Furnas Tour Highlights with Into The Wild Azores Tours

The Furnas region, located on São Miguel Island in the Azores archipelago of Portugal, offers a singular blend of volcanic wonder and authentic local culture. Into The Wild Azores Tours presents an engaging half-day experience here that’s equal parts geothermal spectacle and cultural immersion. Starting from Ponta Delgada, travelers head into the heart of this natural wonder where steam vents punctuate the landscape and mineral-rich hot springs invite relaxation. The centerpiece of the trip is the chance to unwind in geothermal pools whose warmth rises naturally from volcanic activity beneath the earth’s surface.

Beyond the soothing waters, this tour reveals one of the island’s culinary curiosities: Cozido das Furnas, a traditional stew cooked underground using volcanic steam vents. This slow-cooked meal imparts a unique earth-tinged flavor that you’ll find impossible to forget. The tour also visits Europe’s oldest tea plantation, where sprawling rows of Camellia sinensis reveal a subtropical connection rare in this part of the world, providing not only striking visuals but a peek into regional agriculture adapted to volcanic soils.

Vantage points scattered through the area frame breathtaking views of Lagoa das Furnas, a serene crater lake whose mirror surface occasionally ripples with bursts of steam and bubbles from below. These volcanic features emphasize the island’s geologic identity and underscore why São Miguel is one of the Azores’ standout outdoor destinations.

Into The Wild Azores Tours takes care to personalize the experience, ensuring you can wander at your own pace and tailor your time to favorite sights or moments of quiet reflection. Their guides blend practical insights on geology and ecology with practical tips on soaking safely and sampling local specialties. This hands-on approach to Furnas is an ideal introduction to the Azores’ dynamic volcanic landscape and rich cultural fabric, making it essential for travelers committed to authentic outdoor discovery.