Lagoa das Sete Cidades

Sao Miguel is full of nice places for walking and mountain routes if you want a little more activity on your travels. This walk of about 3 miles round trip is very nice, taking a small road on the edge of the lake which is also suitable for mountain bikes. The vegetation along the way is very nice, and there is parking for those who wish to arrive by car. You can grab a hot dog after the walk if you feel peckish.

The two lakes show different colours due to the difference in their composition which is shown vividly under bright sunlight. There is a local story that one of the lakes represents the tears of a list lover.