Guided e-bike tours on São Miguel
Guided e-bike tours on São Miguel
Fun Activities offers a range of sporty and adventurous e-bike tours on São Miguel. With a guide, you can either ride through the beautiful capital Ponta Delgada, the north of the island around the town of Ribeira Grande or through the fascinating landscape around the Sete Cidades in the west.
The individual tours at a glance:
Ponta Delgada City Tour
Discover Ponta Delgada in an active way and learn more about the history of the capital as you drive through its streets. Explore the black sand beaches, viewpoints, gardens and taste local products. This experience offers an interesting and captivating way to get to know Ponta Delgada and its surroundings.
Highlights of the tour include the city gates (Portas da Cidades), the town hall of Ponta Delgada, the Mercado da Graça - market, where you can get to know various local and regional products. Enjoy the black volcanic sand at Milícias Beach and Pópulo Beach and dare to dip your feet in and feel the sea breeze. Near the beach, you can enjoy a gastronomic tasting of local cheeses, jams and a drink. A visit to a pineapple plantation is also on the program.
Number of participants: 2-12 people
Duration: approx. 4 hours
Length: approx. 21 km
Difficulty: easy
Start and end point: Fort São Brás, Ponta Delgada; meet at 9:00 a.m.
Further information: public tours only take place between October and April, but private tours are available on request outside this period
Ribeira Grande
A unique and fun way to explore the northern part of the island of São Miguel. Discover the town of Ribeira Grande, known as the surf capital, and drive through its historic center with its well-preserved architecture. Learn more about the origin of the name of this typical and cultural town, as well as other interesting information, accompanied by the sound of running water from various springs. The lush nature, natural landscapes and geological events make this tour unforgettable.
Get to know the history, culture and traditions of this enchanting region with your guide. The tour takes you past geological sites such as the “Fontanário da Ribeira Seca” and beautiful old architecture such as the Espírito Santo church or the Oito Arcos bridge. Accompanied by the sound of rushing water from various springs, you will pass the Fajã do Redondo dam and the Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande. Enjoy the unique landscape from the comfort of your e-bike.
Number of participants: 2-6 people
Duration: approx. 4 hours
Length: approx. 30 km
Difficulty: easy/medium
Start and end point: parking lot at Santa Bárbara beach, Ribeira Grande; starts at 9:30 a.m.
Further information: Transfer to and from Ponta Delgada can be booked for a fee on request. Other pick-up points can be requested.
Sete Cidades
Explore the western part of the island of São Miguel on your e-bike on this tour and enjoy the area around the Sete Cidades volcano, one of Portugal's 7 natural wonders. Discover the charm of nature and the diversity of the landscape while your guide provides you with exciting and interesting information. Cycle along the majestic lakes, visit various viewpoints and enjoy an exciting ride. Breathe in the fresh air of this wonderful place as you ride along dirt roads, paths and parks lined with different flora and fauna and learn about the typical geology of this region. Highlights of this tour are the two lakes, which glisten in green and blue and make a perfect photo motif, as well as the beautiful Matriz de São Nicolau church.
Number of participants: 2-12 people
Duration: approx. 3 hours
Length: approx. 23 km
Difficulty: medium
Start and end point: next to the soccer pitch in Sete Cidades; starts at 9:30 a.m.
Further information: Transfer from and to Ponta Delgada can be booked for a fee on request. Other pick-up points can be requested.
Sete Cidades can also be explored on your own without a guide. Fun Activities offers e-bike rentals of various lengths (between 2-6 hours) depending on how long the bike tour should be. Please contact us if you are interested.
The following applies to all tours:
Included services: qualified English-speaking guide, helmet and gloves, insurance
Physical requirements: the activity is suitable for everyone with an average physical condition, minimum height of 1.50 m required to ride the e-bikes
Please remember the following: appropriate clothing and shoes to protect yourself from the sun and wind, rucksack for personal items, medication (if required), drinking water
Other information: The exact length and route of the tour and whether the tour can take place at all depends on the current weather conditions.
