The Azores-be at one with nature
Are you seeking a remote, tranquil destination with the ultimate wild landscape surrounded by open seas, where you can relax, swim in thermal pools and explore nature at its best? Or take part in a wide range of adventure activities? The Azores is the place for you.
Situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, 930 miles from Lisbon, this chain of 9 volcanic islands offer a chance to escape, unwind and connect with nature.
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WHY VISIT THE AZORES?
This area is famed as one of the best whale watching places in the world and for dolphins too! The islands offer over 60 hiking trails, with cycling also popular and suitable from beginners to the most advanced levels. Other activities include big game fishing, bird watching, canoeing, golf, horse riding, surfing, yachting, scuba diving and paragliding!
The Azores are one of the top sustainable destinations in the world and ECO friendly. Visit May and June when the weather is warm and calm and spring flowers are blooming, and July and August when it’s warmer and busier.
Start your holiday to The Azores for you. From a walking holiday to a multi island hopping break!
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WHICH AZORES ISLAND SHOULD I VISIT?
SAO MIGUEL
The largest island with the main tourist airport. There are many hiking trails...Salto do Prego is an easy hike through jungle, with a waterfall and swimming area below. Head to the lagoons of Sete Citades and Fogo and seek out geysers and volcanic lakes.
Terra Nostra Park is a fascinating botanical garden with thermal baths and beautiful views. This green island also boasts 2 golf courses. Sample ‘Cozido das Furnas,’ a meat and vegetable stew slowly cooked underground for 7 hours and sample tea from Europe’s oldest tea plantation.
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SANTA MARIA
Third smallest and sunniest with various beaches and tidal pools to swim in. Beach fishing, spear fishing, big game fishing, diving and paragliding are all available.
TERCEIRA
Third biggest island and location of the Azore’s oldest city, Angra do Heroismo, a UNESCO world heritage site. Climb Mount Brasil with its amazing views and descend into the extinct lava tube, Algar do Carvao.
MAP OF THE AZORES:
SAO JORGE
One of the greenest islands, with cliffs, crags, natural pools and lagoons. Surf and sample its cheese, clams and crab.
PICO
The 2nd largest island with forests and lagoons. Hike up the volcano, Mount Pico, at 2351m above sea level, the highest in Portugal. World famous wines and brandy originate from Pico. Also visit the largest lava tubes in the world, ‘Gruta Das Torres.’
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FAIAL
For nautical sports: yachting, windsurfing and rowing. Famous stopover for serious yachtsmen. See masses of hydrangeas on your walks and rare endemic floral species in Caldeiro.
GRACIOSA
UNESCO World biosphere reserve. Volcanic sulphurous lake ‘Caldeira do Enoxfre.’ Famous white wine and brandy. Colonies of sea birds. Natural pools.
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FLORES
UNESCO biosphere reserve possibly the prettiest island. Natural swimming pools, laurisilva forests, waterfalls, sea cliffs. Hiking popular.
CORVO
Smallest island with approx. 500 residents. A UNESCO World biosphere reserve internationally renowned for bird watching. Diving, hiking, cycling and boat trips around the island are popular.
Start your Azores holiday today.
When To Go
Access to the Azores is more difficult outside of the spring and summer.
Flight Time
Around 4 hours from the UK.
Fly direct from Stansted or Manchester to Sao Miguel (PDL)
or indirect via Lisbon.
