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Visitor peacefully admiring the landscape from a viewpoint in São Miguel at sunrise.

Is São Miguel safe for tourists? What to expect when visiting the island

Is São Miguel safe for tourists? In general, you can plan a relaxed trip, exploring towns, villages and natural landscapes with the usual travel precautions. However, different places and activities call for different considerations. Safety also depends on your choices:...
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Hot springs in São Miguel: where to enjoy natural thermal waters

The hot springs in São Miguel reveal another side of the island’s volcanic origins. In Furnas, you can combine a warm bath with gardens and local food; at Caldeira Velha, bathing takes place on a wooded hillside; at Ferraria, thermal...
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Thermal pool in Furnas, São Miguel, surrounded by vegetation and natural steam.
Coastal view of Rabo de Peixe in São Miguel, with cliffs, traditional houses and the Atlantic Ocean.

Rabo de Peixe on Netflix: what the series reveals about the Azores

When Rabo de Peixe premiered on Netflix, it introduced a small fishing village in the Azores to audiences around the world. Suddenly, São Miguel became known for more than volcanic lakes and scenic landscapes — it became the setting for...
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5-day itinerary in São Miguel: explore the island at your own pace

A 5-day itinerary in São Miguel allows you to combine the island’s best-known landscapes with time to walk, taste local produce and enjoy thermal bathing. Sete Cidades, Furnas, Lagoa do Fogo and Nordeste can all feature in the same trip,...
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Sete Cidades Lake viewed from a viewpoint, surrounded by the green landscape of São Miguel's volcanic crater.
View of Santa Maria Airport in the Azores, with the island's coastal landscape in the background.

Why NASA chose Santa Maria (Azores)

Some places feel remote from the world — others, even in the middle of the Atlantic, become strategically important on a global scale. That’s exactly what happened when NASA chose Santa Maria, in the Azores, as a support base during...
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How much does it cost to rent a car in São Miguel? Prices and tips

When planning a trip to the Azores, one question comes up again and again: how much does it cost to rent a car in São Miguel? There’s no fixed answer — prices vary depending on the season, the type of...
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Car on a scenic road in São Miguel surrounded by green vegetation and volcanic scenery.