26Aug
Activities to do during your stay on the island of São Miguel
With the World’s Nests Furnas Pods Village you can book various activities during your stay in São Miguel, such as hiking, whale watching, diving, fishing, canoeing, horse riding, bird watching, golf, tennis, the traditional Cozido das Furnas (meat, cod or steamed beans boiled in the hot springs), or even car rental.
Here we will tell you about 5 activities that are very appreciated by those who visit us.
- Walking Tours
Walking tours are one of the best ways to truly experience the island of São Miguel and the only way to discover several hidden places, which are truly amazing.
The trails on the island of São Miguel are properly identified and can be linear or circular. Do not forget that you will have to confirm all safety details first, bring water and food, suitable clothing and comfortable shoes.
Here you can consult the trails, as well as their degree of difficulty and duration:
http://trails.visitazores.com/pt-pt/trilhos-dos-acores/sao-miguel
- Whale Watching
One of the best experiences you can have in the Azores is, without a doubt, whale and dolphin watching!
The Azores are considered one of the best destinations to see whales and dolphins, due to its location. The archipelago is geographically located in the mid of the routes of various species, such as sperm whales, common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and risso’s dolphin. The chance of seeing whales and dolphins in the Azores is 98%.
- Canoeing
Canoeing can be practiced both in our fantastic lagoons and in the open sea. Whether exploring the wonderful landscapes that surround the lagoons at the bottom of volcanic craters, or paddling around small islets to watch sea birds and explore caves, this is an activity that cannot be missed during your visit, as it allows you to get to know the island from a different perspective.
- Horse rides
This is another way to get to know the island that even children will love. Depending on the level of experience, different types of tours are available, from the easiest to the most adventurous.
Our island offers a diversity of stunning views over the ocean, gardens and lagoons, as well as through the green meadows, which can be seen during a serene horse ride, all of this provides a truly unique experience.
- Diving
Through diving it is possible to know a whole other world, in the Azores sea.
Its privileged location, with an excellent climatic condition and favorable sea current levels, offers all divers the possibility to observe a wide variety of underwater fauna and flora species, such as algae, shoals and fish.
Not to mention that diving gives us a feeling of immense peace and tranquillity, it is also an opportunity to photograph unforgettable moments and landscapes.
Talk to us if you want to book any of these activities or any that you want to do on our beautiful island.