May–Sep tends to bring more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
PORTUGAL · NATURE + ADVENTURE
PORTUGAL — AZORES BETWEEN CRATERS AND OCEAN
Volcanoes, lagoons and ocean in a Portugal that surprises outside the continent.
DURATION10 days
BEST TIMEMay–Sep
EXPERIENCENature + Adventure
COUNTRYPortugal
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Ponta Delgada → São Miguel → Faial → Pico → return via connecting airport
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Landscapes of Ponta Delgada
2Experiences in São Miguel
3Nature of Faial
4Lookouts and photography
5Local culture
6Rhythm and identity of the destination
Volcanoes, lagoons and ocean in a Portugal that surprises outside the continent. The combination of Ponta Delgada and return via the connecting airport gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada opens the trip with exploration of the natural formations and scenery of Ponta Delgada.
DAY 2
Ponta Delgada — selected experiences
Day in Ponta Delgada for nature, photography and panoramic points of Ponta Delgada.
DAY 3
Ponta Delgada → São Miguel
Travel from Ponta Delgada to São Miguel. After arrival, the day opens up space for nature, photography and panoramic points of São Miguel.
DAY 4
São Miguel — local experience
São Miguel gets a full day for trails, viewpoints and landscapes of São Miguel.
DAY 5
São Miguel → Faial
Departure from São Miguel towards Faial, where upon arrival you can start exploring the trails, viewpoints and landscapes of Faial.
DAY 6
Faial in depth
More time in Faial, now exploring the natural formations and scenery of Faial.
DAY 7
Faial → Pico
The journey leaves Faial and heads to Pico, with the remainder of the day focused on exploring Pico's natural formations and scenery.
DAY 8
Peak — full day
The day in Pico combines nature, photography and panoramic points of Pico.
DAY 9
Pico → return via connecting airport
The route between Pico and return via the connecting airport changes the scenario of the trip; upon arrival, nature, photography and panoramic points return via the connecting airport.
DAY 10
return via connecting airport — landscapes and culture
The stay on the way back via the connecting airport continues with trails, viewpoints and landscapes on the way back via the connecting airport.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Two islands with volcanic landscapes, thermal waters and sea experiences. The sequence between Ponta Delgada and return via the connecting airport gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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