Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades
Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades
Lagoa Verde / Lagoa das Sete Cidades
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- Robert D4,258 contributionsBeautiful lakeSete Cidades literally means seven cities. There were six cities surrounding the volcano. When they were under attack, they moved into the volcano caldera and established a seventh city that was hidden from pirates. I walked around the caldera lake. It is quite beautiful.Visited August 2023Traveled soloWritten September 19, 2023
- rdubbs08Edmond, Oklahoma7,634 contributionsGorgeous area of Sao Miguel!The area here and around here is a gorgeous part of Sao Miguel island! Breathtaking views at every curve, be sure to stop and enjoy the look-out points! We spent our entire first morning after our flight landed driving the western part of Sao Miguel - just beautiful!!!Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 7, 2024
- Steve_of_N21London, United Kingdom3,274 contributionsSee the lakes at shore level.Most people’s tours take you to the various Miradouro’s where you get the elevated view of the two crater lakes. But I totally agree with the reviewer below, if you have the opportunity, take the winding road down to Sete Cidades and specifically the bridge that separates Lagoa Verde from Lagoa Azul. From here you may not see the blue or green but you get a totally different perspective to these two stunning bodies of water. And there are plenty of activities and pleasant walks to do from this location.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 28, 2024
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colin s
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Dec 2023 • Solo
Decided on a short walk around Lagoa Verde as my map indicated a circular route all the way round. Started up a well made track on the left side of the lake as you look at it from the road. All very easy until I got to the woods where there was some fallen down netting across the path. I wondered, but pressed on. There have obviously been some quite severe storms and landslips and I soon encountered a large unstable pile of mud, boulders and vegetation which I crossed quickly but carefully. That was just for starters! The next half mile section of old path and rotting wooden steps was blocked by fallen trees and debris at least a dozen times and towards the end there was a horribly steep mud bank that I was only able to cross by grabbing the toughest looking tree roots above and slithering across above a 10 foot drop. What should have taken me 10 minutes turned into a quite stressful half hour. When I had completed this section I looked back and wondered 'what the f**k made me think that was a good idea' - having said that I did get a sort of perverse satisfaction from having managed it. So.... not impossible but definitely not at all easy. You have been warned.
Written December 5, 2023
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Steve_of_N21
London, UK3,274 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Most people’s tours take you to the various Miradouro’s where you get the elevated view of the two crater lakes. But I totally agree with the reviewer below, if you have the opportunity, take the winding road down to Sete Cidades and specifically the bridge that separates Lagoa Verde from Lagoa Azul. From here you may not see the blue or green but you get a totally different perspective to these two stunning bodies of water. And there are plenty of activities and pleasant walks to do from this location.
Written August 28, 2024
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ksufan88
Wichita, KS6,447 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
I had seen pictures of these lakes online so had some idea of what to expect. They aren’t as strikingly different in color as some of the pictures lead you to believe, but it is still impressive to see neighboring lakes appearing to be completely different colors. The best viewpoints are high above the lakes and can only be reached by strenuous hiking or with 4x4 vehicles.
Written July 29, 2023
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rdubbs08
Edmond, OK7,634 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
The area here and around here is a gorgeous part of Sao Miguel island! Breathtaking views at every curve, be sure to stop and enjoy the look-out points! We spent our entire first morning after our flight landed driving the western part of Sao Miguel - just beautiful!!!
Written April 7, 2024
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Voyager212
London, UK246 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
These lakes are a “must do” on your Sao Miguel itinerary. Various little car parks where you can leave the car and take a short walk to great view points. Some guide books will point out other view points and a strongly recommend Miradoura da boco do inferno.
Written August 22, 2019
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Erika
Caracas, Venezuela9,864 contributions
May 2023
I combined three hiking trails for a total of 30km and covered a large part of the seven cities area.
The lagoon is beautiful and throughout the tour there are spectacular views
The lagoon is beautiful and throughout the tour there are spectacular views
Written May 29, 2023
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J F
Boston, MA83 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
At first I just thought these were two lakes. But they are much more. You can hike, bike, drive, picnic, kayak, paddleboard,
and see the lakes from the ground or from above. We rented the paddleboard and kayak at Futurismo Azores Adventures which is located on the lake. The staff was so amazing, friendly and kind. The price to rent a two person kayak was 10 EUROS per hour. These volcanically created lakes offer a sense of peace and tranquility. We did all of the above during our 3 night stay in the quaint town of Sete Cidades.
and see the lakes from the ground or from above. We rented the paddleboard and kayak at Futurismo Azores Adventures which is located on the lake. The staff was so amazing, friendly and kind. The price to rent a two person kayak was 10 EUROS per hour. These volcanically created lakes offer a sense of peace and tranquility. We did all of the above during our 3 night stay in the quaint town of Sete Cidades.
Written April 20, 2023
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William W
St. Petersburg, FL1,011 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We have visited similar sights in other parts of the world so it wasn't anything spectacular for us. But definitely go if you haven't had the opportunities we have had in our travels.
Written May 14, 2019
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td5man
Ipswich, UK39 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Took a service bus from Ponta Delgado and arrived a bit early as the whole place was a bit dead - but it was mid March. Very exciting walk around the lake from the northern car park end. We found we could walk all the way round the lake but be warned that the path is steep, muddy and pretty treacherous in places. Hands and knees are needed in some places and there are some very slippery “ladders” that are starting to rot! Would be really pretty in the summer but I think rather overgrown by the very invasive Yellow Ginger-Lilly plants.
Visit the Casa de Chá “O Poejo” teashop on the way back into the village.
Visit the Casa de Chá “O Poejo” teashop on the way back into the village.
Written March 28, 2019
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GRZ
Chicago, IL11,673 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Many people look at these lakes from the high vista points = stunning, many come to the Sete Cidades and walk/hike around the lakes... but we actually enjoy the short stop right by the bridge connecting the Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul - a little down to earth beach front, with stunning views and plenty of ducks :) this was a very pleasant stop on the way "out of the caldera"
Written July 2, 2024
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