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What to see on your walking holiday in the Azores

The Azores is an archipelago made up of 9 Portuguese islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Discovered in the early 14th century, the islands were not inhabited until the 15th century. The first settlers were the Portuguese from the region of Alentejo and also the Flemish from Belgium. Spread across several hundreds of kilometres, these islands are a hidden gem in the middle of the ocean and have only recently opened up to tourism. They developed mainly due to farming, cattle, fishing and whaling. A walking holiday in the Azores is certainly a unique experience, a chance to get up close and personal with volcanos, crater lakes and white sandy beaches.

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Walking in the Azores : crater lakes and volcanic pools of Sao Miguel
      • Portugal - Azores
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
Self drive
      • 8 days
      • From April to October

  •   Accommodation choice :

      • Comfort

Highlights of the trip in the Azores

  • Wild crater lakes and incredible volcanic fumaroles
  • Bathing in natural volcanic pools and hot springs
  • The freedom of the rental car
  • Exploring Nordeste, one of the wildest regions of Sao Miguel
  • Less frequented, off the beaten track hiking trails





    Go private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here 

From 835 € / pers
Azores walking holiday: Faial, Sao Jorge and Pico
      • Portugal - Azores
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
      • 8 days
      • From April to October

  •   Accommodation choice :

      • Simple
      • Comfort
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip

  • The discovery of 3 authentic and wild islands far away from mass tourism
  • The diversity of the hikes: on coastal paths, over craters and cinders, through pastures
  • The ascent of Mount Pico (2351 m)  with a local guide, 
  • All transfers included from the airport on day 1 to the airport on day 8
  • Swimming in natural pools dug into volcanic rocks




    Go private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here 

From 900 € / pers
Terceira & Graciosa: between cultural and natural heritage
      • Portugal - Azores
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
      • 5 days
      • From April to October

  •   Accommodation choice :

      • Comfort
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip

  • The discovery of Angra do Heroismo classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Car rental included on Terceira island allowing you to roam freely around the island and choose your hikes or visits! 
  • Explore the sweet island of Graciosa, rarely visited and classified as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO
  • Domestic return flight to Graciosa Island as well as all transfers included on the island
  • Combine this 5 days trip with one of our trips in the Azores ! 



    Go private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here 

From 695 € / pers
Flores & Corvo: The great wonders of these two small islands!
      • Portugal - Azores
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
      • 5 days
      • From April to October

  •   Accommodation choice :

      • Simple
      • Comfort

Highlights of the trip

  • The discovery of two rarely visited islands: Flores and Corvo with their exceptional nature
  • A choice of hikes in Flores according to the mood of the day
  • Car rental included : to move freely around the island and choose your hikes ! 
  • Domestic flight to Flores, and boat crossing Flores/Corvo included
  • Combine this 5 days trip with one of our trips in the Azores ! 





    Go private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here 

From 965 € / pers

Each island of the Azores is as unique as it is beautiful. You can select the Azores walking holiday to suit you, choosing either to stay and explore one island, or hop from one to the next. The island of Pico is home to the highest summit of the archipelago and mainland Portugal, the Pico Volcano, standing at 2341 m above sea level. There are many walking trails on the island, through dense forests and lava tubes that spread over 5km.

The island of Terceira is one of the most emblematic islands with wild hills, fields marked by high stone walls and Angra do Heroismo, the historic capital of the Azores and a UNESCO World Heritage site.  The island of Flores, as the name suggests is the flower island. It is certainly the greenest island with 80% of air humidity and significant rainfall. The landscape and flora are stunning and boast wonderful hiking trails for a luscious green walking trip in the Azores.