Kayaking

Kayaking

Kayaking 

Furnas, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

Kayak hire is available at Lagoa das Furnas for guests who want explore the lake in more details surrounded by a panoramic volcanic landscape. Cost from approximately 10 euros per hour (Nov 2021).  More information here: Cayak – Grená (parquegrena.pt)

Bike hire

Bike hire

Bike hire 

Furnas, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

Bikes can be hired in Furnas so you are free to head off on your own adventure around the village and beyond. Staff at our accommodation in Furnas can tell you about the routes worth taking for the best views and trails.

Bike hire at Lagoa das Furnas:

Bike Rental – Grená (parquegrena.pt)

Bike hire in Furnas village at World Nests:

Bike hire World Nests

Furnas Lake Forest Living****

Furnas Lake Forest Living****

Furnas Lake Forest Living****

Furnas, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

Furnas Lake villas provide a wonderful and atmospheric nature stay just outside the village of Furnas. Furnas lake is made up of 8 unique and modern, fully equipped villas. These villas are placed in 103 acres of land for guests to enjoy. Facilities include a swimming pool, woods for exploring, fruit gardens and walking trails. The Villas décor is inspired by Scandinavian minimalism. The villas offer hygienic air conditioning, organic amenities, wi-fi, phone and TV. Each apartment has a living room, fireplace, modern kitchen and outdoor terrace with seating area. The lodge has a restaurant and bar and breakfast can be served in the restaurant or in your accommodation. This location is only a 10 minute walk from Furnas Lake with its’ steaming fumeroles and a 5 minute drive from the centre of Furnas village with its volcanic geysers, geothermal bathing pools, botanical gardens and restaurants serving food cooked geothermally underground. Guests are welcome to use the vegetable and herb garden.

Accommodation options for Furnas Lake Forest Living:

Oak Studio (max 2 guests)

–  Japanese Cedar Villa (1 double bedroom and bed in lounge max 4 guests NOTE see below for size of bed in lounge):

There are 2 types of villa.

  • With wall bed in lounge 1,97m length x 1,53m width – suitable for 2 people
  • With sofa Bed in lounge 2,10m length x 1,10m width – suitable for 1 person or 2 small children sharing

Chestnut house

2 double or twin bedrooms (choose your beds), • 2 full bathrooms with ORGANIC AMENITIES, • Living room • Dining room • Fully equipped kitchen (electric toaster, electric kettle, iron and ironing board available upon request). Porch • Private Garden. Capacity: 6 people 

Octant Hotel Furnas ****

Octant Hotel Furnas ****

Octant Hotel Furnas ****

Furnas, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

 

Octant Hotel Furnas ****  features  a mixture of modern and traditional interiors and was redesigned in 2015. Facilities include a outdoor thermal pool that is heated in the winter, indoor thermal pool, massages,10 different treatment rooms and a fitness centre. Pools and gym have 24 hour access, children up to 12 years can only use the pool facilities from 9am – 1pm. The rooms are equipped with smart TV, free wi-fi, air conditioning, telephone, loudspeaker, mini bar, kettle/coffee machine, hairdryer, robe and complimentary molten brown toiletries. The rooms are designed specifically to combine comfort and practicality with vintage décor. Wooden and calming shades of green are featured to provide a harmonious feel to the rooms. Terrace rooms have outdoor furniture to relax and soak up the sun.

Guests can enjoy classic Azorean menus at the Boutique “À Terra” restaurant, relax in the bar and shop at the hotel grocery store selling locally produced goods. The hotel is within walking distance of local restaurants and bars, volcanic geysers, geothermal bathing pools and botanical gardens in Furnas village centre and a short drive to Furnas Lake with its science centre, steaming fumeroles and nature walks.  

Accommodation options:

– Standard twin room

– Standard double room

– Terrace double room

– Furnas suite

– Master suite

Accommodation sustainability policy
– This Hotel has a Miosotis Azores reward which is an environmental evaluation of waste, water, energy, biodiversity, local valorisation, environmental management and information for users/tourists about practices implemented.

– They also hold an EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is a premium management instrument developed by the European Commission for companies and other organizations to evaluate, report, and improve their environmental performance.

– The hotel has been developing several projects that allows the hotel to reduce its environmental footprint and become greener.

World’s Nests****

World’s Nests****

World’s Nests****

Furnas, Sao Miguel Island, Azores

 

World’s Nests is a unique place to stay in a superb location in the volcanic village of Furnas, Sao Miguel Island Azores. These nature pods include amazing views, this location is only 550 yards away from the heart of Furnas with its geothermal bathing pools, botanical gardens, restaurants serving food cooked underground and bubbling volcanic geysers. The eco friendly pods are designed with inspiration from local birds and are set in a very peaceful location in lush green surroundings. These pods accommodate up to 4 people in a spacious double room, and on a double sofa bed in the lounge. They also provide guests with a terrace, garden views, a dining area, flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom. World nests offers incredible mountain views, shared lounge, bar, free wi-fi and free private parking on site. A breakfast buffet is served daily and their cleaning service is available daily, changing bed wear and towels. After a day of activities or sight seeing there is a communal shared lounge area and garden to rest. Bikes are provided free of charge to explore the local area.

Maximum 4 guests 1 x double room and 1 x double sofa bed in lounge (it is possible to get an extra full size bed in the lounge)