Ilhoa Guided Tours - Guide to the Azores - São Miguel

Lagoa do Fogo e Nordeste

We leave Ponta Delgada in the direction of Lagoa do Fogo, descend to Caldeira Velha and then go to Salto do Cabrito. We go further down to the Ribeira Grande boilers. On the way to Nordeste, we stop at the Gorreana tea factory and in the municipality of Nordeste we visit the following places:

– Ribeira dos Caldeirões Park

– Nordeste village

– Ponta do Sossego viewpoint

– Ponta da Madrugada viewpoint

This tour is available in Portuguese and English

Memoria Boutique Hostel - Guide to the Azores - Suite Sé Catedral

Suite Sé Catedral

The suites at our hostel are spacious and cosy, ideal for couples and/or couples with their families. The decor has been designed to convey the elegance and harmony of Angrense architecture to those who visit us. In these rooms, which are larger than the rest of our hostel, we can accommodate 2 adults and/or 2 children, and we can also add a cot.

Memoria Boutique Hostel - Guide to the Azores - Duplo Alamo Oliveira

Duplo Álamo Oliveira

The double rooms at the Memória Hostel are designed to accommodate couples or two people in a double bed. The organisation of the space and the harmonisation of the colours are designed to reflect the thoughts and wisdom of some of our culture’s most outstanding personalities.

Casa do Mar

Casa do Mar” is a stone house with a panoramic view of the ocean and the sunset, with direct access to the sea.

It has a bedroom with a sea view, a living room with a single bed and television, a bathroom and an equipped kitchen (dishwasher and household utensils). Bed linen and towels are provided.

We ask that you pay 25 euros per person at check-in for taxes and fees not included.

The house is new and cosily decorated

Terra Azul - Guide to the Azores - Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour

Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour

Meet us at the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo for check-in at the specified time.

The journey starts with a short briefing introducing Cetacean (Whales and Dolphins) local species, their migration and behavioural patterns, and onboard safety.

Follow the Guide and Skipper to your designated boat, and go out to sea. Lookouts high inland help locate our friends, and provide directions via VHF Radio to where the boat will travel, initially at high speed. Carefully approaching our friends, your Guide will keep you informed, collect field imagery and data for local research, and is always available throughout to provide answers to any specific questions – feel free to ask.

Marine Wildlife can be observed yearlong. More than 25 cetacean species are possible to observe, Sperm Whales are resident alongside 3 dolphin species, and abundant marine biodiversity.

Go Climb Azores - Guide to the Azores - Subida a Montanha do Pico

Overnight in the Crater – Pico Mountain

It’s a pleasure to invite you to join us on this adventure to the summit of Pico Mountain!

This is the most iconic and remarkable experience in the Azores, perfect for those with good physical fitness, even without any mountaineering experience.

Start: 3pm

Arrival: 11am the following day

Go Climb Azores - Guide to the Azores - Subida a Montanha do Pico

Sunrise climb – Pico Mountain

It’s a pleasure to invite you to join us on this adventure to the summit of Pico Mountain!

This is the most iconic and remarkable experience in the Azores, perfect for those with good physical fitness, even without any mountaineering experience.

Start time: between midnight and 3am

Average duration: 10 hours

Go Climb Azores - Guide to the Azores - Subida a Montanha do Pico

Climbing Pico Mountain

It’s a pleasure to invite you to join us on this adventure to the summit of Pico Mountain!

This is the most iconic and remarkable experience in the Azores, perfect for those with good physical fitness, even without any mountaineering experience.

Start time: between 6am and 8am

Average duration: 7 hours

Azores - Secret Lagoons & Lava Cave Jeep Tour

Secret Lagoons & Lava Cave Jeep Tour

You’ll have the chance to discover the island of Pico in all its natural and unspoilt splendour, in an off-road vehicle. Immerse yourself in the craters of the volcanoes and the lagoons of the Achada Plateau and explore the largest lava tube in Portugal and other volcanic cavities. Come and discover the wonders of the island, let yourself be enchanted by its nature and take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the authenticity of Picarota cuisine.

Tripix - Guide to the Azores - Wine Half Day Tour

Wine Half Day Tour

On this sensory journey, travel through the aromas, colours and flavours of the renowned and historic Pico Wines. Meet the producers, taste their best wines in an exclusive way and let yourself be immersed in the terroir of this exceptional and authentic winemaking tradition on the island of Montanha, where history, culture and passion merge to create wines of unparalleled flavour. Complement this day with a gastronomic experience at a lunch prepared with local products that reveal the authenticity of the region’s flavours.

Treat yourself to a gastronomic experience, enjoying lunch and tasting local products that reflect the authenticity of the local cuisine.

Tripix - Guide to the Azores - Wine Full Day Tour

Wine Full Day Tour

On this sensory journey, travel through the aromas, colours and flavours of the renowned and historic Pico Wines. Meet the producers, taste their best wines in an exclusive way and let yourself be immersed in the terroir of this exceptional and authentic winemaking tradition on the island of Montanha, where history, culture and passion merge to create wines of unparalleled flavour. Complement this day with a gastronomic experience at a lunch prepared with local products that reveal the authenticity of the region’s flavours.

Treat yourself to a gastronomic experience, enjoying lunch and tasting local products that reflect the authenticity of the local cuisine.

Tripix - Guide to the Azores - Caving Full Day Tour

Caving Full Day Tour

Immerse yourself in a mysterious and surprising underground world. Explore some of the hundreds of volcanic cavities hidden beneath Pico Island. On a truly exceptional adventure, be dazzled by the geological wonders of extraordinary lava formations and microorganisms that develop deep within the earth and in the heart of nature.

Treat yourself to a gastronomic experience, enjoying lunch and tasting local products that reflect the authenticity of the local cuisine.

Tripix - Guide to the Azores - Caving Half Day Tour

Caving Half Day Tour

Immerse yourself in a mysterious and surprising underground world. Explore some of the hundreds of volcanic cavities hidden beneath Pico Island. On a truly exceptional adventure, be dazzled by the geological wonders of extraordinary lava formations and microorganisms that develop deep within the earth and in the heart of nature.

Treat yourself to a gastronomic experience, enjoying lunch and tasting local products that reflect the authenticity of the local cuisine.

Tripix - Guide to the Azores - Pico Half Day Tour

Pico Half Day Tour

Discover the natural beauty, the cultural heritage of the vineyard landscape – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and the whaling tradition that come together to create an unforgettable experience. Explore lesser-known places that reveal the authenticity of Pico Island with the possibility of being accompanied by the presence of the majestic and omnipresent Pico Mountain.

Treat yourself to a gastronomic experience, enjoying lunch and tasting local products that reflect the authenticity of the local cuisine.