The prices shown here refer to public tours. Prices and availability of private tours are available on request.
Fun Activities offers a range of sporty and adventurous e-bike tours on São Miguel. With a guide, you can either ride through the beautiful capital Ponta Delgada, the north of the island around the town of Ribeira Grande or through the fascinating landscape around the Sete Cidades in the west.
The individual tours at a glance:
Ponta Delgada City Tour
Discover Ponta Delgada in an active way and learn more about the history of the capital as you drive through its streets. Explore the black sand beaches, viewpoints, gardens and taste local products. This experience offers an interesting and captivating way to get to know Ponta Delgada and its surroundings.
Highlights of the tour include the city gates (Portas da Cidades), the town hall of Ponta Delgada, the Mercado da Graça - market, where you can get to know various local and regional products. Enjoy the black volcanic sand at Milícias Beach and Pópulo Beach and dare to dip your feet in and feel the sea breeze. Near the beach, you can enjoy a gastronomic tasting of local cheeses, jams and a drink. A visit to a pineapple plantation is also on the program.
Number of participants: 2-12 people
Duration: approx. 4 hours
Length: approx. 21 km
Difficulty: easy
Start and end point: Fort São Brás, Ponta Delgada; meet at 9:00 a.m.
Further information: public tours only take place between October and April, but private tours are available on request outside this period
Ribeira Grande
A unique and fun way to explore the northern part of the island of São Miguel. Discover the town of Ribeira Grande, known as the surf capital, and drive through its historic center with its well-preserved architecture. Learn more about the origin of the name of this typical and cultural town, as well as other interesting information, accompanied by the sound of running water from various springs. The lush nature, natural landscapes and geological events make this tour unforgettable.
Get to know the history, culture and traditions of this enchanting region with your guide. The tour takes you past geological sites such as the “Fontanário da Ribeira Seca” and beautiful old architecture such as the Espírito Santo church or the Oito Arcos bridge. Accompanied by the sound of rushing water from various springs, you will pass the Fajã do Redondo dam and the Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande. Enjoy the unique landscape from the comfort of your e-bike.
Number of participants: 2-6 people
Duration: approx. 4 hours
Length: approx. 30 km
Difficulty: easy/medium
Start and end point: parking lot at Santa Bárbara beach, Ribeira Grande; starts at 9:30 a.m.
Further information: Transfer to and from Ponta Delgada can be booked for a fee on request. Other pick-up points can be requested.
Sete Cidades
Explore the western part of the island of São Miguel on your e-bike on this tour and enjoy the area around the Sete Cidades volcano, one of Portugal's 7 natural wonders. Discover the charm of nature and the diversity of the landscape while your guide provides you with exciting and interesting information. Cycle along the majestic lakes, visit various viewpoints and enjoy an exciting ride. Breathe in the fresh air of this wonderful place as you ride along dirt roads, paths and parks lined with different flora and fauna and learn about the typical geology of this region. Highlights of this tour are the two lakes, which glisten in green and blue and make a perfect photo motif, as well as the beautiful Matriz de São Nicolau church.
Number of participants: 2-12 people
Duration: approx. 3 hours
Length: approx. 23 km
Difficulty: medium
Start and end point: next to the soccer pitch in Sete Cidades; starts at 9:30 a.m.
Further information: Transfer from and to Ponta Delgada can be booked for a fee on request. Other pick-up points can be requested.
Sete Cidades can also be explored on your own without a guide. Fun Activities offers e-bike rentals of various lengths (between 2-6 hours) depending on how long the bike tour should be. Please contact us if you are interested.
The following applies to all tours:
Included services: qualified English-speaking guide, helmet and gloves, insurance
Physical requirements: the activity is suitable for everyone with an average physical condition, minimum height of 1.50 m required to ride the e-bikes
Please remember the following: appropriate clothing and shoes to protect yourself from the sun and wind, rucksack for personal items, medication (if required), drinking water
Other information: The exact length and route of the tour and whether the tour can take place at all depends on the current weather conditions.
The prices shown here refer to public tours. Prices and availability of private tours are available on request.
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