Azores island-hopping Family Holiday

If you’re thinking of spending your family holiday in the Azores this summer, it’s really easy to split your stay between two of our favourite islands: Sao Miguel and Faial.

Week one.

Sao Miguel’s an exciting, bustling place to be in the summertime; great if you like exploring new places and we can give you plenty of ways to exhaust the kids. Faial’s a very different island – it’s peaceful, relaxing; there’s a much slower pace of life on Faial, making it the ideal place to wind-down and enjoy spending time together. What’s common to both islands is that you’ll be welcomed with open arms.

We can include a whale and dolphin watching trip during your stay on Sao Miguel – canyoning’s also an exhilarating, fun-packed family day out, and a visit to Sao Miguel wouldn’t be complete without a day exploring the great crater at Sete Cidades. The guide prices we’ve popped in below include four activities, so we can help you to pick & mix the ones that most appeal to you.

Week two.

You’ll inevitably spend time in Faial’s capital Horta – home to some marvellous early 19^th Century architecture. You’ll also explore Faial’s the ever-verdurous Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo and the beautifully-barren landscapes of the Vulcão dos Capelinhos peninsula. You’ll head to sea for a swim with wild dolphins – a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

For this Family Holiday, we have a hand-picked selection of amazing properties for you to choose from – some modern, some traditional depending on your preference. We always advise booking early.

Quinta Altamira  – two bedroom cottage

Casa Lareira –   – three bedroom house

Casa das Pedras  – three bedroom house

Marina Mar  – three bedroom apartment

Quinta de Santana  – two bedroom apartment