Picos de Aventura São Miguel

The vastness of the Atlantic hides hundreds of mysteries and secrets along its length. Among them, the Azores , an archipelago lost in the middle of the ocean where you can enjoy a large number of sports, adventures and activities in the middle of nature. You can turn the island of São Miguel into your private playground.

Some of the options you will have to choose from are dolphin watching , canyoning , rent bikes , practice canoeing , or excursions in a 4x4 jeep .

At Picos de Aventura we have been making available to everyone different activities related to active tourism , with which you will fully integrate into nature at the same time as you get to know the local culture and discover magical places on the islands. To provide a personalized and quality experience to our clients, we prefer to work with small groups.

São Miguel is the largest island of the Azores and a natural paradise. There you can find beautiful lagoons, lush green forests bathed by waterfalls, perfect for canyoning , and Ponta Delgada , where architecture, gastronomy and cosmopolitanism coexist creating a spectacular city . Surely the best and most important on the island.

You already know, if you want to take advantage of your vacation in the Azores to break with traditional tourism, in São Miguel incredible experiences are waiting for you, tailor-made for you.

Are you looking for a fast-paced adventure in the Azores ? If you are planning your vacation days in São Miguel and you want to disconnect by practicing an activity as intense as it is exciting, we have something made for you. We are talking about canyoning .

With Picos de Aventura you will be able to practice this sport in an idyllic setting, formed by green forests and large waterfalls that will give you an absolutely incredible and adrenaline-charged experience. We have been organizing canyoning outings on the island since 2002 and providing unforgettable moments to our clients.

Among other things, the Azores archipelago is perfect for this practice due to the volcanic formations found there. You will be able to make descents through water ravines and jump into lagoons while you get in full contact with nature.

We are in Ponta Delgada , on the island of São Miguel . A beautiful place in the Azores that many are unaware of. Known for starting out as a fishing village, it has a lot of history behind it. It can be said that the city was reborn in the 17th century, when hundreds of stately homes and churches began to rise there. Today it is a cosmopolitan city where modernity and the traditional charm of its historic center coexist.

Come and discover this authentic natural paradise that is São Miguel and enjoy not only canyoning , but also its green landscapes, its people and its fantastic gastronomic offer.

Dolphins are majestic animals, close to the human being, playful and enormously intelligent. Surely you already knew that, but if you want to experience it in the first person and are going to spend a few days on vacation in São Miguel , we propose an original activity that is perfect to do on this island bathed by Atlantic . We organize boat trips to carry out whale watching .

Picos de Aventura is a company based in the Azores , where we have been providing our clients with memorable experiences related to active tourism for 20 years. In this case, we are talking about routes through the ocean so that you can enjoy these fascinating marine animals up close.

Among the cetaceans that we find during the sightings are up to 27 different species . We respect the habitat of these cetaceans very much, so we will carry out the approach maneuvers taking extreme precautions so as not to alter their well-being.

Before each departure, we do a brief briefing on the activity, in which we explain the different ways of sighting, we will introduce you to these animals better and a series of guidelines to guarantee your safety along the route.

In addition to whale watching , if you wish, you can even make a reservation to swim with dolphins ; a magical experience in São Miguel that will have united you with these beautiful beings for a lifetime.

In the middle of the Atlantic is a spectacular archipelago perfect for adventure and outdoor sports. Taking a bicycle route in São Miguel , the largest island and one of the most popular of the Azores , is the perfect plan to discover all the charms of this little paradise that nature has given us.

Picos de Aventura is a company that was founded in 2002 with the purpose of promoting risk and adventure sports in the Azores. With extensive experience in the sector, one of our guides will accompany you during the route to teach you all the secrets of the island.

We have different routes available, both by Furnas and by Ponta Delgada , with which you can discover different areas of São Miguel according to your needs. In the Furnas you will have the privilege of knowing the youngest volcanic area of the island and some of the most spectacular phenomena generated by lava and the high temperatures that are there underground. Geysers and fumaroles are just a few examples.

In addition to the bicycle, we will lend you a helmet to guarantee your safety against a possible fall. For your part, do not forget to bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a bottle of water to stay hydrated.

Forget about the long walks to discover the city and enjoy the spectacular landscapes of São Miguel with our bicycle routes .

If you are reading this, you have probably ridden canoe before. What is unlikely is that you did it in a volcano, right? At Lagoa das Furnas in São Miguel, this entertaining activity is waiting for you in a truly spectacular setting, not only for its formations and volcanological characteristics, but also for its striking green-tinged landscapes.

At Picos de Aventura we want to offer you magical experiences closely linked to nature. We have been organizing different activities for two decades both in the aquatic and terrestrial environment and we have experienced guides who will make you get the most out of your visit to the island practicing canoeing in São Miguel .

We offer you the possibility of contracting or not hiring transportation along with the canoe route, so that if you wish, you only have to worry about enjoying the activity. We will give you a briefing and we will leave you all the necessary materials for the practice of canoeing before starting.

Once we are ready, we will go to the center of the Furnas Lagoon to enjoy in situ one of the most important craters on the island and later we will visit a hermitage that is more than 200 years old.

Don't think twice and come and enjoy canoeing in the Azores . You will enjoy an experience as exclusive as rowing through a lagoon that covers the ancient crater of the volcano.

The Azores are much more than an archipelago bathed in beautiful beaches. São Miguel , which may be the most important of its islands, is a spectacle of nature in itself. An idyllic place perfect to discover it on a Jeep 4x4 . We offer you excursions to different areas of the island that will make you fall completely in love with the place.

At the meeting point in Ponta Delgada we will meet to begin the ATV excursion. In Picos de Aventura we have available for you routes of 3 and 6 hours to adapt to your needs, both in terms of time and regarding the places that you are most interested in knowing.

During the 4x4 tour we will take photos to immortalize the experience and if you choose the full day option, the excursion will come with lunch included.

Among the different Jeep routes that we have available, you will be able to visit Furnas , where one of the island's ancient volcanoes is located, the northeast area, or Sete Cidades , a typical council of São Miguel where you can enjoy the immense variety of the island's flora, its mountains and lagoons.

If you want to live an authentic adventure in São Miguel crossing mountains, roads and streams, reserve your place and discover the island aboard an exclusive amphibious vehicle.

If you are going to visit São Miguel soon, horseback riding is the perfect alternative to long walks through the mountains that drain your energy. It is an adventure in full harmony with animals and nature that will result in a truly unforgettable experience.

Picos de aventura is a company with nearly two decades organizing outdoor activities in the Azores . Among many others, horseback riding is one of our favorite options. We pamper and take great care of our horses so that they can be one hundred percent during the activities with our clients.

These horseback rides will always start at Quinta da Terça and will last for 2 hours . Along the way you can discover spectacular environments, lush acacia and eucalyptus forests, even a beautiful typical parish of São Miguel .

We have different types of horse to adapt to the characteristics and needs of each rider. In addition, an expert guide will accompany you during the activity, will help you master the technique, will teach you all the secrets that the island keeps and of course will be there for anything you may need.

The perfect adventure to enjoy with your family is waiting for you in Ponta Delgada . Get ready to enjoy a horse ride through some of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the Azores .