Santa Maria Fullday Excursion
Description
Who are we at SMATUR? First, we LOVE what we do, therefore, we have the best job in the world, and the smile is always present; WE LOVE OUR LAND, and we proudly show it off, because no matter how small it may be in size, it is giant in what it can give us; and finally, it is our MISSION to value what we have, to use the sustainability of these small islands as a brand, and together with the energy of the island, to surprise those who dare to visit us.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Fort from the beginning of the century. XVI, used to protect and fight Algerian corsairs and Philippine troops in the middle of the century. XVI and XVII. It offers us a view of part of the cinder cone of what is believed to have been the 2nd volcano that created the island of Santa Maria, approximately 8.7 M years ago
Here you can enjoy one of the most beautiful and paradisiacal views the island has to offer. One of the most beautiful bays in the world
Red Desert or Barreiro da Faneca, an extensive area with around 8 hectares of volcanic ash that went through an oxidation process around 3.5 million years ago. It feels like we're on Mars
Bakery/Pastry and crafts cooperative that continues to value, through the art of its employees, the centuries-old heritage of the island's people through its bread, its ear biscuits and its weavings. Mandatory stopping point
In memory of Cristovão Colombo's stop at Lugar dos Anjos in 1493 where he said mass in the Chapel of N. Sra de Sant'Ana.
Stop to admire the magnificent natural pools, as well as appreciate the surroundings.
An obligatory stop, where we will have access to the different living styles of our ancestors, getting to know the way of life and the ethnographic culture of our people.
Stop to admire the vineyard landscape, as well as one of the largest waterfalls in Portugal.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Sometimes the transfer time may vary if we have to travel to other hotels for the same activity.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(44)
We came for the day from Ponta Delgada. Early arrival at 7 a.m. for a 9 a.m. tour start. But thanks to Miguel, our guide, that was not a problem because he met us at the airport and dropped us off in the city center for breakfast and a visit before the start of the tour. Miguel is an exceptionally kind guide and helped us discover Santa Maria in an exceptional way. We visited all the sites and he shared his passion for his island with us. Same accompaniment at the end of the day for a return to the airport at 8 p.m., well after the end of the tour. We recommend Smatur and especially Miguel. 👍
ahhhhhhhh so proud reading this review. Merci beaucoup
Beautiful experience fantastic places, spectacular sandy beaches I recommend, especially thank the guide, Ricardo, for the sympathy and professionalism
Muito obrigado pelo review. é muito importante a vossa mais sincera opinião, e o orgulho que nos transmite ao ler estas mensagens
The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and we loved all the places we visited. It was a great tour, and we had a wonderful day. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much Mrs Lidia. It was a huge pleasure to be able to surprise you and transmit this good feeling. All the best
Our excursion on Santa Maria Island was amazing! It was so interesting and completely exceeded all of our expectations. We saw so many fascinating sights and hidden gems. Highly recommended to anyone visiting the Azores!
Hello Laura. So nice to read your review and be able to give you such a great experience. All the luck to you ladies.
The guide that was assigned to us, Mr. Ricardo was of a sympathy showed us beautiful places of this wonderful island, which without the knowledge and professionalism of Ricardo, sure that alone we would not be able to know in so little time. Therefore note maximum, me and my wife thank you for the accompaniment that Ricardo offered us, a very thank you, Gaspar and Célia Damas
Olá Sr. Gaspar e Sra. D. Célia. Muitíssimo obrigado pelo vosso contributo, pois ele é muito especial não só para nós administração, mas principalmente para o valor que o Ricardo tem! Bem hajam
A day our family will never forget, thanks to our guide, Ricardo. He shared his love and knowledge of this beautiful island. He was incredibly kind with my elderly parents, ensuring their safety. The tour took us to amazing places we would have never found on our own. I would do it all ovtt we again in a second!!
Thank you so much for your review. it is a pleasure and make us with the feeling that we are in the correct path. thank you once again
My husband and I want to take a moment to acknowledge Miguel and our tour guide, Ricardo, who hosted us during our visit to Santa Maria, Azores. This trip was very personal for us! Our heritage and roots run deep on this beautiful island and Ricardo not only showed us all of the highlights on the island, he went above and beyond to also extend his time to make sure we saw all of the personal highlights such as family birth places and the resting places of our ancestors which allowed us to share it with our children and grandchildren. It is an experience we will never forget! Ricardo…Thank you so much for making our time in Santa Maria so special! We will never forget you! Also, thank you to our driver, Eduardo…It was a pleasure meeting you! Sincerely, Marianne Freitas & Family
Hello Freitas family! so nice to ear from you, and i hope that all are ok! It will be always a pleasure to welcome you guys in your island. You are all amazing
We had a full day tour with Miguel. He was excellent, making sure we saw absolutely everything there was to see and experiencing some of the wonders of tge island including walking barefoot on deep moss and swimming in the sea. Nothing was too much trouble. The day was full of humour and information. Very memorable.
Hello guys. So nice to read your review. It was in fact a memorable day. Thank you once again for all your kindness and friendship
Ricardo was amazing! He adapted the entire tour to our interests and truly went the extra mile to make sure we had the best possible experience. His local knowledge, flexibility, and kindness made our day in Santa Maria absolutely perfect. Highly recommend!
Hello Vicente. Thank you so much for this amazing review. All the best
Excellent experience and enormous professionalism.
Bom dia Fernando. Muito obrigado pelo seu feedback. Foi um gosto enorme.
