Hiking Serra Devassa & Canário

Highlights

This hike is challenging but the landscapes are incredible with hidden lakes, aqueducts and water springs, all surrounded by endemic vegetation. It will lead us to the highest point of Sete Cidades: Pico das Éguas. This circular trail starts at Muro do Carvão, where our guides will tell you about the places of interest that we will visit during the day. Hiking through Serra Devassa, we will have the chance to see Lagoa do Caldeirão, pass by the Pico das Éguas, Lagoa das Éguas and Lagoa do Canário. There, it will be time for a break to have our light meal. Have you already heard about the Grota do Inferno viewpoint? It is one of the most famous places in São Miguel island. We will go there and then continue along Canario springs to reach Serra Devassa back. Taking a different route, we will be able to see another lake, Lagoa Rasa, and enter in the area of Lagoa das Empadadas to go back to the starting point. Learning about the geomorphology of the island, this is the perfect way to discover Sete Cidades on a complete but least known path.

Summary

This hike is challenging but the landscapes are incredible with hidden lakes, aqueducts and water springs, all surrounded by endemic vegetation. It will lead us to the highest point of Sete Cidades: Pico das Éguas. This circular trail starts at Muro do Carvão, where our guides will tell you about the places of interest that we will visit during the day. Hiking through Serra Devassa, we will have the chance to see Lagoa do Caldeirão, pass by the Pico das Éguas, Lagoa das Éguas and Lagoa do Canário. There, it will be time for a break to have our light meal. Have you already heard about the Grota do Inferno viewpoint? It is one of the most famous places in São Miguel island. We will go there and then continue along Canario springs to reach Serra Devassa back. Taking a different route, we will be able to see another lake, Lagoa Rasa, and enter in the area of Lagoa das Empadadas to go back to the starting point. Learning about the geomorphology of the island, this is the perfect way to discover Sete Cidades on a complete but least known path.

Tour info

Duration

7 hours

Why take this tour?

Embark on this 11km (7mi) hike with your small group of no more than 8 through São Miguel. See Sete Cidades Lake and learn of the fauna, flora, and volcanic formation of the island with your experienced guide over the course of 7 hours. The guide will also treat you to the legendary love story behind the creation of the lake, whilst enjoying panoramic views.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off (inside of Ponta Delgada)
Light meal (sandwich, cake, fruit, water, juice)
Driver/ Nature Guide
Professional Nature Guide
Insurance (personal accident & liability)
Walking sticks
Pick-up and Drop-off outside Ponta Delgada

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 7h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Futurismo Azores Adventures

About operator:

Futurismo is a big reference in the whale watching in the Azores with 30 years of knowledge. We are dedicated to science and research. Between 2008 and 2017 we have registered more than 11 thousand sightings in a universe of more than 20 different whale and dolphin species. We are dedicated to offer our guests the best nature experiences: Whale and Dolphin Watching Tours, Swimming with Dolphins, Hiking Tours, Bicycle Tours (MTB and road bike), Canyoning, kayaking, Stand Up Paddle, Jeep Safari and Van Tours. The Azores archipelago is a 9 Island little world in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. We are just a two hours flight from Lisbon and Porto and less than 4 hours flight from the US. Between the Azorean islands you can travel by boat or by plain.