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Stayed in Furnas four times as it’s the most beautiful and rejuvenating place. Each time, we discover something new. Top tips: Stay in the Terra Nostra Gareden Hotel as you have 24 hour access to the garden and thermal pools. Bathing there at night is a magical and unforgettable experience. Vist Parque Grena - entrance is located by the fumaroles by Lake Furnas. It’s the most magical place! I only discovered this place on my fourth trip. It isn’t well-known. A visit to Pico do Ferro is a must for a breathtaking view over Furnas village and the lake. Drive to Salga from Pico do Ferro and stop at Salto do Carvao. The drive and stop at S do C is utterly spectacular. This is one of the most beautiful and enjoyable drives. From Salga, you can easily visit Parque Ribereiros dos Caldeiros. There a lovely trail that goes deep into a forest beside the stream of you fancy a hike. Visit Lago do Congro - a very peaceful spot. The walk through the forest to get there was lovely. If you have children, a visit to the little science museum by the caldeiras is a must to learn about micro-organisms in the thermal waters. Also, visit all the different thermal water taps by the caldeiras. Happy to answer any questions as I know Furnas very well!

Beautiful nature, hiking/ walking options, easy to walk around the town, gorgeous lake nearby, volcanic activity can be seen at multiple cool sites, amazing thermal pools (paid), good restaurants (the local dish cozido is worth trying). Get bolo levedo for breakfast, or malassadas as a snack. Take waterproof clothing since weather is unpredictable (hills all around).

Beautiful city, in a great volcanic area. Two locations of hotsprings, one in Furnas city, one near furnas lake. We enjoyed the trail that goes all around the lake, but it is better to start from the car park near the hotsprings. In Furnas there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, minimarkets, and you can discover the small streets of the city walking around. We enjoyed the kindness of Miroma restaurant! And pico do ferro viewpoint!

Furnas is located in a valley like most of the towns on Sao Miguel, with unbelievable views everywhere you look. The island is small enough you can get anywhere within about an hour. Hot springs, hiking, waterfalls, mountains, nature everywhere you look. Dont forget cozido, local beef and yams.

An amazing location and fantastic facilities. The hotel itself presents Art Deco style. The Botanical Garden was just beautiful. The Spa was great with variety of services. We already stayed twice at this hotel and truly believe it was the best choice.

In winter (dec-jan) there is a lot of mist in the surrounding mountains, which makes having a view impossible. Walking around in Terra Nostra, around the lake are better bets. A day hanging out in the natural pools (opposite of Restaurant Ru Yi) is recommended as well; I suggest going in the morning.... the evenings are crazy busy. There were no good restaurants open at the time we were there. All there was were burgers, pizza, etc. The only place with good food was Ru Yi (Chiinese); they have private parking and serve a home made, traditional Chinese food (source: my wife is chinese and I have lived there as well). Great value for money (13-14 euro p.p.). The local stew served in some other places is not my thing; my wife enjoyed it: 'boring, but wholesome, taste like home'. Getting around in Furnas is hard, due to one-way streets etc. I recommend a good map (the ones on your phone are pretty much useless). There were no good places to have a drink at night; however this might be due to the time of my visit.