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30/05/2026

Planning your trip to São Miguel in the Azores?

✅️ Get our map featuring the island’s most important spots, plus our favorite places and hidden gems.

📍 Over 170 pins across 10 categories: our favorite restaurants, viewpoints, hikes, waterfalls, natural and thermal pools, picnic spots, sunset locations, beaches, and more.

🗺 See photos, information, and links — and get GPS directions with just one click.

✍️ Made by locals and constantly updated.

Save time on research and plan smarter! 💙

https://azoresgps.com/maps

21/05/2026

📍São Miguel | South Coast Restaurant Recommendation: Black Whale Restaurant

Located near the Vila Franca do Campo marina, this restaurant serves traditional Portuguese cuisine. 🍷 They also have a great selection of mainland and Azorean wines.

The restaurant combines a warm and intimate atmosphere with soft background music, great service, and excellent food.

🐟 If you are looking for the best places to eat octopus or fish in São Miguel, this is definitely one of the spots we highly recommend in the Azores.

✍️ It was one of the best octopus dishes we’ve had in the islands! 🐙 And definitely the best version of the local specialty: blood sausage with pineapple. 🤤

https://azoresgps.com/black-whale-restaurant

18/05/2026

Last saturday 💙 May, 2026

15/05/2026

20 mistakes people make when traveling to the Azores 🥹 👇 (and what to do instead)

Plan smarter! 💾 Save this post and send it to your travel buddy.

❌ Hiking alone
✅ Trails are marked, but many areas have no protection or phone signal. Solo travelers should consider joining group hikes.

❌ Booking a rental car last minute
✅ The same car can cost €30… or €100/day depending on the company and booking date. Compare local deals at azoresgps.com/rent-a-car

❌ Trusting Google Maps opening hours
✅ Many restaurants don’t update their schedules. Most close at 3 PM and reopen at 6 PM. Many are also closed on Sundays.

❌ Relying only on Tripadvisor for restaurants
✅ Good marketing doesn’t always mean the best food. Don’t miss the island’s best local spots!

👉🏼 Get our map with our 30 favorite restaurants on São Miguel: https://azoresgps.com/maps

❌ Visiting Ferraria hot springs without checking the tides
✅ Low tide is the best time to visit. Water shoes are highly recommended!

❌ Ignoring signs on trails and tourist attractions
✅ Respect local rules and stay safe. Swimming in the lagoons is forbidden! Enjoy the beaches and pools!

👉🏼 Beaches in São Miguel: https://azoresgps.com/beaches

❌ Not knowing local driving rules
✅ Parking, roundabouts, and local rules may differ from your country.

👉🏼 Driving tips guide: https://azoresgps.com/driving-guide

❌ Not respecting local culture
✅ Walking around town in swimwear is not acceptable, and topless sunbathing is prohibited.

❌ Taking plants or rocks from protected areas
✅ Removing natural elements from protected areas is prohibited by law.

❌ Missing out on our discounts
✅ Enjoy 5% to 15% discounts on different tours and activities with local companies ✨ azoresgps.com/experiences

To see more 10 tips: https://azoresgps.com/azores-travel-mistakes

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