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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

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

05:06

17.5km

420m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Área de Paisagem Protegida das Sete Cidades

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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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15.7 km

Lagoa Azul

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intense climb

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16.9 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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17.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.43 km

4.17 km

2.75 km

1.41 km

783 m

Surfaces

6.64 km

4.47 km

2.74 km

2.34 km

1.36 km

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Saturday 23 May

21°C

16°C

41 %

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

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

View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades

View of Sete Cidades and the Atlantic Coast

Lagoa das Sete Cidades Water Tunnel

Picnic Area by Lagoa das Sete Cidades

Lagoa Azul

View of Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde

View of Lagoa das Sete Cidades

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