Azores bite-sized trips
Create your own ideal holiday
Discover the dramatic volcanic islands of the Azores. Trek over lunar landscapes, kayak across crater lakes, bathe in hot springs and spot whales and dolphins off the coast. Simply pick the bite-sized trips you like the sound of and we’ll do the rest. You can also combine the Azores with a selection of our trips in mainland Portugal.
Not sure where to start? No problem, take a look at our full itineraries or just get in touch and we’ll talk you through the options.
Ponta Delgada is the perfect place to start (or finish) your exploration of the Azores. It’s a great base from which to explore São Miguel – the largest island in the archipelago. You’ll stay in a hotel in the old town and head out on the ocean spotting for whales and dolphins. We guarantee you’ll want to stay longer!
Ponta Delgada is the perfect place to start (or finish) your exploration of the Azores. It’s a great base from which to explore São Miguel – the largest island in the archipelago. You’ll stay in a hotel in the old town and head out on the ocean spotting for whales and dolphins. We guarantee you’ll want to stay longer!
The island of Pico is completely different from the rest of the Azores. Its dramatic volcanic landscape is dominated by Mount Pico – the highest mountain in Portugal – and (surprisingly) produces unique tasting wine, which you will have the chance to sample on a guided walk.
The island of Pico is completely different from the rest of the Azores. Its dramatic volcanic landscape is dominated by Mount Pico – the highest mountain in Portugal – and (surprisingly) produces unique tasting wine, which you will have the chance to sample on a guided walk.
What makes Furnas special? It’s located on top of an active volcano! Bathe here in healing hot springs surrounded by bubbling mud pools and steaming sulphur springs, and sample traditional stew, cooked in the volcanic soil.
What makes Furnas special? It’s located on top of an active volcano! Bathe here in healing hot springs surrounded by bubbling mud pools and steaming sulphur springs, and sample traditional stew, cooked in the volcanic soil.
On Flores you will find impressive crater lakes, rugged cliffs and whitewashed villages on headlands. This isolated island also boasts some of the most beautiful waterfalls. A highlight of your trip will be a visit to Corvo Island – a huge volcanic crater, rich in birds and lagoons. This is the hidden pearl of the Azores.
On Flores you will find impressive crater lakes, rugged cliffs and whitewashed villages on headlands. This isolated island also boasts some of the most beautiful waterfalls. A highlight of your trip will be a visit to Corvo Island – a huge volcanic crater, rich in birds and lagoons. This is the hidden pearl of the Azores.
Terceira is another diverse and surprising Azorean island with a rich history and beautiful landscape. With a local guide, stroll through the historic UNESCO centre of Angra do Heroismo and taste local delicacies during a food tour.
Terceira is another diverse and surprising Azorean island with a rich history and beautiful landscape. With a local guide, stroll through the historic UNESCO centre of Angra do Heroismo and taste local delicacies during a food tour.
Discover the island of Faial on this bite-sized trip. Faial is well-known for the blue hydrangeas that grow across the island – giving it the nickname of the ‘blue island’. It also boasts a rich maritime history and is a welcoming stopover for sailors before they make the crossing to America.
Discover the island of Faial on this bite-sized trip. Faial is well-known for the blue hydrangeas that grow across the island – giving it the nickname of the ‘blue island’. It also boasts a rich maritime history and is a welcoming stopover for sailors before they make the crossing to America.
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“I loved the welcoming hospitality that you get everywhere in Portugal. Everyone is just so friendly, the food is absolutely delicious and the beaches are some of the best I’ve ever seen!”
