Van Tour Nordeste

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

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The tour takes us to discover the most geographically rugged and remote area of São Miguel Island. Following by the southern coast, we'll arrive to the village of Povoação, where we will stop to taste the famous "Fofas da Povoação" (local pastry). Then, our tour continues to the most flowery municipality of São Miguel Island, Nordeste. We will have the opportunity to enjoy the landscapes led by viewpoints of Ponta do Sossego and Ponta da Madrugada overlooking the coast of the villages. We will admire the ancient water mills of the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park, where for decades the cereals of the surrounding parishes where grinded. The tour also includes passage in Gorreana Tea factory, one of the few existing in Europe and the oldest of our island, with a taste of the different teas produced there. The return to Ponta Delgada is made by north Coast, from which one can admire the way the sea and the winds of the North quadrant shaped the northern hillsides.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Povoacao, Povoacao, Sao Miguel, Azores

In this small village you will be able to try one of out traditional bakeries "Fofas", covered in chocolat with a stuffing of cream, it's something you wouldn't want to miss.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego, En1-1a, Nordeste, Sao Miguel 9681 Portugal

"Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego", one of the most beautiful points of view in Nordeste, this point of view, offers an stunning view of our coast.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada, En1-1a, Nordeste, Sao Miguel Portugal

"Miradouro da Ponta da Madrugada", after visiting "Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego", you will have the opportunity to visit another majestic view, situated on top of a cliff this viewpoint provides a clash between nature and the sea.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes, Estrada Regional Achada, 011, Sao Miguel 9630-024 Portugal

If you enjoy a beautiful and stunning flora, this is the right place for you. "Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões" has a water stream, accompanied by large amounts of flora, a gorgeous waterfall and rustic water mills.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, Sao Miguel 9625-304 Portugal

Do you enjoy traditional tea? Then this is the right place for you.
"Plantações Chá da Gorreana", offers you an explanation on how you can generate three types of tea from the same leaf! You can also taste the tea, buy something to eat from their bar, and even take some of the most flavourful tea back with you.

Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions

Lunch

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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