In my opinion Faial is one of the most beautiful Azores islands, with plenty of amazing viewpoints for you to admire the endless views over the ocean, pastures and even over Pico mountain and São Jorge island.
Find out what they are in this article, where you will find not only a list of the…
I remember first arriving in Faial island and thinking “this is such a tiny island, I’ll get bored in a second '' but it was soooooo far from the truth. The thing is that Faial, despite its size, is one of the most beautiful islands in the Azores, combining natural beauty with a vibrant bay…
I know a lot of people will not like to read this, but here goes the truth: on Faial island there is no restaurant that is absolutely fantastic. In addition to that, as in all the Azores islands, restaurants are quite expensive when compared to continental Portugal (which is something I do not understand, because…
Caldeira Velha is one of the best hot springs in São Miguel, and it is such a beautiful spot that it deserves a place on your to do list. In my opinion it is not nearly as good as Dona Beija's hot springs, specially if you decide to explore them on a Night-Time Experience with…
Being an avid hiker, if there is one thing that drives me on my nerves when I am traveling is to waste a whole day of my trip doing a bad hiking trail. You know what I mean: poorly signposted trails, with too many human constructions, stretches of tarred road or simply hiking trails where…
São Miguel island in the Azores has some fantastic hiking trails, and I have made a shortlist of the best ones. Read this list - but don't forget to also check my very Complete Guide to Hiking in the Azores: all you need to know.
These are the best hiking trails in São Miguel…

