Sao Miguel Island, also known locally as the Green Island, is the largest and most populous island of the Azores archipelago. With its pristine landscapes and beautiful beaches, the island has become a popular tourist destination, and this gallery allows you to fully appreciate the wonderous sights Sao Michael has to offer.

Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel island.
© Sputnik / Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankThe coast of Sao Miguel Island, part of the Azores Islands archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean.

The coast of Sao Miguel Island, part of the Azores Islands archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean.

A city on Sao Miguel island.

A herd of cattle on Sao Miguel island.

A church in Furnas on Sao Miguel Island.
© Sputnik / Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankHoliday makers paddle off the coast of Sao Miguel Island.

Holiday makers paddle off the coast of Sao Miguel Island.

Ponta Delgada coast of San Miguel island.
© Sputnik / Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankA tree on Vila Franca do Campo Island near Sao Miguel Island.

A tree on Vila Franca do Campo Island near Sao Miguel Island.

Sao Miguel Island.

Ponta Delgada on San Miguel island.
© Sputnik / Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankA road near the blue and green Lakes Sete Cidades on Sao Miguel Island.

A road near the blue and green Lakes Sete Cidades on Sao Miguel Island.
© Sputnik / Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankBirds in a spring at the Terra Nostra botanical park on Sao Miguel Island.

Birds in a spring at the Terra Nostra botanical park on Sao Miguel Island.
© Sputnik / Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankA private residence in Ponta Delgada on San Miguel island.

A private residence in Ponta Delgada on San Miguel island.

A ship in Ponta Delgada port on San Miguel island.
© Sputnik / Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankTourists at the Vila Franca do Campo island near Sao Miguel Island.

Tourists at the Vila Franca do Campo island near Sao Miguel Island.
© Sputnik / Alexander Vilf / Go to the mediabankThe Terra Nostra botanical park on Sao Miguel Island.

The Terra Nostra botanical park on Sao Miguel Island.

Tourists on Sao Miguel Island.

A community at Sao Miguel Island.

Ponta Delgada on San Miguel island.