Wine and Spas
Graciosa has kept its farming roots, and still important to the island’s economy is the production of wine. The patchwork of vineyards bordered by the low black walls of hardened lava is characteristic of the landscape.  After some wine tasting in one of the cooperatives, head south to Carapacho to the thermal baths where a relaxing 15 minute soak is offered as a treatment for rheumatism and skin disorders.

Sulphurous caverns
The Furna do Enxofre (Sulphur Cavern), is a unique geological phenomenon. In the interior of this former volcano is an extraordinary sight: a tunnel, about 100 metres deep, opens into a huge grotto with a magnificent volcanic vault (80 metres high), and a lake filled with cold sulphurous water. Reached via a 90 metre stone spiral staircase, it is simply awe-inspiring.

Focus on Activity Holidays
Take a boat trip to the islets off Graciosa’s coast to see the sea birds and the whales and dolphins or just walk the pretty, gentle paths amidst the rural landscape.