Azores

Planned by biologists and guides, this is not just a tourist excursion, but a journey into the life of the ocean. It is an educational and exciting experience, capturing timeless moments that reflect the true freedom of the natural world.

Explore one of the world's largest thermal hydropolises. Its sulphurous waters, rich in iron, invite you to taste, feel, and immerse yourself in their rejuvenating properties. A Gothic chapel, a lagoon, and botanical gardens enrich the sensory experience, complemented by the exotic flavor of meals cooked underground.

Surrounded by the lush vegetation of the volcanic caldera, the blue and green lagoons create a unique landscape, ideal for exploring via the viewpoints, trails, and small roads that crisscross this area of the island. A place where Azorean nature reveals itself in all its glory.

Nestled within the green slopes of the volcanic caldera, Lagoa do Fogo stands out for its intensely colored waters and the preserved landscape that surrounds it. The viewpoints and trails in the area offer different perspectives on this unique place in the heart of the island.

São Miguel boasts a rich heritage, visible in the City Gates and the São Brás Fort in Ponta Delgada, in the historic centers of Ribeira Grande and Vila Franca do Campo, and in numerous manor houses and buildings constructed of volcanic stone. Museums, historical gardens, and local traditions complete a legacy that helps to understand the history and identity of São Miguel.

The religious heritage of São Miguel is revealed in emblematic places such as the Chapel of Our Lady of Victories (pictured), next to Furnas Lagoon. The chapel has a history intrinsically linked to the Solar dos Cantos, since it was precisely José do Canto who commissioned its construction. It was inaugurated in 1886 and its founder was buried inside in 1898.
Integrated into an area that includes the José do Canto wooded garden, another legacy of this botanist who is also responsible for the botanical garden surrounding our house, it overlooks the fumaroles, which contribute to the aura of mystery of this setting, one of the most emblematic on the island.
The Sanctuary of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres and the Parish Church of São Sebastião, in Ponta Delgada, or the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Paz, in Vila Franca do Campo, are other examples, along with the centuries-old festivities, of how an essential dimension of the island's culture is kept alive.

Well-maintained gardens, lush vegetation, and tranquil spots showcase one of São Miguel's greenest sides.

Atlantic waves, dark sand beaches and surf spots make the north coast a landmark for those seeking the sea.

Traveling along secluded roads known only to farmers and local residents. As the day unfolds, they reveal secrets of the land amidst the captivating aromas of azaleas, hydrangeas, and yellow ginger lilies.