Sete Cidades from Mata do Canário — route on the Island of São Miguel (PR 4 SMI)

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Sete Cidades from Mata do Canário — route on the Island of São Miguel (PR 4 SMI)

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Sete Cidades from Mata do Canário — route on the Island of São Miguel (PR 4 SMI)

07:31

24.3km

830m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 13, 2024

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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2.03 km

Pico da Cruz Viewpoint

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Here you can capture four of the five crater lakes in the picture. You have to visit the small crater lake in the crater in the crater.

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5.60 km

View of Lagoa Azul

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You get to view the lake from every angle as you make your way down to town.

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7.72 km

View of the Sete Cidades Lagoon

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On the shores of Lake Azul, there is the possibility to strengthen oneself and to buy food and drinks from the local kiosk. By bus or hitchhiking you come back up to your car.

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11.9 km

St. Nicholas Church (Igreja de São Nicolau), Sete Cidades

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A lovely little local church in Sete Cidades. There is an imposing large tree in the church garden. If not a giant tree. Very noticeable. There is also a sidewalk cafe.

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24.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

3.13 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

3.50 km

1.41 km

145 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

18°C

14°C

31 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 10, 2023,Azoren Sao Miguel: Caldeira das Cete Cidades: Lagoa Azul - Sete Cidades

Very nice hike always along the edge of the crater. At the beginning there is a steep concrete slope to the crater rim, but it is even more beautiful at the top. Unfortunately, at the end it was very steep again over a concrete slope. Conclusion overall: great tour, highly recommended!!!

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July 11, 2022,Sao Miguel: Caldeira das Sete Cidades 🥾

Today was a fantastic introductory tour.
Comfortable paths in a great landscape and with fantastic views.

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August 18, 2022,Von Feteiras nach Sete Cidades

Nice hike with wonderful views. Back from Sete Citades by taxi

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November 19, 2024,Kraterseewanderung über Pico da Cruz - São Miguel Azoren

For those who only want to hike half of the crater, there is a taxi stand in Sete Cidades that will take you back to the starting point for 15 euros.

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October 7, 2025,Vom Parkplatz ER9 - zum Pico da Cruz

We still had a few meters to climb to the summit. The weather in the Azores...

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April 11, 2025,🇵🇹 Kraterrand Teil-Umrundung ab Sete Cidades

Weather-wise, this was the best day at the crater in two weeks, see photos! 🫣
At least no rain, but fog and storms with gusts of up to 100 km/h, and finally, a challenge: we accidentally entered a downhill trail – there were no signs at the top. We realized it after 100 meters, but by then it was too …

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September 17, 2022,Sete Cidades - giro delle lagune

Wonderful excursion, long but very rewarding, with a stop for a snack in Sete Cidades, where there is a well-stocked buffet bar (recommended!) Right in front of the church.

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