Miradouro do Cerrado das Freiras — Attraction in Ponta Delgada

You must visit as many Miradouro's as possible while in Sao Miguel, including this one. The lakes are stunning to look at as you are literally in the mouth of a dormant volcano. What's not to like or be excited about? The area, farms, and "countryside" are breathtaking! You will be amazed at the quantity, size, and colors of the Hydrangea that line both sides of the roads. They...

Beautiful spot to see both lakes. You are high up and nearly in the middle of both. If there is fog it is not great however it is much better than the higher up viewpoints as the higher up you go, the more fog you have. Therefore if it it foggy up high you may be able to see better here. No hike to get here. Just park and you are there. Not very crowded on a...

This was our first lookout and it truly set the stage for the rest of our travels. The sky was overcast but with just enough light shining through to emphasize the colours of the lake and brighten the city buildings. We arrived early - before 10:00 AM - so it was not crowded. The drive down is a bit harrowing and this lookout pops up right around a corner...