São Miguel, Portugal
São Miguel Island nicknamed "The Green Island", is the largest and most populous island in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. This paradise island is one of the best New Year's Eve destinations in Portugal and in Europe. If you want to celebrate the passing of the old year and the beginning of the new year in a natural and open space, this might be the perfect space for you!
São Miguel organizes a massive fireworks display in Ponta Delgada. This is the most famous NYE activity here. Alongside the fireworks display, there are many festivals and public concerts for you to enjoy. You can try out the island's traditional NYE cuisine, including "Bolo Rei" - a cake filled with almonds and ten colored candied fruits. Seafood is also a must-try dish here.
While in São Miguel, consider visiting Sete Cidades to see one of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe. This is truly a getaway heaven for you to recover from a drunken night after New Year's party. Going on local tours like the "Azores Whale Watching Boat Tour" would also be a great idea. Moreover, go to Flores and Corvo - the two least populated islands of the Azores if you want to have even more space for yourself to work on your new year's plan.
