PAID CONTENT FOR SETE CIDADES LAKE CABIN


PAID CONTENT FOR SETE CIDADES LAKE CABIN


Sete Cidades Lake Cabin SÃO MIGUEL, AZORES


This haven of nature and wellbeing lies in Sete Cidades, on São Miguel in the Azores, cradled within a dormant volcano and on the edge of its twin lagoons. The Azores are famed for their breathtaking natural beauty, and Sete Cidades is their greatest emblem. This volcanic complex, one of the ‘Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal’ and protected under the Natura 2000 Network, is more than a perfect landscape: it’s the islands’ most iconic treasure. The twin Sete Cidades lagoons — one blue,


the other green — are joined by a narrow bridge. Local legend says their colours reflect the tears of a princess and a shepherd, lovers forbidden to be together. The Sete Cidades Lake Cabin was designed to embrace this extraordinary setting, blending luxury with nature. Inside, wood panelling creates a warm, inviting atmosphere, with two en suite bedrooms opening onto panoramic views of the lagoons. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living space is fully equipped, complete with air conditioning, a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the changing


seasons. Outside, a wooden deck with comfortable seating looks across the lagoon and up to the crater rim, perfect for relaxing or sharing moments with family and friends. Minimalist decor in neutral tones enhances the natural palette beyond: the green of the mountains, the blue of the water and the shifting light of the Azorean sky. Days here are made for exploring. Paddle a kayak


across the lagoons, cycle or walk the crater rim or simply stand at the famous Vista do Rei viewpoint and take in the vast sweep of the caldera, with its shimmering waters ringed by lush vegetation. Beyond the crater, trails wind through forests of Japanese cedars and hydrangeas, rewarding walkers with a profound sense of solitude. As evening falls, the setting sun casts golden light across the lagoons, a view best savoured with a glass of wine on the deck. Sete Cidades is a sanctuary of silence and


serenity, a place where nature reigns and time seems to slow, and Sete Cidades Lake Cabin provides the perfect base from which to appreciate this unique destination.


DON’T MISS Don’t leave without visiting Gorreana tea plantation, one of the only tea plantations in Europe


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KEY FEATURES • 2 en suite bedrooms • Lake & mountain views • Fireplace • Air conditioning • Fully equipped kitchen • Private parking


KEY ACTIVITIES • Lagoon kayaking and standup paddleboarding


• Bike trails around the lagoon • Buggy ride around the volcano crater • Whale-watching • Canyoning • Scuba diving • Thermal baths • Private chef & yoga classes


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