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Azores Honeymoon Itinerary - August 2023

  1. Day 1: São Miguel Island - Sete Cidades
    26 minutes (16.1 km) from João Paulo II Airport

    Start your honeymoon with the breathtaking view of the twin lakes of Sete Cidades, hike around the rim, and enjoy a picnic. In the afternoon, visit the Ferraria Thermal Waters, a natural pool heated by a volcanic spring.

  2. Day 2: São Miguel Island - Furnas
    45 minutes (30.1 km) from Sete Cidades

    Begin your day at Terra Nostra Park, relax in the hot springs, and experience the iron-rich mud bath. In the afternoon, visit the Furnas Lake, the village and have a traditional Cozido lunch. End your day at Poca da Dona Beija for a natural hot bath.

  3. Day 3: São Miguel Island - Nordeste
    1 hour 17 minutes (63.6 km) from Furnas

    Drive to Nordeste, the greenest part of the island. Visit the beautiful Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park with its waterfalls and the Santuário da Nossa Senhora da Paz. Hike along the coast of the Poços de São Vicente. Return to Ponta Delgada to enjoy the sunset.

  4. Day 4: Faial Island - Horta
    30 minutes (10.9 km) from Horta Airport

    Fly to Faial Island, and visit the colorful marina of Horta, where you can paint a tile and leave your mark at Peter's Cafe Sport. Enjoy the view of Pico Island from the Espalamaca viewpoint and visit the beautiful Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre.

  5. Day 5: Faial Island - Caldeira
    24 minutes (11.3 km) from Horta

    Begin your day at the Capelinhos Lighthouse for a stunning view of the ocean. Drive up to the Caldeira, the highest point of Faial Island, and hike around the crater. Visit the Varadouro natural pools for a refreshing swim.

  6. Day 6: Pico Island - Madalena
    30 minutes (10.9 km) from Horta by ferry

    Take a ferry to Pico Island and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Pico Vineyards. Take a tour of the vineyards and taste the local wine. Visit the whaling museum and end your day at the Lagoa do Capitão.

  7. Day 7: Pico Island - São Roque
    17 minutes (9.1 km) from Madalena by car

    Visit the beautiful São Roque do Pico village and take a whale watching tour from the harbor. Hike the mountain of Pico or visit the lava cave of Gruta das Torres. End your honeymoon with a romantic dinner at the Cella Bar Restaurant, overlooking the ocean.

Recommendations

Don't miss out on visiting the hot springs in the Azores, where you can relax and rejuvenate in a natural environment. Take a day trip to Flores Island and hike to the Fajãzinha lighthouse. For a unique experience, try paragliding in Caldeira Velha, São Miguel Island.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Sete Cidades (4 hours, free)
  • Ferraria Thermal Waters (2 hours, €4)
  • Terra Nostra Park (3 hours, €8)
  • Furnas Lake (3 hours, free)
  • Cozido lunch (1 hour, €20)
  • Poca da Dona Beija (2 hours, €6)
  • Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park (2 hours, free)
  • Santuário da Nossa Senhora da Paz (1 hour, free)
  • Poços de São Vicente (2 hours, free)
  • Peter's Cafe Sport (1 hour, €5)
  • Espalamaca viewpoint (1 hour, free)
  • Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre (2 hours, €8)
  • Caldeira (2 hours, free)
  • Varadouro natural pools (2 hours, free)
  • Pico Vineyards (3 hours, €15)
  • Whaling museum (2 hours, €8)
  • Lagoa do Capitão (2 hours, free)
  • Whale watching tour (3 hours, €60)
  • Mountain of Pico (4 hours, free)
  • Gruta das Torres (2 hours, €10)
  • Cella Bar Restaurant (2 hours, €50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €220
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