The best things to see and do in Ponta Delgada: Portas do Mar, the market, pineapple greenhouses, restaurants, and day trips from the capital.

Day-by-day guide to 5 days in São Miguel: Sete Cidades, Furnas, tea plantations, whale watching, and the best viewpoints. What to book in advance.

São Miguel's 30 top sights: Sete Cidades crater lakes, Furnas fumaroles, Nordeste waterfalls, pineapple plantations, and Ponta Delgada's historic center.

The best activities in São Miguel: whale watching, cozido cooking, thermal pools, hiking, jeep tours, and more. Book with local Azorean experts.

The complete guide to Sete Cidades in São Miguel: the twin lakes, Boca do Inferno, Vista do Rei, the caldera walk, and the best time to visit.

Sete Cidades is home to São Miguel's twin volcanic lakes, the Vista do Rei viewpoint, and the island's most famous hike. A complete guide to the crater.

Europe's oldest plantations are in São Miguel: Gorreana (1883) and Porto Formoso. History, what to expect on a visit, and how to get there.

From volcanic black sand to Atlantic surf and warm geothermal waters, São Miguel's 10 best beaches suit every kind of traveler. A complete guide with tips.

The best whale watching in the Azores, from Ponta Delgada: sperm whales year-round, blue and fin whales in spring. Tours, tips, and what to expect.

The best areas and hotels to stay in São Miguel: Ponta Delgada, Furnas, Ribeira Grande, and Lagoa. What each area suits and which hotels to book.

The best restaurants in São Miguel, by area: where to get Cozido das Furnas, fresh seafood, Azorean beef, local cheese, and the island's signature dishes.