All West, Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Ferraria - Private Tour

The West of the island is one of the most, if not the most, impressive parts. 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 driving you. You will see Sete Cidades Blue and Green lakes, from up and down the mountain, and also the best views for Santiago and Canário lakes, as well as the epic Grota do Inferno viewpoint. 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 hot springs, heated by the breath of the volcano during low tide, at Ferraria.

Itinerary

1. Walk to the most epic viewpoint of the island (walking distance of about 1h / the walk is optional you can skip it) (1h 0min)
2. Visit Lagoa do Canário tucked by the forest of trees (15 min)
3. Pass by this very magical green lake (15 min)
4. The most famous viewpoint of the island of São Miguel (15 min)
5. Visit or pass by the old ruins of the famous abandoned hotel (15 min)
6. View the lakes from the inside of the crater. (45 min)
7. Amazing cliff view over the coastline (15 min)
8. Get to visit the natural pools and the fisherman’s octopus village. (45 min)
9. Visit the darkest sand beach ins the island, famous for its sunsets. (15 min)
10. Visit the very special hot springs in the ocean and have a swim (subject to tide and ocean conditions) (1h 0min) Admission included