4-Day Offbeat Getaway from Dublin: Exploring the Azores

Day 1: Arrival and Local Exploration

Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores on October 25, 2025

6:00am

Flight from Dublin to Ponta Delgada

Depart early from Dublin Airport (DUB) heading to Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) in São Miguel, Azores. The flight typically takes around 4 hours with possible connections, making an unusual but accessible destination for a long weekend.
EUR150-300, 4h00m

11:30am

Check-In and Breakfast at Associação Agrícola de São Miguel

Enjoy a traditional Azorean breakfast known for fresh local cheese and bread in Ponta Delgada at this historic café open from 8am to 1pm.
EUR8, 1h00m

1:00pm

Visit Portas da Cidade

Explore the iconic city gates of Ponta Delgada, an emblem of the city's history and architecture, a perfect introduction to the island’s unique charm, open all day and free entry.
EUR0, 1h00m

2:00pm

Lunch at A Tasca

Sample local Azorean tapas at A Tasca, a popular spot offering fresh seafood dishes with a cosy atmosphere, open from 12pm to 9:30pm.
EUR20, 1h30m

4:00pm

Relax at the Jardim António Borges

Stroll through this lush botanical garden featuring tropical plants and serene pathways, perfect to unwind after travel, open daily until dusk.
EUR0, 1h30m

7:30pm

Dinner at Restaurante São Pedro

Dine on traditional Azorean and Portuguese dishes with fresh ocean produce in a charming setting, the restaurant is open from 7pm to 11pm.
EUR30, 2h00m
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Day 2: Eastern São Miguel Adventure

São Miguel Island, Azores on October 26, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Cadeia Velha

Enjoy freshly baked pastries and coffee at this café in Ponta Delgada, opening from 7:30am, perfect fuel for a day of exploring.
EUR7, 1h00m

9:30am

Visit Furnas Valley and Terra Nostra Park

Marvel at geothermal activity and botanical beauty at Terra Nostra Park, famous for its hot springs and lush gardens, open 9am–6pm.
EUR8, 3h00m

1:00pm

Lunch at Tony’s Restaurant in Furnas

Try the signature Cozido das Furnas, a stew cooked underground by volcanic heat, an authentic local experience, open 12pm to 3pm.
EUR18, 1h30m

2:45pm

Visit Caldeira das Furnas

Witness steaming fumaroles and bubbling hot springs, a fascinating natural geothermal area that's walkable and open all day.
EUR0, 1h15m

4:15pm

Tea Sampling at Gorreana Tea Plantation

Tour Europe's oldest tea plantation and sample fresh green and black Azorean teas, open 9am to 6pm, a unique cultural experience.
EUR5, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Restaurante Associação Agrícola

Return to Ponta Delgada for a robust dinner featuring Azorean steaks and fresh dairy products, open from 7pm to 10:30pm.
EUR35, 2h00m
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Day 3: Western Island Exploration

São Miguel Island, Azores on October 27, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Pérola dos Açores

Enjoy a traditional Portuguese breakfast including pastel de nata pastries and coffee in Ponta Delgada, open 7am to 11am.
EUR6, 1h00m

9:00am

Visit Sete Cidades

See the famous twin lakes in a volcanic caldera with stunning viewpoints like Vista do Rei, open all day free entry, perfect for hiking and photography.
EUR0, 4h00m

1:00pm

Lunch at Green Love

Enjoy fresh and healthy lunch options with vegetarian-friendly offerings in a eco-conscious café near Sete Cidades, open 12pm to 5pm.
EUR15, 1h30m

2:30pm

Visit Ferraria Natural Thermal Ocean Pool

Swim in naturally heated ocean waters warmed by volcanic activity, a unique and refreshing experience, open all day.
EUR0, 1h30m

6:00pm

Return to Ponta Delgada and Relax

Evening at leisure to walk around the marina or enjoy a coffee before dinner.
EUR0, 1h00m

7:30pm

Dinner at Caldeiras & Vulcões

Dine on local seafood and Azorean specialties in a cosy setting, open from 7pm to 11pm.
EUR30, 2h00m
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Day 4: Departure Day

Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores on October 28, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Snail’s Garden

Relax with a freshly brewed coffee and light breakfast in this charming café before departure, open 8am to 2pm.
EUR7, 1h00m

10:00am

Last minute souvenir shopping in Ponta Delgada Market

Browse for local products such as Azorean tea, pottery, and cheese in the vibrant market, open daily till early afternoon.
EUR0, 1h00m

12:00pm

Flight back to Dublin

Board your return flight to Dublin Airport from Ponta Delgada, concluding your unusual and refreshing Azorean getaway.
EUR150-300, 4h00m
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