Geography
The Azores archipelago comprises 9 islands stretching over 900 km.
Sao Miguel is the largest and closest to the mainland, 1600 km from Lisbon,
Visits depending on the length of your stay
You won't need more than 2 weeks to visit and take full advantage of all the places of interest.
But if you don't have enough time:
In 10 days you can pretty much see the main sights without losing a single day.
In a week, you'll have a good overview, but you'll miss out on many beautiful places.
In 2 or 3 days, you can go to Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Furnas and do a quick tour of the island.
Climate
The climate is oceanic, tempered by the ocean, with little variation in temperature between day and night. It's around 25°C in summer and around 15°C in winter.
Activities
Sao Miguel is a popular destination for hikers and lovers of beautiful landscapes, alternating between sea and mountains.
It's also a surfer's paradise.
You can take sea excursions to admire whales, sperm whales and dolphins,
You'll be able to enjoy :
golf, tennis, squash, horse riding, climbing, mountain biking, Jeep tours, paragliding, speleology, river and lake fishing.
underwater fishing, underwater observation, big-game fishing.
Sailing, kayaking, wind-surfing, surfing, paddle, canoeing, scuba diving, canyoning, paragliding, kitesurfing.
Birdwatching.
Visit
Of course, the most magical places to visit are the Sete Cidades and Furnas lakes, and the Furnas tropical park with its hot-water pool (the water reaches 38 degrees). There are several places to bathe in the hot water.
And then there are all the natural pools, like those at Mosteiros.
We have lots of little places to recommend that aren't listed in the guidebooks, but we'll be happy to explain them to you on the spot.
