Holidays in the Azores

Comprising nine volcanic islands, the Azores lie in the heart of the Atlantic and are bathed by the warm air and temperate currents of the Gulf Stream. Discovered in 1427, the islands became populated in 1439 and were annexed as an autonomous region of Portugal in 1976. As well as offering stunning scenery to walk through, the Azores are home to a healthy population of whales and dolphins.


Explore these volcanic islands with us - energise and enjoy some of the very best marine life tracking anywhere.

Browse all tours in the Azores here.

Walking in the Azores

Volcanic lake in the Azores/Fiona Seton

Volcanic lake in the Azores/Fiona Seton

Go island-hopping and discover the towns, villages and landscape of the Azores. Walk along the coastline, the edge of volcanic craters and lakes, and through botanical gardens where you can rejuvenate your body in thermal pools. You can also wander round the old fishing ports and Angra do Heroismo, the first settlement in the Azores to receive city status and the seat of government until the 19th century.

Wildlife in the Azores

25% of known species of whales and dolphins have been recorded in the Azores

Whale-watching/Pedro Madruga

Some 25% of the world's known species of whales and dolphins have been recorded in the Azores in recent years, including sperm and pilot whales as well as bottlenose and Risso's dolphins. Whilst whale-watching, you may well spot other marine species too such as loggerhead turtles, marlin and swordfish.

Family Holidays in the Azores

Walking in the Azores/Elaine Jones

Walking in the Azores/Elaine Jones

There's plenty to keep everyone occupied on our Azores Adventures family holiday. Be amazed by the thermal springs and boiling mud pools as you wander through the beautiful landscape of Sao Miguel island. Go whale-watching to see how many species you can spot and dive in for a swim with the dolphins. Discover what lies beneath in the Algar do Carvao caves as you pass grottoes, stalactites and stalagmites on your way to the subterranean lake.