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The Azores holidays

Crater lakes, green slopes and Atlantic islands.

The Azores suit travellers who enjoy landscapes and a flexible outdoor schedule. Start with one island, such as São Miguel, or build a carefully paced island combination with time between connections.

The Azores

Make it your kind of trip.

Crater lake country

Explore viewpoints and walking options around volcanic lakes, with alternatives for low cloud.

Coastal landscapes

Balance inland outings with fishing villages, coastal walks and time by the Atlantic.

More than one island

Ask how a second island changes the trip, rather than adding transfers for the sake of another stop.

Before you go

A little planning.
A better-fitting holiday.

Use these prompts to start a useful conversation about your trip.

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Bring your ideas together.

Use our checklist to organise your dates, travellers and budget for The Azores. Check current official advice for entry requirements and travel updates.

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Flexible outdoor days

Island connections and excursions can be weather-sensitive. Leave breathing room before your international flight and avoid a packed final day.

Match activities to your group

Describe the walking, driving and outdoor activities you are comfortable with. Ask about terrain, equipment and guide arrangements, including easier alternatives for anyone who wants a gentler day.

Keep an alternative in mind

Outdoor plans can change with conditions. Leave some flexibility and discuss what happens if an excursion cannot run, rather than making the whole holiday depend on a single activity.

Support to help you
plan the details.

Share your ideas for The Azores with the community team. We can help identify a community agent to discuss the route, accommodation and arrangements that suit your plans.

Talk to the community

A few things you might be wondering.

Where should I start when planning The Azores?

Begin with your priorities: crater lake country, coastal landscapes or more than one island. Tell the community team your dates and total nights so an agent can help decide what fits comfortably.

Can I ask for a trip that suits my pace?

Yes. Include the amount of walking, driving and moving between hotels you enjoy, together with any access needs. Your enquiry starts a conversation; the itinerary and availability are confirmed separately.

Your holiday, your way

Your plans for
The Azores.

Tell us your preferred dates, departure airport, budget and who’s coming. Your enquiry will go to the community team with The Azores included, so we can help connect you with the right specialist.

These pages offer inspiration. Prices, availability and arrangements are confirmed when you discuss your trip.

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