PONTA DELGADA SUP FIELD GUIDE
Paddle the Twin Lagoons: SUP the Caldera of Sete Cidades
A one-hour stand-up paddle rental across Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde in Sete Cidades — this guide lays out the route, logistics, and what to bring for a safe, scenic outing.
Paddle the Twin Lagoons: SUP the Caldera of Sete Cidades.
Sete Cidades, on the western flank of São Miguel, sits in a volcanic caldera edged by the twin lagoons Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde. The placid waters and surrounding ridgelines make the place an ideal arena for stand-up paddle: part calm exploration, part balance challenge, all set beneath Azorean skies.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Twin Lagoons — Blue and Green
The defining scene is the pair of crater lakes themselves: tranquil water framed by the caldera rim, offering wide, sheltered paddling and persistent visual contrast between the two lagoons.
Gentle to Challenging SUP on Calm Water
Stand Up Paddle here lets participants relax and explore at their own pace while also testing balance and paddling skill in a safe, sheltered setting.
Serenity and Scenic Reward
The stillness of the lagoons and the surrounding volcanic landscape create a restorative backdrop — an easy escape from routine that combines light exercise with uninterrupted scenery.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
Over the course of an hour you launch from the lagoon edge and paddle across glassy water, moving between open stretches of the Lagoa Azul and the greener, sheltered margins of the Lagoa Verde. The activity alternates quiet exploration with moments of focused balance and paddling technique, all against the caldera’s dramatic rim.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this SUP rental suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear your swimsuit under your clothes; bring a towel and dry change of clothes, an individual water bottle, sunscreen and a cap.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the SUP rental?
The activity duration is 1 hora.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet on the left side of the Sete Cidades football field.
Is this suitable for children and families?
Yes — the activity is described as suitable for the majority of ages, families and friends.
What should I bring to the session?
Bring a swimsuit already worn for comfort, a beach towel and dry clothes to change into, an individual water bottle, sunscreen and a cap.
What is the paddling environment like?
The SUP takes place on the calm waters of the Sete Cidades caldera along the margins of the Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde, offering sheltered, tranquil paddling.