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Welcome to S.Miguel Island?
Because we know you can't live on music alone...
You have to sleep, eat and love every single detail of this island.
We would like to give you some tips with the best that exists in our paradise, so that you have an unforgettable journey.
Take a look at our recommendations e see if you find something that fit your needs.
(C) António do Vale
WHERE TO STAY
Less than 4 km from Ponta Delgada city and perfectly located between the mountains and the sea, Senhora da Rosa offers the perfect rest between tradition, nature and elegance.
Furnas Lake Forest Living
Furnas Lake Forest Living is just 150m from the mystical Furnas Lake, a 5 minute drive from the nearest village (Furnas) and a 35 minute drive from the airport.
Mosteiros Place
Located at the west end of the island of São Miguel - Azores, it is the best option for those who seek contact with nature and wish to enjoy family, adventure and discovery tourism. The apartments offer a magnificent and superb sunset, against the backdrop of the sea and the small islets that surround the coast.
The unique, almost magical, green pastures and mountain hues that contrast with the azure blue oceans are the ideal backdrop for a calming resort retreat.
A friendly, comfortable and personalized accommodation. With a contemporary atmosphere, we hope you enjoy it and become part of this family, which will do everything to make you enjoy your stay.
Marina Lounge Hostel
Near to the airport Joao Paulo II, located 0.5 km away. Marina Lounge Hostel boasts a communal kitchen and shared bathroom. Breakfast is served in the meal room each morning and it's the closest place you'll feel like being home.
WHERE TO EAT:
Brewery
​For meat lovers, just across the street is this edible treasure. Assorted snacks, selected meats, excellent wines and Azorean beer, in the center of Ponta Delgada. When dinner is over, we are waiting for you to start the show.
Their menu varies a lot, as do the ingredients. Focused on quality and innovation, this space provides unique gastronomic experiences, authentic flavors and customer service that makes us feel at home.
Fish & Seafood
For fish and shellfish lovers, this is the ideal place to taste the freshest that the Azorean sea has to offer. With focused and friendly attention, all the flavor of the sea falls on your plate and the view from the terrace completes all the aromas. An unforgettable journey!
A real surprise to anyone who visits them. A very small space, but extremely cozy and with the best quality sushi. With always fresh fish, some from the Azores sea, and some creations by the chef, dare to delight.
The Õtaka Restaurant is inspired by the nature that surrounds us, the Azores, the Atlantic and the Earth. It values the region's products and some of the most exotic in the world, taking into account their sustainability, looking for inspiration in Japan and Peru.
Cooked in the ground
The true taste of volcanoes
A concept coherent with the surrounding landscape of Furnas. Here you can taste the best prepared dishes cooked under the earth, as well as the Queijadas de Inhame das Furnas® created by Chef Paulo Mendonça Costa, based on the use of local endogenous products.
If you are looking for relaxed moments by the beach, here you can enjoy some delicacies in the best company. Before or after a swim on the beach or just staying on the terrace enjoying the sea, the smell and its sounds... from starters to desserts, every flavor counts.
Hamburgers
Do you like snails? So you nailed this small space full of flavors! A family business that focuses on friendly service and ends up treating the customer as if they were a member of the gang. With mind-blowing hamburgers, the hard part will be choosing your favourite. Do you dare?
In a relaxed atmosphere and cozy decor, here you will find Mediterranean food such as: tapas, wood-fired pizzas, pastas, meats and salads, always with the best of traditional Azorean products.
Regional cooking
Here you will find our typical regional food and other equally tasty types of food. A very pleasant space, with very affordable prices and the friendliness of welcoming alike the good Azorean way.
When strolling to the north side of the island, this is a mandatory stop for lovers of wood-fired food. A homely and genuine atmosphere in the heart of Lomba da Maia, where the secret lies in the cook's touch, who feeds everyone as if they were her children. The real Azorean regional cuisine.
Buffet
Restaurant refurbished in early 2020, also changing its dinner menu but maintaining its lunch buffet service from Monday to Saturday. Located in a very quiet area on the outskirts of Ponta Delgada, this space offers mostly Portuguese dishes, but there is room for other experiences. Who knows, maybe you'll even be lucky to get a fado night!
WHAT TO DO
Canyoning & Coasteering
The highest rated adventure activities company in the island of São Miguel in the Azores.
Their fully qualified guides will take care of you and ensure that you have a fun and safe adventure!
All the activities include modern and top of the line equipment to ensure that you have the best possible experience.
If you've always dreamed of being part of the big game and, at the same time, getting to know the true sea and spirit of the Azores, this is the right activity for you. The main objective of Azores Fishing is that all customers have the most fun, always in safety. Get ready to live a unique experience!
Travel Best Friend
Is it your first time on the island and have little time? Would you like to take a walk and get to know our roots? Those little corners that only locals know how to get into? Edu is the perfect company! He knows all the details you'll want to know: the landscapes, the people, the customs, the stories. Ready to meet your travel best friend?