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.
| > 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 |
| All prices are per person (£) based on twin sharing but we can also quote for single supplements. | |||||||||||
| Via Lisbon | Direct flights | Via Lisbon | |||||||||
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| Accommodation: Hotel do Colegio & House of St Peter If the accommodation detailed is not available when booking, we will find a similar alternative. |
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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.
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
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