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Go whale watching against the backdrop of Princess Ring Islet
'Welcome aboard your flight to Ponta Delgada!' As you hear the flight attendant make the announcement, it all sinks in at once: your Azores adventure is finally about to begin. Then you finally set foot on Azorean soil – more precisely, on São Miguel, the largest island in the Azores. You pick up your hire car straight away and speed off towards the lush green expanses.
You follow the winding roads between gently rolling hills and meadows, where cows curiously stretch their heads toward your passing car, until you reach the northern coast. There lies your accommodation for the next few nights, nestled in an interplay of fresh Atlantic breeze and restful tranquillity. Practically hypnotised, you gaze at the deep blue ocean and your plans for the rest of the day are already made: listening to the waves as you enjoy a well-earned drink!
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We'll offset
226 kg of CO₂ for your trip!
Road trip vibes
Cruise in a hire car through São Miguel, São Jorge and Terceira
Steaming hot springs
Relax in the Poça da Dona Beija thermal baths
Fruit plantation follows fruit plantation until you reach today's destination: Vila Franca do Campo. And of course, the Azores is known for its marine life! So once you arrive, you jump into a dingy and head out to sea to spot whales, dolphins and everything you can imagine. Your guide's a real wildlife expert and knows exactly where the cool creatures can be found, and before you know it, a misty fountain suddenly shoots into the air – a sperm whale! You snap pic after pic because this once-in-a-lifetime moment just has to be captured forever. Then on the way back to the mainland, you pass close by the Princess Ring volcanic island and simply marvel at what nature can do.
After an eventful adventure, your stomach's ready for some local specialities. So sit down in one of the many fish restaurants and order a portion of 'polvo guisado em vinho de cheiro', aka octopus in a red wine sauce. Tuck in and enjoy it while you watch the sunset over the Atlantic – the perfect end to your day!
Early in the morning you lace up your hiking boots, your destination? Sete Cidades. On your way, however, you make a stop at Lagoa do Canário. Here you can get a taste of the magic of the Azorean lakes: the scent of the mystical forest, frog concerts and idyllic tranquillity! Inspired, you continue to the twin lakes of Sete Cidades. Hike up the green slopes and walk high up along the edges of the crater, where you will be rewarded with a marvellous view. One of the lakes is a vivid blue colour, while the other is turquoise. You do everything you can to capture this view with your camera. Adventure is followed by pure relaxation in the evening! Together with other adventurers, you sit in the Poça da Dona Beija hot spring and really enjoy yourself. Did you know that the spring is located above an active volcano? On a guided hike, you will explore the volcanic complex and the best is yet to come: to top it all off, a traditional stew prepared underground with the heat from the surrounding springs awaits you. Enjoy the flavour!
From one green island paradise to the next – you drop your trusty ride off at the airport and step onto the plane. But you won't be travelling for long; your next destination's just a hop, skip and a jump away!
Welcome to São Jorge! This place is known as the island of cheese, which means it's also the isle of cows. And that soon becomes obvious once you pick up your new wheels and cruise to your accommodation, because these four-legged friends are everywhere! If you'd like to try some of this cheese yourself, just head to the Uniqueijo cheese factory, where you can even go on a guided tour of the dairy (optional, payable on site). But that's not the only thing São Jorge has going for it; it's also nicknamed the Island of Fajãs. Indeed, there are more than 40 recognised fajãs – small headlands formed by lava flows or rock slides – here. How crazy! And it gets even better. Another natural wonder are the natural pools formed by erosion, called poças. So, there's plenty to discover! You better start writing your to-do list for the next few days...
Hotel Casa Hintze Ribeiro
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Snorkelling on the Island of Terceira
