Spa & wellness · SAO MIGUEL SPA EXPERIENCES
The 10 best sao miguel spa experiences you can book right now, with what each costs, how long you are in the room and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start at the top.
From Ponta Delgada, join a small evening group of up to eight for Furnas hot springs, volcanic scenery, and dinner featuring cozido cooked underground. Guides such as Paulo, Filipe, Eduardo, Rafael, and Hervé add local stories in English or Portuguese. The six-hour trip ends at Poça da Dona Beija.
“It was amazing evening tour! Funny guide and great food 😊”
Travel from Ponta Delgada to Furnas with a local guide such as Paulo, Eduardo, Rafael, or Filipe. See steaming volcanic springs, sample mineral water and tea, eat Cozido das Furnas, then bathe at Poça da Dona Beija under the night sky. Dinner, drinks, transport, and hotel pickup are included, but the €16 bath ticket is extra.
“Amazing experience, and Eduardo was such an chill guide, gave us lots of information and was very kind. The thermal pools at night is an awesome experience, so worth it! Defoo recommended!”
Spend a full day exploring São Miguel with a guide such as Mario, Andre, Paulo, or Miguel. Visit Lagoa do Fogo, Cerâmica Vieira, Gorreana Tea Factory, Ribeira Grande, coastal viewpoints, and Caldeira Velha. The small van holds up to eight people, and the hot spring visit requires advance planning.
“The tour was great and our guide was a very prepared passionate girl, she made us discover the wonders of her beautiful island. Highly recommended.”
Join Ivo Soares of WildScape Azores Tours for a six-hour evening from Ponta Delgada to Furnas. You’ll see the lagoon and volcanic vents, eat traditional cozido cooked underground, soak at Poça da Dona Beija, and finish with steaming calderas by night. Dinner, drinks, coffee, snacks, water, and pickup are included, but thermal entry costs extra.
“Ivo was an excellent guide - very personable, knowledgeable and informative. Our family of five enjoyed the tour very much and highly recommend it!”
Join WildScape Azores for a six-hour evening tour from Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, or Ribeira Grande. Guide Ivo or his team leads you through Furnas Lake, a traditional cozido dinner, mineral-water tasting, nighttime fumaroles, and Poça da Dona Beija thermal baths. Dinner is included, but the bath ticket costs extra.
“Had an incredible time on this tour! Ivo was a great guide, so knowledgeable and you can tell he really loved the natural history of Furnas and the Azores! The furnas stew was absolutely delicious and the hot springs were incredible! Could not recommend this tour enough”
Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel with a guide such as Gonçalo, from Vila Franca views and Terra Nostra’s thermal pool to Furnas cozido, volcanic springs, Gorreana tea, and coastal lookouts. Lunch, transport, hotel pickup, and tea tasting are included, but Terra Nostra admission costs extra.
Join a small-group minivan tour from Ponta Delgada to São Miguel’s tea fields, waterfalls, Furnas crater lake, fumaroles, and hot springs. A local guide such as Andrea, Rafael, or Joan leads the day in English, Portuguese, or French. Add lunch for Furnas stew and pay extra for Terra Nostra’s thermal pool.
“Der Ausflug war wirklich sehr schön! Joan (the Guide) was so nice and we had a really nice and long day. He could explain a lot. Talked to everyone, even the one that didn’t talk much, were included in conversations. I think that’s really nice! I would book a tour again with this company. Funny Fact: I thought he forgot to pick me up and I was so worried that I called him. He picked immediately the phone up and assured me that he will be there in a moment!- he was really really nice! ☝🏼 So don’t worry, if the pick up will be few minutes later. 😁”
Spend eight hours exploring eastern São Miguel with a small group of up to eight people. Visit Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Nordeste, three coastal viewpoints, and Povoação before choosing between Terra Nostra’s botanical gardens and thermal pool. Guides such as André and Mario lead tours in English, Portuguese, German, French, or Spanish, subject to availability.
“Great trip, fantastic tour guide, amazing views (cliffs and ocean view) - definitely worth to go and recommend to everyone !”
Spend four evening hours exploring Furnas with a local guide, including a Pico do Ferro viewpoint stop, volcanic calderas, and entry to Poça da Dona Beija. Pickup from Ponta Delgada hotels begins at 6pm. Groups are limited to five, and guide Gabriel has earned warm praise for clear explanations and thoughtful service.
“One of the best things to do on the island in the evening. Wonderful and relaxing experience.”
Travel by comfortable SUV from your São Miguel accommodation to Furnas with a certified guide such as Gabriel. Visit Pico do Ferro, see steaming calderas, soak in mineral-rich thermal waters for about 1.5 hours, and enjoy a thermal massage before returning through Santa Iria and Ribeira Grande.
“Die Tour war wunderschön, das Wetter hat auch mitgespielt. Unser Guide Gabriel hat uns viel über Land und Leute erzählt. Trotz einiger Sprachschwierigkeiten unsererseits hat uns Gabriel alle Fragen mit viel Geduld beantwortet. Ich kann die Tour nur weiterempfehlen. Und vielen Dank nochmal an Gabriel für diesen tollen Ausflug.”
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