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Talia Mazepa
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Known as the "Green Island", Sao Miguel is the largest and most populated island in the Azores. Filled with beautiful lakes, waterfalls, volcano craters and endless fields of hydrangeas, it's absolutely a stunning destination.
By putting this guide together, I wanted to help you make the most out of your time in Sao Miguel.
This guide includes
š Advice on getting to Sao Miguel
š Guidelines on renting a car
š 12 Hotel recommendations (at least half of which I've personally visited)
š 23 Places to explore
š 9 Suggested excursions
š 21 Restaurant and bar recommendations
and so much more!
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Sao Miguel is the largest and most populated of the nine islands that make up the Azores archipelago, located in the North Atlantic Ocean.
It's been inhabited since 1427 when the first Portuguese explorers landed on the island.Ā
The first time I visited Sao Miguel in 2019, I fell in love. I'm not a hiker, but the breathtaking beauty of the nature and the kindness of the people I met blew me away.
I felt completely at home at a place very foreign to me, and I would love for others to experience this as well.Ā
May to September are generally the best times to visit because the hydrangeas are in full bloom and there is a higher chance of sunny weather. BUT plan in advance as the island has limited amount of hotel rooms, rental cars and guides.Ā
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Talia Mazepa
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Hi, Iām Talia! Iām the owner of Mazepa Travel and currently based in Lisbon, Portugal.
I was born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine. Throughout the course of my life, I ended up moving 18 different times and living in 8 different countries including Saudi Arabia, China and Spain. This ignited my passion for travel. I love the feeling of discovering a new culture, a new phrase, a different time to eat dinner or a different way to express gratitude.
Iāve pursued this passion by spending the last 12 years studying and working in the luxury travel and hospitality industry. I love helping travelers discover hidden gems and build connections through authentic experiences.
Let me help you discover your adventure.
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Digital Map
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57 places
57 hand-picked places with notes from the creator
3 extra guides
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DESTINATION(S) COVERED
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
SĆ£o Miguel, Portugal
Portugal
Azores, Portugal
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