Viewpoint·Azores
Sete Cidades
The iconic twin crater lakes of São Miguel — one blue, one green, in a vast volcanic caldera under the Boca do Inferno viewpoint.
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Essential. The single most famous image of the Azores.
Source verified· Sep 1, 2026
Ideal time
A half-day
Best time to go
Early morning, June–September.
Best for
Everyone visiting São Miguel.
Car
Required
Transit
Car from Ponta Delgada (~25 min).
Why go
The Boca do Inferno viewpoint over the blue and green twin lakes, the caldera village, and the lakeside drive. Unforgettable in clear weather.
Why you might skip it
Weather closes in fast; on a cloudy day you see white. Go early.
What to do
The Boca do Inferno viewpoint, the lakeside drive, the village, a canoe on the lake.
Getting there & around
Where it sits
Sete Cidades
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