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Vista do Rei viewpoint – View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades loop from Lagoon of the Seven Cities

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Vista do Rei viewpoint – View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades loop from Lagoon of the Seven Cities

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Vista do Rei viewpoint – View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades loop from Lagoon of the Seven Cities

01:09

4.13km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

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Área de Paisagem Protegida das Sete Cidades

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61 m

Vista do Rei viewpoint

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The view from up here is truly regal. When looking down from the crater rim, about 300 m, the northern lake (Lagoa Azul) appears blue due to the reflection of …

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308 m

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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341 m

Eroded Trail Above Lagoa das Sete Cidades

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On the way up to the crater rim you often come across washed away paths. Unfortunately, it happens again and again.

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410 m

View of Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde

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Beautiful view of the blue + green crater lake

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678 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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690 m

View of Sete Cidades Caldera and Hydrangeas

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1.16 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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2.13 km

View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades

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Beautiful views of the crater and also of the sea, easy hike in the crater.

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4.13 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.90 km

213 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

213 m

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Highest point (550 m)

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Saturday 16 May

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3 %

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Vista do Rei viewpoint – View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades loop from Lagoon of the Seven Cities

Vista do Rei viewpoint

View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades

Eroded Trail Above Lagoa das Sete Cidades

View of Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde

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

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View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades

View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades

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