The westernmost point of São Miguel is also one of the most beautiful spots, overlooking the stormy ocean and the wildly jagged rocky coastline of high cliffs.

In addition to the breathtaking views, at a place called Punta de Ferraria you'll also come across thermal springs with a small bathhouse called Termas da Ferraria.

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The spa is no longer functional.

However, the surrounding area is much more interesting. The distances along the coast are short (up to about 200 meters), beyond that there are high cliffs that are impossible to walk on. So set aside about an hour to an hour and a half to visit.

The biggest local attraction are the natural pools formed by hardened lava near the shores, which are filled with a mix of cold ocean water and warm thermal spring water. These pools are freely accessible via a short staircase and can be visited for free.

How to get to Punta de Ferraria?

The coastline is only accessible by car.

However, the furthest you can get by car is to the Roulote Pôr do Sol restaurant, from where you have to walk down the asphalt serpentines from the top of the cliff (about 1 km one way).