{"id":2219,"date":"2026-06-22T13:21:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T13:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/?page_id=2219"},"modified":"2026-09-08T17:11:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T17:11:40","slug":"sao-miguel-gps-map","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/sao-miguel-gps-map\/","title":{"rendered":"S\u00e3o Miguel GPS Map"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n\/* VA FAQ polish EN *\/\n.entry-content details{\n  background:#fff!important;\n  border:1px solid #dbe7ec!important;\n  border-radius:10px!important;\n  box-shadow:0 5px 18px rgba(10,45,65,.08)!important;\n  margin:14px 0!important;\n  overflow:hidden!important;\n}\n.entry-content details summary{\n  cursor:pointer!important;\n  display:flex!important;\n  align-items:center!important;\n  gap:12px!important;\n  list-style:none!important;\n  padding:17px 20px!important;\n  color:#18324a!important;\n  font-size:18px!important;\n  line-height:1.35!important;\n  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.smegps-card-title{min-height:0!important;margin-bottom:8px!important}\n@media(max-width:820px){.smegps-secondary{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}.smegps-secondary>.smegps-card:first-child>img{height:280px!important}}\n@media(min-width:821px){.smegps-secondary{grid-template-columns:repeat(6,minmax(0,1fr))!important}.smegps-secondary>.smegps-card:first-child{grid-column:1\/-1!important}.smegps-secondary>.smegps-card:nth-child(2){grid-column:2\/span 2!important}.smegps-secondary>.smegps-card:nth-child(3){grid-column:4\/span 2!important}}<\/style>\n<h2>How to use this S\u00e3o Miguel GPS map in Google Maps<\/h2>\n<p>This <strong>S\u00e3o Miguel GPS map<\/strong> brings together the essential places on the island with direct links to Google Maps. It helps you organise routes through Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Furnas, Nordeste and the coast without searching for every address during your trip.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:1.5em 0\"><table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"><caption style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px\">S\u00e3o Miguel: quick route planning sheet<\/caption><tbody><tr><th style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\">Main base<\/th><td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\">Ponta Delgada<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\">Area<\/th><td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\">Around 745 km\u00b2<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\">Highest point<\/th><td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\">Pico da Vara, 1,103 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\">Recommended time<\/th><td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\">4-5 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><th style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\">Recommended transport<\/th><td style=\"padding:10px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd\">Rental car<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<p>See also the <a href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/azores-gps\/\">Azores GPS hub<\/a> to access the maps for the other islands.<\/p>\n<p>This guide is designed to open viewpoints, lakes, beaches, hot springs, natural parks and key stops directly in <strong>Google Maps<\/strong> from your phone. Choose the place you want to visit, tap <strong>Open route in Google Maps<\/strong> and the destination will open so you can calculate the route from your current location.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smegps-alert\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> save this page before travelling and open the locations when you have internet. Some areas of S\u00e3o Miguel have weak coverage, especially viewpoints, secondary roads and mountain zones.<\/div>\n<p>To explore these places with freedom, renting a car is strongly recommended. Many of the most beautiful places in S\u00e3o Miguel are spread across the west coast, Furnas, Ribeira Grande and Nordeste.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the essential places in S\u00e3o Miguel by GPS?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"va-atomic-answer\">The essential S\u00e3o Miguel GPS stops include Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Furnas, Caldeira Velha, tea plantations, waterfalls, viewpoints and volcanic coast. Each card opens the exact location in Google Maps so you can calculate the route from your position and organise a daily itinerary without searching for addresses.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smegps-grid\">\n<div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sete-cidades-vista-do-rei-sao-miguel-azores.jpg\" alt=\"Lagoa das Sete Cidades viewpoint in S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Lagoa das Sete Cidades<\/strong><div class=\"va-gps-route-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Lagoa+das+Sete+Cidades+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lagoa das Sete Cidades &rarr;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Miradouro+da+Vista+do+Rei+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miradouro da Vista do Rei &rarr;<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Miradouro-boca-do-inferno-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Boca do Inferno viewpoint in S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Boca do Inferno<\/strong><a class=\"smegps-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Miradouro+da+Boca+do+Inferno+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Open route in Google Maps<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/miradouro-ponta-ferraria-sao-miguel-azores.jpg\" alt=\"Ponta da Ferraria volcanic coast in S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Ponta da