Everyone knows that I am most comfortable when hiking BUT even I completely fell in love with the best water activities in São Miguel island.
It's a big island, with phenomenal opportunities to do water activities, both for adventurous people and for people a little more fearful (like this dear friend of yours 😛).…
São Miguel is not only the most visited island in the Azores but also the largest one (it takes around 4h30 to go around the entire island). There is SO much to see that it is crucial to wisely choose where to stay in São Miguel island.
Luckily for you, I lived long enough…
Being a foodie, one of the first things I always do when I travel is to find the best spots to eat out.
Therefore, after years of pleasurable research, I am happy to present you with the best restaurants in São Miguel Island. And, if you are curious to discover what to eat in the…
Caldeira Velha is one of the best thermal water pools 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…
Dona Beija is, without a doubt, one of the best thermal water pools in São Miguel, and a mandatory stop on your visit to this wonderful island. I particularly like exploring it on a Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner. It is AMAZING to see Dona Beija hot springs at night, trust me!
Dona…
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 list of the WORST hiking trails in São Miguel island, to avoid wasting your precious vacation time.
These are the best hiking trails…