautiful or more! This tour is your chance to get to know some of these exclusive spots in the company of an expert local guide! The tour is run by van, but requires some short walks to reach some of the places. From immersing deep in the wild vegetation of the island, to seeing little-known curious rock formations on the coast, or driving on inner roads that only local farmers use to reach amazing views up in the mountains, this tour is full of amazing surprises that will make your experience of this incredible island a lot richer! Lunch is included in a local restaurant in the rural north coast of the island.

Azores is a magical place, boasting some of the most scenic views and far off islands on planet Earth. What better way to explore this idyllic spot than authentically, alongside our big-eared donkey friends? At Donkeys and Friends, we believe, and have seen firsthand how responsible tourism helps visitors engage more deeply with the Azores, and we strive to share our community through the eyes of locals, in the most traditional of fashions. Our mission is to help and protect donkeys in need of rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming. We hope you’ll consider joining us as we journey on a 2 hour tour through Caloura, a parish located in the municipality of Lagoa on Sao Miguel. Joining us will be Margarita, proud mother to our second companion, Pina, a curious, 2 year old female donkey. We start with a one hour walk to the fishing port, discussing flora, fauna, history, and all things donkeys along the way. We’ll then make our way to the Cultural Center, where you will have the opportunity to soak in an incredible collection from Portuguese artists at an intimate art museum.

Personalized private tour (flexible start and end time). The transport can be made by mini-van up to 8. No transport planning—hotel pickup and drop-off included. We have an itinerary worked out, but you can always change it to your wish. In the morning, I pick you up from your hotel. And we head off along the route to enjoy the spectacular views. We visit stunning miradors with breathtaking view such as: • Miradouro do Pico do Carvao • Lagoa do Canario • Miradouro da Boca do Inferno • Miradouro Vista do Rei • Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras • Miradouro da Lagoa de Santiago • Sete Cidades, Church Sao Nicolau • Miradouro Lomba do Vasco • Miradouro da Barrosa, Miradouro Lagoa do Fogo • Caldeira Velha You can bathe in a unique thermal spring with a natural waterfall. It is situated in a stunningly beautiful and picturesque location. After you've enjoyed the views and the experience, I'll bring you back to your hotel.

Esta experiencia é para dar a conhecer e viver um pouco mais da vida noturna de Ponta Delgada, conhecer os melhores locais para beber um copo, os locais mais movimentados ou populares, o rallye-tascas está aberto. Este é um percurso que passará pelos bares mais populares, mais económicos e mais alternativos. Que permitirá conhecer melhor a vida noturna desta linda cidade e da sua gente.

The perfect tour to start your trip on São Miguel island. After being collected from your accommodation, begin your tour of the beautiful natural landmarks of São Miguel. Discover a region abundant with beautiful scenery, lush landscapes, and fantastic viewpoints. Take a tour of Plantações de Chá Gorreana, the oldest tea plantations in Europe. See the oldest fields of tea in Europe, and whilst at the plantation, you can sample the tea for free and roam around the fields. After that, head to Furnas to explore the valley and take a dip in the hot springs to relax a bit and connect with nature. After visiting the hot springs, stop for lunch in Furnas. Try the famous 'cozido' with mixed meats and vegetables or many of the other options on the menu. After lunch, we will visit Furnas Lake and roam around a bit to enjoy the surroundings. Also, a visit to an old gothic chapel is scheduled, the 'Nossa Senhora das Vitórias' chapel. When the visit to the lagoon is finished it's time to head to Vila Franca to have a look at the world-famous islet. Finish the tour in Ponta Delgada with a visit to the pineapple plantations.r nature at Furnas.