Guides to Sao Miguel
Explore the island with curated routes
Discover São Miguel through carefully selected guides designed to help you experience the island at its best. From scenic driving routes to hiking trails and cycling paths, each guide offers practical insights and local recommendations. Whether you prefer exploring by car, on foot, or by bike, these resources will help you plan your journey around Ribeira Grande and beyond with ease.
Driving Guide to Sao Miguel
This is my expat’s guide to seeing Sao Miguel in 6 days. When you want to see everything possible in less than a week. Designed for guest of the Golden Mermaid Villa who are driving a rental car or motorcycle. Click Here to View the Wanderlog Guide
Hiking Guild to Sao Miguel
For those who love hiking, here are my recommendation for the best route to go on. The island of Sao Miguel has 46 official well marked trails, plus each of the 6 Municipal has their own.
• Sete Cidades, Vista do Rei – PR03
• Lagoa to Lagos de Fogo – PR02
• Ponta da Ferrara – PRC43
• Lagoa das Furnas – PRC06
• Ribeirinha, Trilho da Ponta do Cintrao – TM01
Here is the link to Azore Trail site.
• Sete Cidades, Vista do Rei – PR03
• Lagoa to Lagos de Fogo – PR02
• Ponta da Ferrara – PRC43
• Lagoa das Furnas – PRC06
• Ribeirinha, Trilho da Ponta do Cintrao – TM01
Here is the link to Azore Trail site.
Biking Guide To Sao Miguel
Biking Sao Miguel is the best part of my day, the views are amazing. Here are my recommended biking routes that I have made up myself that you can start and end from the Golden Mermaid Villa. Click on link to the Komoot site to view my 6 routes.