Welcome to the green island of São Miguel, Azores.
Because we know how it sucks to travel somewhere and waves decide to disappear, we made this little guide to give you some comfort on flat days on the island.
There are plenty of things to do, see and people to meet on this beautiful island we call home. Places, projects and people we love, that you should check while you are here.
Enjoy the island, Respect the locals (in and out of the water) and you’ll have a fantastic experience.
Obrigado
4. Next chill and have a coffee or meal at Louvre Micaelense
5. La Bamba Bazar always with some cool new stuff and nice vinyl finding
6. Check out Museu Carlos Machado taxidermy collection
7. Take a stroll in Botanical Garden António Borges
8. Walk in Rua de Pedro Homem and check all the cool projects and shops in there
9. Get a tattoo in MAGMA - Non Temporary art
10. Chill in Jardim Antero de Quental and grab a drink on the Wave Garden Antero Kiosk
11. In the south Check out Espaço Azul Surf shop and PÓPULO Surfshop
In the north go to North Surge
Support the locals
12. Go and skate on the Pumptrack by Velosolutions in Parque Urbano
13. Visit the Ananases Arruda Plantation and learn something about it
14. Drop by Espaço VAGA art and knowledge, to see what’s going on
15. Walk up to Miradouro da Ermida da Mãe de Deus and enjoy the view
16. If you haven't yet, rent a car and explore the island
17. Go and see tile factory Cerâmica Vieira
18. Drink some of the finest gin's in the world at our neighboor The Gin Library
19. Drive to Sete Cidades and visit the abandoned Hotel and View
20. Go down to the Lagoa Verde Sete Cidades and rent a kayak or canoe to legendary Garoupa family
21. Sunset in MOSTEIROS beach is mandatory
23. Lose yourself in Parque TERRA NOSTRA and go for a dip in the iron rich hot waters
24. Drive to Nordeste and stop in the beautiful MIRADOURO DA PONTA DO SOSSEGO
25. On the way to Nordeste or coming back, stop for an azorean buffet at POÇO AZUL
26. Make a stop for tea in FÁBRICA CHÁ PORTO FORMOSO
27. Viewpoint of Miradouro de Santa Iria
28. Spirits Factory Mulher do Capote in Ribeira Grande and have a drink
29. If in Ribeira Grande, stop by and say hello to the good people at North Surge Surf shop
30. Stop at the beach in Santa Barbara, and have a drink of some food at TUKÁ TULÁ
31. Visit ARQUIPÉLAGO Art Center
32. Hike LAGOA DO FOGO or other hiking trail
33. Eat a queijada in VILA FRANCA DO CAMPO
34. At night, stop for a drink at CANTINHO DOS ANJOS one of the most emblematic bars on the island
35. Our favourite hidden garden for a meal or drinks TABERNA BOAVISTA
And literally just get lost on the island and enjoy it.
Remember, you only can find yourself, if you are lost in first place.
Send us a message @azoresatlanticsurfers if you need some help, or if you have new suggestions about cool things and places on the island you think should be on the guide.
Respect