Miradouro da Tromba de Elefante

Perched high above the rugged northern coastline of São Miguel, the Miradouro da Tromba de Elefante is one of the island’s most dramatic and lesser-known viewpoints.

Its name “Elephant’s Trunk Viewpoint” comes from the striking rock formation below, where a long, curved ridge of dark volcanic stone stretches toward the Atlantic Ocean, resembling the trunk of an elephant dipping into the sea.

Unlike some of São Miguel’s more frequented scenic spots, Miradouro da Tromba de Elefante feels peaceful and untouched. The surrounding area is characterized by endemic vegetation and a coastal contours shaped by centuries of volcanic activity and erosion.Read more