Top Azores Nature Walks in 2026

Experience São Miguel’s most stunning landscapes, from volcanic wonders to lush valleys and rich local culture. Begin your journey at the iconic Vista do Rei viewpoint, where you’ll admire the striking contrast of the blue and green lakes of Sete Cidades, one of the most famous natural wonders in Portugal. Head into the hills to enjoy the view over the stunning Lagoa do Fogo, followed by a visit to Caldeira Velha, a nature reserve, where you can relax in the hot springs. Then, visit the Gorreana Tea Plantation, the oldest tea plantation in Europe, where you’ll explore the factory and taste locally produced green and black teas. Stop at Pico do Ferro to enjoy the amazing view over Furnas valley. In the village of Furnas, see some volcanic phenomena, known as fumaroles. On your return to Ponta Delgada, travel along the scenic south coast with a stop in Vila Franca do Campo, where you’ll visit the beautiful Nossa Senhora da Paz chapel and take in unforgettable views of the islet.

Begin the tour by heading to the west side of the island, to the region of Sete Cidades and its impressive volcanic crater. Stop at the Vista do Rei viewpoint to admire panoramic views over the famous twin lakes, one blue and one green, before descending into the crater for some free time to explore the area at your own pace. Continue towards the central part of the island, following scenic roads up to Pico da Barrosa, one of the highest points on São Miguel. From here, take in outstanding views over Lagoa do Fogo, a stunning crater lake located within a protected natural reserve and known for its untouched beauty. Surrounded by fresh mountain air and peaceful landscapes, take a moment to enjoy the unique atmosphere before heading down the hillside. To end the tour, visit the historic center of Ribeira Grande, where you can stroll through its charming streets and admire the traditional black basalt architecture that reflects the authentic character of the Azores.

Experience the beauty of Terceira Island, a stunning gem in the middle of the Atlantic, filled with breathtaking natural landscapes waiting to be explored. This tour perfectly blends culture and adventure, taking you on a journey through the island’s most spectacular highlights. Explore the volcanic origins of the island at Monte Brasil, where you’ll walk around the peninsula and enjoy panoramic views from above, offering a unique perspective of this ancient underwater volcano. Step back in time in the picturesque village of São Sebastião, one of the island’s earliest settlements. Here, you’ll discover charming streets, historic churches, and traditional Holy Spirit chapels that reflect Terceira’s deep cultural roots. The journey concludes at the breathtaking Serra do Cume viewpoint, where you can admire the striking landscape of a collapsed volcano, with its famous patchwork of green fields stretching as far as the eye can see.

Visit a unique banana plantation and agroforestry garden and learn about the subtropical fruits, the climate of Faial, agriculture in the Azores and organic agriculture.

With Art of Wine you will be able to have access to exclusive vineyards thanks to Fábio Rocha, the winemaker guide. You will have a winemaker showing vineyards, providing wine tastings and explaining all the particularities from this Unique Terroir that makes these wines so special and unique

Experience the natural beauty of the Terceira region on this guided half-day hiking tour that takes you through varied terrain including up volcanoes, past lakes, and along cliffside views of the ocean. Along the way, you'll learn about the unique vegetation of the area on a tour that’s both educational and scenic. Private transportation is included for your convenience.

This exclusive full-day tour invites you to discover the essence of Pico Island, among UNESCO vineyards, volcanic landscapes, elevated lagoons, whale history and local flavors. We started in the Old Creation, in Madalena, with a visit to the vineyards and the mill, then followed up to the Lagoa do Capitão for a short walk and panoramic views of St. George. The route continues to São Roque do Pico, passing through the Villa and visiting the Baleeira Industry Museum, before having lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the sea. After lunch, we follow the north coast, passing Cabrito, Arcos and Lajido de Santa Luzia, where we visit the Vineyard Landscape Interpretation Center and the volcanological/sismological zone. The experience ends with a Pico wine tasting, celebrating the island’s unique volcanic terroir, before returning to Madalena by the sea.

This trail takes us into the interior of Terceira Island, passing through some of the highest points in our island - up to 2600ft - walking through amazing japonese cedar plantations and native vegetation, making the viewpoints mesmerizing! Probably the most raw trail on the island and definitely the most challenging. Category: Circular Difficulty: Medium / High Lenght: 9.3 km Time average: 2h30m

With a dash of adventure in an incredible natural setting, we will unveil a secret unknown for many: the unique volcanic Pico wines, and the people who make it all possible. Intertwined with the local communities we curate encounters and tastings you wouldn’t otherwise be able to live, EXCLUSIVELY with independent wine producers. This heroic wine comes from vines that grow from lava soil and flourish on the rock. All the work is done manually and none of this has changed in 500 years, when the first settlers introduced grape growing in Pico. After our walk in the landscape of Pico Wine, to refresh our feet, we drive you to one of our favorite natural swimming pools, in an amazing setting or just lay down for a bit, exchanging more local stories and preparing your appetite for the next stop. Finally, we take to a wine tasting in a beautiful setting with an emergent and promising awarded independent local producer. You will experience all the landscape and history in your mouth!