Experience São Miguel after dark on a relaxed evening tour from Ponta Delgada, combining coastal scenery, volcanic landscapes, and a visit to the island’s famous thermal waters.
Your evening begins with pickup in Ponta Delgada. Travel along the southern coast of São Miguel, passing beaches and coastal villages before continuing inland towards the volcanic landscape of Furnas.
Before entering the Furnas caldera, stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the coast. Take some time for photographs and enjoy the wide views across the Atlantic before continuing towards the volcanic heart of the island.
As you approach Furnas, the scenery changes from the open coastline to lush vegetation and volcanic landscapes. The valley sits inside a large volcanic caldera and is one of the most active geothermal areas in the Azores.
• Relax at Poça da Dona Beija •
Take time to experience the atmosphere of Furnas before heading to the main highlight of the evening: Poça da Dona Beija.
After exploring the area, enter Poça da Dona Beija and unwind in its naturally heated thermal pools. The water temperatures range from approximately 37–39°C (99–102°F), providing comfortable conditions for relaxing while surrounded by vegetation and the softly illuminated pools.
At night, the experience has a quieter atmosphere than during the daytime, giving you time to slow down and enjoy the naturally warm volcanic waters.
Your entrance ticket to Poça da Dona Beija is included in the tour price.
• See Furnas after dark •
After your time in the thermal pools, continue to the Caldeiras of Furnas. Here, volcanic heat rises through the ground, creating steaming fumaroles and hot springs that remain active after sunset.
Before leaving Furnas, enjoy a simple local tradition: prepare your own tea or coffee using naturally heated water from one of the area’s hot springs and enjoy it with local biscuits.
• Optional Furnas Cozido dinner •
Would you like to taste one of the most traditional dishes of São Miguel?
You can add a traditional Furnas Cozido dinner to your booking. The dish is slowly cooked using geothermal heat from the Furnas volcanic area and is an important part of the island’s culinary tradition.
Vegetarian options and alternative meals for children can be arranged with advance notice.
• A comfortable way to experience Furnas at night •
This tour is designed for travellers who want to experience Furnas without having to organise the evening themselves. From pickup in Ponta Delgada to the thermal bath entrance, scenic stops, and evening visit to the Caldeiras, the route and timing are planned to make the experience comfortable and straightforward.
Travel with a local operator who knows São Miguel and can take care of the logistics while you focus on enjoying the island.
