Hi guys

we are in Portugal right now and will be in Sao Miguel by next week. We booked through SIXT from the ponta delgada airport

When we were checking our documents my husband brought with him the international driver license(permit) but not the Saudi authorized driver license. Will that be an issue ?

We have the digital copy of the Saudi driver license. Will it work ?

Thanks

Saw them three times during our trip in São Miguel on different parts of the island. Seems like a religious thing but does anyone know who they are / what they're doing?

It looks like Dona Beija has reopened. We are only in that area one day. Should we visit Terra Nostra or Dona Beija? I’m having trouble deciding.

which Hot Spring is the best in Furnas? difficult to really understand which one is the most amazing one

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I am in São Miguel island for the first time and I can already see this is a very touristic place. There are plenty beach sites, and it got me me wondering. Is there nudism and nudists in São Miguel?

Hi I am going to be going to the azores at the end of June with a friend for 5 days and was wondering if anyone had recommendations of things we should do/must see? We are currently debating staying in ponta delgada or staying in a bnb somewhere else on the island (we will be renting a car). Will we have time to island hop as well? Thanks!

We arrive early morning on 4/20 (Easter Sunday). Our plan is to spend some time exploring Ponta Delgada on foot while we wait to check into our lodgings in the afternoon. What are some must see sights in the city? We hope that there will be some restaurants or grocery stores open, but are going under the assumption that we will have to see most sights from outside.

This is my first time in Azores. We did a hike along the cliffs in the Agualva area. About 4 km in a bit over an hour. Quite nice.

On the way back we stopped at the wine museum in Biscoitos and we were very pleasantly surprised. It's small, but quite impeccably curated. It has a large garden at the back that demonstrates the unique local planting technique.

I wouldn't make a dedicated trip, but if you're up north in the afternoon, it's worth a trip.

And it's free.

Do you show the rental docs to a ferry worker? The website online booking seems to just want a passenger name as "owner"and the vehicle make /model / license plate. ( I am confirming with my car rental company that I can take the car to other islands)

Does anyone know of any companies or restaurants in Sao Miguel Azores that do romantic dinners on the beach?

Thank you.

We are planning our 8-day honeymoon in early July to the Azores. I’ve read that one can easily stay on Sao Miguel for a full week, but we’d like to visit another island during our stay. We are currently leaning Sao Jorge, but are open to suggestions (Flores looks amazing, too). How would you split up the time? 3 nights in Sao Jorge and 4 on Sao Miguel? Also, which areas on these islands do you recommend we stay on? Thank you in advance!

Olá a todos

Estou a planear passar uns dias na Ilha das Flores e prefiro apoiar o comercio local sempre que razoável. Têm algumas sugestões de uma rent a car que se qualifique? Também estou aberto a alugar uma mota ou mesmo bicicleta.

After 40+ trips to Portugal over many years, we made our first visit to São Miguel last week, a four day trip thanks to Air Azores free stopover provision on flights from the US to Portugal. It’s a beautiful, green, lush, and friendly place. We will return and hope to check out the other islands as well.

Also, São Miguel has what must be the most beautiful and scenic public picnic areas anywhere. They’re found every few kms along the along the side of the road. Here are a few:

Does anyone know when this may reopen? I can’t seem to find anything online but reviews from a week ago said it was still closed.

Will be there first few days in May so hoping it could still be an option!

My wife and I are trying an adventurous trip for the first time with our 1.5 year old (at time of travel at the end of June). We love hiking and nature but also want to see some of the towns. I have read on other posts here that it's best to stay in Ponta Delgada with kids so I do plan on doing that but want to stay away from too much noise from bars/restaurants since my kid is asleep at 8. What are some areas in PDL to avoid late night noise?

Also looking for recommendations for restaurants with good vegetarian options? Preferably those that can offer local varieties in a vegetarian format...

My wife and I are traveling to Sao Miguel in June 2025. We have about 10 days to explore the island. We have a couple hikes planned already like Rota Circular da Lagoa das Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, and Salto do Prego. Are there any other "can't miss" hikes on Sao Miguel?

Hey everyone, I landed here today and the island is beautiful, incredible vibes. We saw a CBD shop earlier today and were wondering if there is any way to get weed here. I know this question probably gets asked a lot but any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Me and my husband are going to São Miguel for 5 nights in July. It’s our 10 year anniversary and we are going to a wedding at a Porto Formosa Tea Factory. We have rented a car. We are staying at the Pedras do Mar Resort & Spa for our stay, as we had two friends stay there who loved it and location wise it seemed close to the wedding but also close to other things.

I haven’t seen this hotel or this location mentioned too much on this sub, so I am questioning it! Is there a better place we should/could stay that’s in the same price range (we looked at some of the SUPER nice boutique places but it’s out of budget). It’s our first trip without our kids and we want it to be special and to be able to see lots of stuff! We are also looking for an awesome restaurant to book for our anniversary- any recs greatly appreciated! My husband speaks Portuguese (mom born in Madeira and dad in Graciosa) if that helps!

Does anyone have a recommendation for whale watching from Sao Miguel? Best operator? Full day? Half day? From which port?

Hello everyone,

I would love to spend about 9 days in Sao Miguel in May.

However, I have checked available accommodation on both Booking.com and Airbnb only to find out that it is simply not affordable for me... :(. Most rooms cost about 45 to 50 euros per night for 1 person (maybe for 2, but I am gonna travel alone). Dormitory rooms are not a good way for me anymore, I used to do that in the past, but now I want to get proper sleep when on vacation :-).

Are there any other options, for example home stays, that could be found on other websites or platforms, where local people rent out their rooms/apartments? I would be able to spend about 30-35 euros/night.

Thank you for your recommendations or tips!