Sao Miguel island
Ultimate guide (December 2024)
Sao Miguel is the most popular island in the Azores. There are no many good
beaches. But you can easily find a place to sunbathe and swim in the sea anywhere on the coast. The most interesting places for tourists are inside the island. These are mainly mountains and lakes. Shore and seabed: rocks, sand.
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[vote] Coordinates: 37.776969, -25.487421
Hotels [edit]
Most of hotels are located on southern coast of the island. But there are also some interesting options in the mountains.
How to get there [edit]
Fly to
Sao Miguel Island international airport (PDL). Follow by taxi or by bus.
When to go [edit]
The best time for a holiday on Sao Miguel island is a summer half of the year. Please note, that sea water is warmed to a relatively comfortable temperature only in August and September.
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