Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in São José February 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in São José](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Jose-Hotels.d863351380306456576.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[São José Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sao-Jose.d863351380306456576.Car-Hire-Guide)[São José Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Jose.d863351380306456576.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in São José ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit São José Types of activities [São José travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/So-Jos.dx863351380306456576) ![Thermal pool in the beautiful little town of Furnas in the Azores, Portugal. The iron in the water makes it this orange/brown colour so don't wear your best swimwear! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035398/5b1d8e0f-e9bc-411a-9576-eb23e3d3293c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Thermal pool in the beautiful little town of Furnas in the Azores, Portugal. The iron in the water makes it this orange/brown colour so don't wear your best swimwear! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035398/5b1d8e0f-e9bc-411a-9576-eb23e3d3293c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048267/4fce419e-81d7-459e-aba0-4d4a3b56dcb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048267/98dd08f1-2b4f-4410-8332-ccd31c4600b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048267/c02e5c1d-499e-4ac4-9d3b-9820b5790c45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## São José Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that São José has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to São José, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to São José with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in São José São José is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in São José, and make it a breeze to explore São José and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in São José to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to São José, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in São José. #### São José attractions São José has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in São José to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of São José. Looking for things to do in São José can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of São José or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to São José attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_863351380306456576) ## Recommended things to do in São José | Number of things to do | 203 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Ponta Delgada Airport: Bus to/from Vila Franca do Campo](/things-to-do/ponta-delgada-airport-bus-to-from-vila-franca-do-campo.a45953684.activity-details): £9 | | Top 5 things to do | [From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip](/things-to-do/from-ponta-delgada-whale-and-dolphin-watching-trip.a4848179.activity-details)[Full Day Sete Cidades + Lagoa do Fogo](/things-to-do/full-day-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo.a47802309.activity-details)[Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner](/things-to-do/hot-water-pool-bath-inside-pineapple-plantation-dinner.a5154485.activity-details)[Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations](/things-to-do/sao-miguel-island-get-to-know-furnas-like-the-locals-in-a-full-day-van-tour.a2686202.activity-details)[Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades](/things-to-do/half-day-4x4-tour-to-lagoa-das-sete-cidades.a1126330.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip](/things-to-do/from-ponta-delgada-whale-and-dolphin-watching-trip.a4848179.activity-details)[Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner](/things-to-do/hot-water-pool-bath-inside-pineapple-plantation-dinner.a5154485.activity-details)[Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades](/things-to-do/half-day-4x4-tour-to-lagoa-das-sete-cidades.a1126330.activity-details)[Private Pineapple Wine tasting and tour](/things-to-do/private-pineapple-wine-tasting-tour-in-ponta-delgada.a46436792.activity-details)[Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Guided Buggy, Quad, or Jeep Tour](/things-to-do/from-ponta-delgada-full-day-sete-cidades-quad-tour.a4768124.activity-details) | | With kids | [From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip](/things-to-do/from-ponta-delgada-whale-and-dolphin-watching-trip.a4848179.activity-details)[Full Day Sete Cidades + Lagoa do Fogo](/things-to-do/full-day-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo.a47802309.activity-details)[Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner](/things-to-do/hot-water-pool-bath-inside-pineapple-plantation-dinner.a5154485.activity-details)[São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch](/things-to-do/sao-miguel-east-full-day-van-tour-with-lunch.a4523274.activity-details)[Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Guided Buggy, Quad, or Jeep Tour](/things-to-do/from-ponta-delgada-full-day-sete-cidades-quad-tour.a4768124.activity-details) | ## What to do in São José --- ### Popular places to visit ![Aerial view Povoacao townscape, Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118672/0c2fd56e-19b8-4f8c-8a5a-8a145fc49548.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponta Delgada Harbour 4/5(53 reviews) Explore the waterfront in São Pedro with a trip to Ponta Delgada Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Delgada-Harbour-Ponta-Delgada.d6118672.Attraction) ![Day image of the arches of the city gates in Ponta Delgada-sao miguel-açores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6189652/bc9e59cb-018c-4d40-a017-353c5c7fcbe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponta Delgada City Gates 4/5(44 reviews) You can find out about the history of São Sebastião with a stop at Ponta Delgada City Gates. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Delgada-City-Gates-Ponta-Delgada.d6189652.Attraction) ![Aerial view to Azul and Verde lakes at Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532485216/8c53c4c4-fd93-43d6-9651-f5dd67fcdc93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lagoa Azul, Sao Miguel Acores 4.5/5(23 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoa Azul, Sao Miguel Acores during your travels in Sete Cidades. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lagoa-Azul-Ponta-Delgada.d553248621532485216.Attraction) ![Aerial view of Ponta da Ferraria hot springs and Atlantic ocean coast on Sao Miguel island, Azores, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976794401/67a644be-b754-4d68-89c0-0a4fb2191f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Termas da Ferraria You can take time to visit Termas da Ferraria during your travels to Ginetes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Termas-Da-Ferraria-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976794401.Attraction) ![View of the Sete Cidades lake and city from the boca do inferno mountain peak](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976794405/a4ca5492-7ac5-4d2c-a6c1-96831039fe4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Boca do Inferno Viewpoint Find out about the history of Sete Cidades when you spend time at Boca do Inferno Viewpoint. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Boca-Do-Inferno-Viewpoint-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976794405.Attraction) ![Green lake. Heaven on Earth.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000020953/d371b46e-5c64-40d7-9d51-27968de1f5df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lagoa das Sete Cidade 4.5/5(39 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoa das Sete Cidade during your travels in Sete Cidades. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lagoa-Das-Sete-Cidade-Ponta-Delgada.d6118674.Attraction) #### University of the Azores 3.5/5(5 reviews) Explore the campus of University of the Azores as part of your travels around São Pedro. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-The-Azores-Ponta-Delgada.d6118670.Attraction) #### Ponta Delgada Marina 4/5(27 reviews) Explore the waterfront in São Sebastião with a trip to Ponta Delgada Marina. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Delgada-Marina-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635975924121.Attraction) #### Portas da Cidade You can find out about the history of São José with a stop at Portas da Cidade. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portas-Da-Cidade-Ponta-Delgada.d553248621562514743.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from São José ![Miradouro da Boca do Inferno, Bekannter Aussichtspunkt, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel, Azoren](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2755/1f0a8db3-5b49-417f-8eda-b35123236e08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ponta Delgada ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app