Ferraria<\/strong><div class=\"va-gps-route-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Ponta+da+Ferraria+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ponta da Ferraria &rarr;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Piscinas+naturales+de+Ferraria+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ferraria natural pools &rarr;<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/terra-nostra-garden-furnas-sao-miguel-azores.jpg\" alt=\"Terra Nostra Garden thermal pool in Furnas S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Parque Terra Nostra<\/strong><div class=\"va-gps-route-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Parque+Terra+Nostra+Furnas+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parque Terra Nostra &rarr;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Terra+Nostra+Garden+Furnas+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terra Nostra Garden &rarr;<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/fumarolas-furnas-sao-miguel-azores-1.jpg\" alt=\"Furnas fumaroles and geothermal caldeiras in S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Caldeiras das Furnas<\/strong><a class=\"smegps-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Caldeiras+das+Furnas+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Open route in Google Maps<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"smegps-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Praia_do_Fogo2C_Ribeira_Quente2C_ilha_de_SC3A3o_Miguel2C_AC3A7ores-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"Praia do Fogo beach in Ribeira Quente, Sao Miguel\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Praia do Fogo<\/strong><a class=\"smegps-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Praia+do+Fogo+Ribeira+Quente+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Open route in Google Maps<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ribeira-caldeiroes-molinos-sao-miguel-azores.jpg\" alt=\"Ribeira dos Caldeir\u00f5es waterfalls and mills in S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Ribeira dos Caldeir\u00f5es<\/strong><a class=\"smegps-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Parque+Natural+da+Ribeira+dos+Caldeir\u00f5es+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Open route in Google Maps<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gorreana-plantacion-te-sao-miguel-azores.jpg\" alt=\"Gorreana tea plantation in S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Gorreana Tea Factory<\/strong><a class=\"smegps-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=F\u00e1brica+de+T\u00e9+Gorreana+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Open route in Google Maps<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/caldeira-velha-sao-miguel-azores.jpg\" alt=\"Caldeira Velha thermal waterfall in S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Caldeira Velha<\/strong><div class=\"va-gps-route-options\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Caldeira+Velha+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caldeira Velha &rarr;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Parking+de+Caldeira+Velha+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caldeira Velha parking &rarr;<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What to see in S\u00e3o Miguel by area with GPS<\/h2>\n<p>S\u00e3o Miguel is best explored by area. This avoids unnecessary driving and gives you more time for viewpoints, lakes, thermal pools and coastal stops.<\/p>\n<h3>Sete Cidades and the west coast<\/h3><p>The western area combines S\u00e3o Miguel&#8217;s most famous volcanic lakes, green viewpoints and the Ferraria coast.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smegps-secondary\"><div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lagoa-canario-sao-miguel-azores-aerea.jpg\" alt=\"Lagoa do Can\u00e1rio surrounded by forest in S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Lagoa do Can\u00e1rio<\/strong><a class=\"smegps-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Lagoa+do+Can\u00e1rio+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Open route in Google Maps<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Furnas: hot springs, fumaroles and lake<\/h3><p>Furnas is one of the most special areas in S\u00e3o Miguel, with fumaroles, thermal waters, gardens and volcanic landscapes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smegps-secondary\"><div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lagoa-furnas-sao-miguel-azores.jpg\" alt=\"Lagoa das Furnas lake in S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Lagoa das Furnas<\/strong><a class=\"smegps-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Lagoa+das+Furnas+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Open route in Google Maps<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Central area: Caldeira Velha, tea and north coast<\/h3><p>The central-north area combines hot springs, tea plantations and some of the most impressive coastal viewpoints on the island.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smegps-secondary\"><div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/miradouro-santa-iria-sao-miguel-azores.jpg\" alt=\"Santa Iria viewpoint on the north coast of S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Miradouro de Santa Iria<\/strong><a class=\"smegps-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Miradouro+de+Santa+Iria+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Open route in Google Maps<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>South coast: Ribeira Quente and Praia do Fogo<\/h3><p>The south coast has small fishing villages, beach stops and volcanic coastal scenery.