Outstanding Tour of Furnas Valley

Explore as much as possible of Furnas in one day, with stops at all the best views and experiences on the area. Taste a stew cooked underground and experience a bath in the hot springs.

1. 1

   Vila Franca do Campo

   20 min

   Leaving Ponta Delgada, the first stop will be at Vila Franca do Campo, which was the first capital of São Miguel, located in the south coast, where it´s possible to watch the islet of Vila Franca and its interior crater.

2. 2

   Lagoa das Furnas

   30 min

   Arriving at Furnas‘ valley, near Furnas Lake, we will observe some volcanic phenomena, known as fumaroles and you will also be able to watch how it’s cooked the famous Cozido das Furnas (Furnas stew), a gastronomic specialty of the Azores.

3. 3

   Parque Terra Nostra

   2 hours

   The tour is followed by a visit to Terra Nostra garden (optional) before the lunch (optional), which will give you the possibility to experience a thermal bath.

4. 4

   Furnas

   1 hour

   At Furnas village it is possible to notice more volcanic phenomena, where you can see the fumaroles in a mix of hot and fresh waters, some with medicinal properties.

5. 5

   Miradouro Pico Do Ferro

   30 min

   On the way up, to the mountains, we will stop to watch the amazing view over Furnas valley, from Pico do Ferro‘s viewpoint.

6. 6

   Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana

   1 hour

   Through the north coast, more precisely in Ribeira Grande, we will also visit the Gorreana tea plantation and its factory, where we can taste two types of tea – black and green tea.

7. 7

   Miradouro de Santa Iria

   15 min

   The last stop will be at Santa Iria‘s viewpoint to appreciate a gorgeous view over the north coast.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.