Lagoa Azul – View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades loop from Lagoon of the Seven Cities

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Lagoa Azul – View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades loop from Lagoon of the Seven Cities

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Lagoa Azul – View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades loop from Lagoon of the Seven Cities

05:07

17.6km

420m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Área de Paisagem Protegida das Sete Cidades

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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557 m

View of Lagoa Azul, Lagoa Verde, and the Atlantic Ocean

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The better "Vista do Rei" – you just have to walk a bit. On the way to the viewpoint, you'll have several beautiful views down to the Atlantic at once. A dream!

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1.04 km

View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades

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Glittering crater lakes on the beautiful green island of Sao Miguel, one lake shimmers greenish and the other lake has a strong bluish tint when the sun shines on it. …

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3.38 km

View of Sete Cidades and the Atlantic Coast

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The ancient volcanic caldera that houses the Azul and Verde lagoons provides a unique view of São Miguel Island. On one side, Sete Cidades and the lagoons, on the other, …

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8.82 km

Lagoa das Sete Cidades Water Tunnel

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A hiking trail through the mountain. Unique! Best to have headlamp / flashlight with you. Equally high footwear or simply flip-flops have, since some of the water is about 10 …

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10.4 km

Picnic Area by Lagoa das Sete Cidades

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A toilet is also available. This is also where the tunnel hike starts. Please bring bathing shoes and a lamp with you!!!

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15.8 km

Lagoa Azul

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intense climb

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17.0 km

View of Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde

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Beautiful view of the blue + green crater lake

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17.1 km

View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades

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path is completely washed out. route still passable through the trees (very narrow path).
Date visited: Apr 2024

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17.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

3.80 km

2.74 km

1.97 km

786 m

Surfaces

6.53 km

3.47 km

2.86 km

2.60 km

2.18 km

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 29 October

19°C

12°C

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Comments

April 14, 2025,Fantastisch: Vulkanische Landschaft Sete Cidades auf der Insel São Miguel

A phenomenal hike with plenty of variety... lush green in the "jungle," crossing a hiking tunnel, and swimming in Lagoa Azul.
The Sete Cidades lake is divided into two parts, connected by a narrow channel. The hike through the volcanic landscape is simply impressive—a truly fantastic, breathtakingly beautiful place.
Crossing the tunnel was also somewhat spectacular, as the water was …

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