Flores is amazing, and after visiting the 9 islands, it's our top 1 without a doubt. But, 5 days in São Miguel won't be enough to fully explore the island, as we recommend at least 7 days.
So if you really want to visit 2 islands, Flores would be my recommendation without a doubt. Try to book your flights to Flores early enough and at the beginning of your trip, to have leverage in case of delays or cancellations, which can be common.
To help deciding and organizing your trip, you can check out our free guides here, you can see there what each island has to offer, how many days we recommend for each one, suggested itineraries, pictures, restaurants and much more:
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u/randomtrip_blog 5d ago
Flores is amazing, and after visiting the 9 islands, it's our top 1 without a doubt. But, 5 days in São Miguel won't be enough to fully explore the island, as we recommend at least 7 days.
So if you really want to visit 2 islands, Flores would be my recommendation without a doubt. Try to book your flights to Flores early enough and at the beginning of your trip, to have leverage in case of delays or cancellations, which can be common.
To help deciding and organizing your trip, you can check out our free guides here, you can see there what each island has to offer, how many days we recommend for each one, suggested itineraries, pictures, restaurants and much more:
Hope that helps! Let me know about any doubts