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smegps-secondary\"><div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ribeira-quente-sao-miguel-azores.jpg\" alt=\"Ribeira Quente coastal village in S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Ribeira Quente<\/strong><a class=\"smegps-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Ribeira+Quente+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Open route in Google Maps<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/piscinas-ribeira-grande-sao-miguel-azores.jpg\" alt=\"Coast near Praia do Fogo in S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Praia do Fogo parking<\/strong><a class=\"smegps-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Aparcamiento+Praia+do+Fogo+Ribeira+Quente+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Open route in Google Maps<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Nordeste: waterfalls, viewpoints and lighthouses<\/h3><p>Nordeste is one of the greenest and most authentic areas of S\u00e3o Miguel, with waterfalls, old mills, coastal roads and dramatic viewpoints.<\/p>\n<div class=\"smegps-secondary\"><div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nordeste-lomba-fazenda-sao-miguel-azores.jpg\" alt=\"Green landscape of Nordeste in S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Nordeste<\/strong><a class=\"smegps-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Nordeste+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Open route in Google Maps<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smegps-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/farol-arnel-nordeste-sao-miguel-azores.jpg\" alt=\"Farol do Arnel lighthouse in Nordeste S\u00e3o Miguel Azores\"><div class=\"smegps-card-body\"><strong class=\"smegps-card-title\">Farol do Arnel<\/strong><a class=\"smegps-card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&#038;destination=Farol+do+Arnel+Nordeste+S\u00e3o+Miguel+Azores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Open route in Google Maps<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Are you exploring S\u00e3o Miguel by car?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"azgps-affiliate-box\"><strong>Rent your car in S\u00e3o Miguel before travelling<\/strong><br>In high season, the cheapest cars sell out quickly. Comparing in advance helps you save money and many rates include free cancellation.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/portugal-azores-islands\/ponta-delgada\/pdl?a_aid=discoverdiscount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Compare rental cars in S\u00e3o Miguel<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>How to use this S\u00e3o Miguel GPS guide<\/h2><p>Start by choosing the area of the island you want to visit that day. If the weather is cloudy in Sete Cidades, switch to Furnas, the north coast or Nordeste. The guide is organised so you can quickly adapt your plan without losing the whole day.<\/p>\n<h2>Recommended activities in S\u00e3o Miguel<\/h2><p>Some experiences in S\u00e3o Miguel are easier with a guide, especially whale watching, canyoning, guided hikes and boat trips.<\/p><div class=\"va-cta-gyg\"><p><strong>Choose an activity in the area you plan to explore.<\/strong> Sete Cidades and pineapple fit the west; Furnas with cozido fits the valley; Janela do Inferno and Caldeira Velha make a hiking day. Check meeting points and inclusions before fixing your GPS route.<\/p><div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"IOXNEE2\" data-gyg-cmp=\"va_2219_en\" data-gyg-tour-ids=\"1013500,62420,911679\"><span>Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/sao-miguel-island-l1663\/?partner_id=IOXNEE2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener nofollow\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Where to stay in S\u00e3o Miguel<\/h2><p>Ponta Delgada is the most practical base for a first trip, but Furnas, Ribeira Grande and the north coast can also work well depending on your route.<\/p><div class=\"azgps-affiliate-box\"><strong>Find accommodation in S\u00e3o Miguel<\/strong><br>Booking early is especially useful in summer and around Ponta Delgada, Furnas and the most popular coastal areas.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-101768202-15734352?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fregion%2Fpt%2Fsao-miguel.en-gb.html%3Flang%3Den-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">See accommodation in S\u00e3o Miguel<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>FAQ about S\u00e3o Miguel GPS<\/h2>\n<details><summary>Can I open the S\u00e3o Miguel GPS locations directly in Google Maps?<\/summary><p>Yes. Each card includes a direct Google Maps route link that opens the destination from your current location.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Do I need a car for S\u00e3o Miguel?<\/summary><p>A car is the best option for most travellers because the main viewpoints, lakes, hot springs and coastal stops are spread across the island.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>How many days do I need for S\u00e3o Miguel?<\/summary><p>Four to five days is a good amount of time for a first trip, especially if you want to visit Sete Cidades, Furnas, Lagoa do Fogo, Nordeste and the coast without rushing.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Which area of S\u00e3o Miguel should I visit first?<\/summary><p>Sete Cidades is usually the classic first route, but the best choice depends on weather. If the west is cloudy, Furnas or the north coast may be better.<\/p><\/details>\n<h2>More guides to plan your S\u00e3o Miguel trip<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/azores-gps\/\">Azores GPS<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/where-to-stay-sao-miguel-azores\/\">Where to stay in S\u00e3o Miguel<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\"><\/script>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can I open the S\u00e3o Miguel GPS locations directly in Google Maps?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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