10 days in Sao Miguel Itinerary

As the busy capital of São Miguel, Ponta Delgada represents the most visited place on the island. Known for its historical buildings, the city offers 17th- and 18th-century convents and churches, as well as cobbled pedestrian streets and hidden squares.

Get in touch with nature at Caldeira das Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. Nossa Senhora da Paz and Igreja do Santo Cristo will appeal to history buffs. Venture out of the city with trips to Mosteiros (Mosteiros Beach & Piscinas Naturais) and Frade Natural Pools (in Ribeira Grande). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Praia de Santa Barbara, identify plant and animal life at Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, engage your brain at Santana Astronomical Observatory, and pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao.

To find where to stay and tourist information, read our Ponta Delgada trip builder.

Toronto, Canada to Ponta Delgada is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You'll lose 4 hours traveling from Toronto to Ponta Delgada due to the time zone difference. In August, daily temperatures in Ponta Delgada can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to drive to Nordeste.

Nordeste is a municipality on the northeastern part of São Miguel Island in the Azores. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): take in the natural beauty of Caldeiras Vulcânicas, explore the activities along Furnas, and then explore the activities along Poca Da Dona Beija. On the next day, visit a coastal fixture at Farol do Arnel, then engage your brain at Priolo Environmental Center, then contemplate the geological forces at Lagoa das Furnas, and finally see the sky in a new way at Centro de Monitorizacao e Investigacao das Furnas.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Nordeste road trip planner.

Getting from Ponta Delgada to Nordeste by car takes about an hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.