Vacation rentals in Azores

Witness and bathe your body in the geothermal hot springs (39 Celsius/ 102.2 Fahrenheit) of Furnas Valley at night, during some kind of enchanting romantic grand adventure under the stars. Also, in the region of Furnas district take pleasure in an old-fashioned exclusive, yummy but healthy recipe, prepared beneath the ground utilizing water vapor originating from Furnas volcano geysers (Cozido das Furnas). The adventure begins around 18:00 - 18:30 and I will pick you up in any Hotel, Guesthouse etc in Ponta Delgada or outside the city. I cannot guarantee the stars shining at night but I can assure you will experience one of the best nights of your life! Come and create unforgettable memories with me! Other things to note -Passionate and cautious driver with a local guide. -All admission/site fees & taxes. -Dinner included

A member of the team of Pure Azores company (an expert in history, nature and culture of Azores) will meet you at your accommodation at 09:00 am. Following pick-up, start the drive to Furnas. Enjoy beautiful scenery along the southern coast of the island until you get to the historical town of Vila Franca do Campo. Here, reach a secluded chapel in the mountains, Senhora da Paz, to enjoy a spectacular view of the town and small island before continuing to Furnas. In Furnas, walk along geothermal fields and observe smoking volcanoes Watch as your lunch, the famous local cozido, is pulled from the cooking holes in the volcanic soil. We allow about 1 hour for the thermal baths. The thermal pools are optional, therefore the entrance is not included in price. You have two options: Poças de Dona Beija (6 euros/entrance) or Parque Terra Nostra (8 euros/entrance). In the afternoon, get to the top of the volcanic crater at the viewpoint of Pico do Ferro, which offers views of Furnas and its lake. Next, head to the northeastern side of the island to see the coast of high cliffs and waterfall of Ribeira dos Caldeirões. Make your way back to Ponta Delgada along the north coast of the island with a final stop at the Miradouro Santa Iria. Book together with São Miguel West tour, to guarantee seeing the absolute best of São Miguel in just 2 days!

Be prepared for most typical Azorean experience. Two in one, typical food & thermal pools. One of the great experience on the island is the thermal pools, you don't want to miss them. At night is when the place is more quiet, the air temperature is more adequate and the atmosphere is magical. I want to take you to the one most iconing thermal pools from the island, Poça da Beija. This experience will start in the end of the day until around midnight, be prepared for the best evening of your trip. So far seems good, there is more, before the thermal pools we will visit where locals cook the famous "cozido"(stew) using the heat from the volcano and this is what you gonna get for your dinner. On the top of all that you can have a cup of local tea made in one of the natural hot springs before we return home, all this surounded with a mysterious atmosphere created with the steam coming from the boilers of valley of Furnas. For better understanding you have to come... Starting from Ponta Delgada at 18h00-18:30 pm. Pick up at any place situated inside the city of Ponta Delgada. Bring towels and swimsuit for the Hot Springs baths. Recommend camera or video camera – the photo oppo Other things to note For go in this experience the weather makes no difference, just imagine be in 40 cº water having only your head out ;) Just bring comfortable clothes, swimming suit and towel.

We will meet for a safety briefing were we will also show you what to expect on the tour and how can you identify and locate the different species and after we will try the gear with full suit, fins, mask and snorkel. We will go for the best snorkel option for that day to try to see as many local marine life as possible. The activity will last around 2h30 with 1h30 in the water. After the tour you will get the possibility of warm showers and some tea with cookies. Other things to note Snorkeling tours will be made depending on good sea conditions and visibility. Minimum of 48h to cancel the reservation.

São Miguel thermal waters are well known to be an amazing phenomenon, a side effect from the active island volcanos. Furnas is a place where the volcano activity can be closely observed and experienced in all its splendor. I will cover with you all of the wonders coming from Furnas Volcano: Furnas lake, geysers, steam cooking pods and water fountains. After this you can also choose one of the local thermal pools (Terra Nostra Park or Poça da D. Beija) and indulge yourself on a steaming bath, great even under winter weather, that will relax your mind and rejuvenate your muscles (1 entrance fee included per person). After the hot bath I will take you to taste Furnas favorite seasonal products (corn, chestnuts) cooked on the boiling waters of the volcano! Or the famous "Bolo Lêvedo" (yeast cake) warm out of the oven. To complete this amazing experience, on our way to or back you will also be at the tea plantation, only place that grows tea in Europe, and taste our unique green tea. The perfect day in São Miguel even if it´s raining! This experience takes about 5-6h. The transportation is a 4 people vehicle, so there is a maximum of 3 participants for your comfort. I can rent a van up to 7 people, if you are interested let me know. If this experience is not available on your chosen date, please ask me for availability.