Hiking and Snorkelling Excursion in Porto Formoso on the island of São Miguel, Azores

From€90
4 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 11 years-old and up

Experience a land and sea adventure in the Azores with this excursion combining hiking and snorkelling in Porto Formoso on the island of São Miguel!

June 2025
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Practical information

Meeting point:
Transfer from your hotel in Ponta delgada, Lagoa or Ribeira grande
Spoken languages:Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian
Cancellation: Flexible
Weather guarantee:Free rescheduling or refund if the activity must be cancelled due to bad weather.
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Join this hiking and snorkelling excursion to Porto Formoso on the beautiful island of São Miguel and discover the natural wonders of the Azores in 2 different ways! Leave your routine behind and marvel at São Miguel's breathtaking scenery, ancient forests, waterfalls and vibrant coastline. Accompanied by a professional guide, you'll be in ideal conditions to explore the Azores and its natural gems.

Accessible from the age of 11, the snorkelling and hiking excursion on São Miguel begins with a 2.5km guided hike along Ladeira da velha, a trail located in Porto Formoso. This first activity, lasting around 1 hour 45 minutes, will give you the chance to admire sublime panoramic views of the ocean and the coast of the island of São Miguel. After your hike in Porto Formoso, you'll head to a volcanic beach where you can snorkel around an underwater reef for around 1 hour. Depending on your preferences, you can go snorkelling with or without a guide. In any case, snorkelling in São Miguel is a must if you want to admire the rich underwater fauna of this region of the Azores, and thanks to your guide, you're guaranteed a rich experience!

You'll round off your snorkelling and hiking trip to São Miguel in style with a visit to the Croa da Mata viewpoint in Ribeira Grande. At 268 metres above sea level, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of Ponta do Cintrão, the town of Ribeira Grande, the volcanic massif of Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades.

This complete activity will delight all nature lovers who want to admire both the land trails and the seabed during their holiday in the Azores. Don't wait any longer and book this hiking and snorkelling excursion in São Miguel now!

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