Very disappointed. Much smaller than I expected. Very small pools to accommodate the tickets they…read moresell. Lockers are run down and basically wooden boxes some with holes and barely fit a back pack. Very few outdoor changing rooms, which makes no sense, again, for the amount of people that they let in at the same time.

A stunning, magical, green epitome of nature that you must visit in Azores! They told us that you…read morepay the entrance fee of €3, you can go look inside, and if you want to go into the thermal pools, you pay another €5. Because we were with a tour guide, we got a discount, so we paid the bare minimum entrance fee of €1.50, but once we decided to do the thermal pools, there wasn't even anyone around to take our money for the extra entrance fee. So we got to do it all for dirt cheap! I guess you're supposed to give it to them on your way out, but no one does. So just pay the lower amount, because in the end, it doesn't even matter. The trees, moss, ferns, and flowers are majestic. The first two thermal pools you see are the hotter ones, and the one with the waterfall is the colder one. You can take unique photos in all three, but my favorite was the one with the waterfall. Definitely bring a swimsuit you don't care about, because the water will give it a yellow tint. And there are changing rooms and bathrooms, but nothing else, so bring a towel, flip-flops, and water. This was one of the highlights of our Azores trip - make sure to go!

It was amazing to see the little volcanos everywhere. Amazing to see the water boiling at the top…read moreof them. We also had sweet corn that they boil in the water of the volcanos and it was delicious. It's a pretty big area to walk around with beautiful view all around. Be prepared to walk. The volcanic smell is pretty tough and it's all around but you get used to it. There's a fountain that you can drink the water and they say it's miraculous water. I tried both waters, they are a little rough to swallow with a weird flavor but definitely something to experience. The local reataraunts are also amazing. Def suggest experiencing this area if you are in Azores.

Another stunning setting on Sao Miguel that presents nature at its most compelling. Lake Furnas is…read moreso clean and round, as it is formed at the very center of the long extinct volcano. Come here to go on long walks, take beautiful photos atop the lookout point, and see the tranquil lagoon in its fullest. I couldn't take my eyes off of this view and its vivid colors - I promise it'll take your breath away. There are also hikes you can do all around, where you'll venture through fields and dirt roads and narrow ferny paths. Seems like the hike has a little of everything! If you're interested in geothermal cooking, there are restaurants nearby that offer it! How cool to be able to eat meals that were cooked in volcano holes. It takes eight hours to cook a pot, and if you time it correctly, you can go to this lake/geothermal area around noon to watch the restaurant staff pull their pots out of the buried holes in the ground. The whole area has boiling water and sulfur venting from the earth next to a beautiful lake, which makes for an iconic picture. You can then follow the food to the restaurant and be served this amazing dish. Put Furnas on your to-do list! Can't miss it when you're there!

Lagoa das Furnas was one of my two favorite places to visit on Sao Miguel, a huge, calm, gorgeous…read morelake, home to flocks of placid ducks and geese, with excellent hiking trails up the mountains off the main path around the lake. The great draw for me was the quiet. It was possible to find near-total solitude early in the day, to breathe with trees, to listen to bird calls, free from the roar of tour bus engines. There is a small entrance fee -- very nominal IIRC, something like 50 cents for adults and older children, free for very young children. This Lagoa is one of the three larger, better known crater lakes on the island. It's still slightly off the beaten track for international tourists, but is perennially popular with local vacationers, many of whom spend an entire day making cozidas, grilling, picnicking and strolling around it. The hiking trails are well maintained and there's the intoxicatingly sweet smell of Kahili ginger flowers everywhere (those clusters of yellow flowers you see and smell all over the island). The paths the branch off from the main lake trail are cool and dark well into the middle of the day, offering respite from the heat of the sun. There's a lot to explore on these side trails: abandoned buildings, carved wooden statues, an old church, even a waterfall we heard of (but didn't see). The main, mostly flat trail is suitable for even young children, while many of the side trails branching into the mountains can be navigated carefully with an active, energetic three-year old, with some help on the larger steps (and a good carrier for when the baby steam runs out). Our six-year old sprang up them like a mountain goat. Right by the parking lot at the northern tip of the lake, there are fumarolas, where it's a big deal for families and restaurants to cook all-day cozidas (stews) in the hot, bubbling, sulfur yellow mud. There are also restrooms (home to a good number of tiny, slender, beautiful cats), a lovely picnic area set among pine trees, a few vendors selling snacks, fresh juice, and souvenirs. We didn't make it all the way around, but we hear the entire circumference of the lake takes about two hours to walk, with about 1/3 of the way along EN1-1A, a busy main road.

A beautiful garden spot in the busy city. Lots of very interesting trees from around the world.read more

We were on a cruise and we're looking for things in walking distance from the port. Really great…read moreplace with ponds and caves very peaceful and admission is free

This park is stunning. It feels like it's straight up from a fairy tale or something from a fantasy…read moremovie like Chronicles of Narnia. At any moment I was waiting for a centaur to just show up. It's just so beautiful it feel unreal. The trail is easy to follow. The park is very well maintained and entrance is free of charge. You will see amazing flora, gorgeous waterfalls, and some historic mills. I spent a few it spent about two hours just walking around admiring the scenery. This park was highly recommended by my taxi driver and I think it was my favorite thing I did in Portugal. 5 stars!

Beautiful view. You need a rental car to get here but definitely worth it. It had been to foggy to…read moresee the Lagoa do Fogo, so we were thrilled to get to see these two lakes. I didn't see them as two colored, but the view is great.

A definite must see on Sao Miguel. Beautiful drive from Ponta Delgada, it's otherworldly as you…read moremake your ascent. Recommend renting a car, but the roads are very windy so a confident driver is best. Stunning views, and when the hydrangeas are blooming, it's extremely idyllic. The Miradouro da vista do rei gives you a stunning view of the two lakes and a peak at the village of Sete Cidades. I recommend getting their early to have the view less crowded and it's easier to park. From the parking lot, you can follow a hiking trail that is lined with hydrangeas and cows with stunning views. The whole trail is about 7 miles and goes down to the parish (it is one way). You do not have to hike the entire thing to get great views though, we went out and back and did about three miles total. Not super strenuous and it was well maintained.