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Extend your stay to Faial Island, facing the Horta Marina.
The most famous marina in the Azores is one of the most visited ports in the world. Its privileged geographical position has been recognised for centuries. It is a well-established tradition that sailors that dock in Faial must leave a painting on the walls of the breakwater. Legend has it that sailors that do this will reach their destinations safely.
North Shore (30 mins from Ponta Delgada), Sao Miguel Island, Azores
Extend your stay on Sao Miguel Island for a few nights or longer at our top pick of coastal stays on the island away from the main harbour town.
Hotel Verde Mar & SPA***** is located on the Monte Verde beach on Sao Miguel Island. The Verde Mar has 152 rooms and suites throughout.
Accommodation options at the Hotel Verde Mar and Spa:
– Standard single or ocean view single
– Standard double or ocean view double
– Standard tripe or ocean view triple
– Standard family room or ocean view family room
– Ocean view Junior Suite
– Ocean view Suite
– 24hour front desk
– Free WIFI
– Private parking
– Concierge
– Laundry Service
– Solarium
– Outdoor/indoor pool
– Wellness centre
– Jacuzzi
– Turkish bath
– Sauna
– Restaurant/bar with live music
– Games room
– Car and bicycle rental service
– Hair dryer
– Towels
– Bathrobe
– Slippers
– Flat screen TV
– Safe box
– Mini bar
– Kettle
– Air conditioning
– Telephone
– USB ports
– Hotel Verde Mar & SPA use fresh and pure ingredients in every treatment and massage. Such as essential oils of plants, clays, algae, marine salt, green tea, passionfruit and milk.
Sao Miguel Island, Azores
Prices: £80 (adult) £50 (child)
This full day tour will take you to many fascinating landscapes around Sao Miguel. You will be picked up in Ponta Delgada at 9am straight to the first activity: a guided visit to Sete Cidades. Passing countless viewpoints on the way. On arrival, you can enjoy the clear mystical water of the Sete Cidades lake. You will also visit the Sao Nicolau church and Vista do Rei belvedere. After lunch in a local restaurant we will then be stopping at Lagoa do Fogo, one of the most popular places on the Island. This landmark holds breath-taking views, looking over Pico da Barrosa and surrounding areas of Sao Miguel Island.
The next visit is to Caldeira Velha, an iron-rich waterfall naturally warmed by the geothermal activity. There, you can enjoy relaxing in thermal bathing pools surrounded by lush greenery (subject to pools being open – they are closed after rainfall for cleaning). The next stop is to Salto do Cabrito, where you can experience a hydroelectric station in action and a 50m high waterfall nearby.
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Boutique Hotel, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores
Casa do Pateo is the sister boutique hotel of Casa das Palmeiras (also featured in our collection of personally inspected hotels) and is a new, beautifully designed property in the old town centre of Ponta Delgada. Just 10 minutes walk to our boat base, the quality and design of this hotel is outstanding. There is also an outdoor terrace for guests to relax, free WiFi, elevator, air conditioning, a bar and a shared lounge. A delicious breakfast is included.
Furnas, Sao Miguel Island, Azores
In the centre of the village of Furnas you will find Poca da Dona Beija – geothermally heated pools set in stunning surroundings that offer a unique natural experience like no other! Find out more about Poca da Dona Beija here Poça da Dona Beija | Paraíso Termal dos Açores (pocadonabeija.com)
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