Azores Holiday Santa Maria Experience – 7 nights

Azores Experience

With the best sandy beaches and least rainfall of all the islands, Santa Maria is perfect for relaxing.  So in this unhurried week, we include a hire car for your whole stay and just a half day guided tour and a half day guided walk.  This gives you plenty of time to enjoy the rural setting where you are based and explore the lovely coastline.

Itinerary

All itineraries can be tailored to suit your interests.
> Day 1 Arrive Sao Miguel.  Private transfer to accommodation
Overnight Ponta Delgada
> Day 2 Fly to Santa Maria.  Collect hire car at airport.
Overnight Sao Pedro
> Day 3 Half day guided tour.
Overnight Sao Pedro
> Day 4 Half day guided walk.
Overnight Sao Pedro
> Day 5 Free day.
Overnight Sao Pedro
> Day 6 Free day.
Overnight Sao Pedro
> Day 7 Flight to Sao Miguel.  Private transfer to accommodation.
Overnight Ponta Delgada
> Day 8 Depart Sao Miguel
   

Dates & Prices

All prices are per person (£) based on twin sharing but we can also quote for single supplements.
Via Lisbon Direct flights Via Lisbon
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
651
651
651
699
699
699
714
714
714
699
651
651
Accommodation: Hotel do Colegio & House of St Peter
If the accommodation detailed is not available when booking, we will find a similar alternative.

Price includes:
Accommodation on B&B sharing basis, half day guided tour, half day guided walk, airport transfers on Sao Miguel, 5 days Model B car hire, inter island flights, pre-departure information booklet.
Price excludes:
Meals (other than breakfast), excursions on free days, international flights, travel insurance.

Useful Information

What to take:
Waterproof, water bottle, day pack, camera (and polarising filter recommended), walking boots (leather or fabric), lightweight fleece, sunglasses, sunblock, swim wear, small first aid kit, hat, binoculars, driving license.
Minimum age:
Not applicable (minimum age for driving is 21yrs)
Duration:
7 nights
Accommodation:
Hotel do Colegio and House of St Peter
Operates:
Daily – All year

Island Information

Length:
17km
Breadth:
9km
Surface area:
97kmē
Population:
6,000
Main Festivals:
Carnival 16/20 Feb
Holy Spirit Sunday – 27 May (7th Sunday after Easter)
Festival of Nsa Senhora da Assuncao – 8/15 August
Festival Mare de Agosto – 18/20 August

Waves
Relax, walk, whale watch, cycle.. the choice is all yours