The family adventure in São Miguel

PASSEPORT & ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS

EU members: valid passport or identity card
British passport holders : for further Brexit Travel advice please check here
Other nationalities: consult the Portuguese consulate/Embassy of your country of origin.
We advise you to also bring a photocopy of your original documents and keep them with you during your trip separate to the original ones.

HEALTH INFORMATION

No vaccine is required, but it is recommended to be up to date with all universal vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, polio.
Malaria is absent in mainland Portugal, Madeira and the Azores.
Other risks: If, as in all European countries, the traveller is not exposed to "exotic" health risks, the behavioural or environmental risks may be the same as elsewhere.
Practical info: Health infrastructure is, of course, satisfactory everywhere, but the cost of care in some private facilities requires checking all the clauses of the insurance contract before departure.

INSURANCE

As you are travelling abroad, it is your responsibility to have an adequate valid travel insurance
Bring a copy of it, and please forward us all information (company name, contract number, and international 7/7 assistance contact)

WEATHER

As the archipelago is located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and in the anticyclonic zone of the same name, the temperatures are fairly mild and constant throughout the year between 14° in winter and 25° in summer. However, the temperature felt can vary according to the humidity level, which is always quite high in the archipelago.
The weather can change quickly in the same day and it is very common to have all 4 seasons in 24 hours! So always remember to go out with glasses, hat and a rain jacket.
From November to March, there can be long periods of bad weather with heavy rain or even storms. It is therefore preferable to plan your trip between April and October to benefit from more stable weather (but even in July and August showers can occur!).
We recommend the weather websites: http://www.meteociel.fr/ + name of the town

ELECTRICITY

Voltage: 220-240V. We recommend you check if you require an adaptor for your electrical items on:http://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/

MOBILE PHONE & INTERNET

For the UE members: since June 2017, a European traveler with a cell package in his home country can use his mobile phone at national rate in the 27 countries of the European Union without fear of having his bill skyrocket. However, limits are set by operators to avoid any excess use. The agreement signed between the EU and its telephone operators also concerns the consumption of 3G or 4G internet data, the volume of which can be used at no extra cost depending on the price of the national package (please inquire).
For other nationalities, please contact your operator before leaving.
Alternatively, you can buy a sim card upon your arrival in Madeira to get on the local network.

MONEY MATTERS – TIPPING – CLOSING TIME

The Azores are part of Portugal and therefore part of the €uros zone.
ATM are available all over the island and card is accepted in most shops and hotels.
Tipping is not included in the restaurants / bars. Tipping is entirely voluntary and should be dependent on good service.
Shops are open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Some shopping malls are open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

  • From 930€ /pers
    • Self-guided Walking
    • Easy
      • 8 days
      • From January to December
      • Simple
      • Ref : L1206
YOUR TRIP

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From the blog

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    • 5 days
    • Moderate
    • Self-guided Walking
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
      • /
      • Comfort

Highlights of the trip

  • The discovery of 2 rarely visited islands: Flores and Corvo with exceptional nature
  • A choice of hikes in Flores according to the mood of the day
  • Car rental to move freely around the island and choose your hikes ! 
  • Domestic flight to Flores, and boat crossing Flores/Corvo included

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    • 5 days
    • Easy
    • Self-guided Walking
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
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Highlights of the trip

  • The discovery of Angra do Heroismo classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Car rental on Terceira island allowing you to roam freely around the island and choose your hikes ! 
  • Explore the sweet island of Graciosa, rarely visited and classified as a biosphere reserve 
  • Domestic return flight to Graciosa Island & all transfers included
  • Combine this 5 days trip with one of our trips in the Azores !


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    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    • Self-guided Walking
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
      • /
      • Comfort
      • /
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip

  • The discovery of 3 authentic and wild islands far away from mass tourism
  • The diversity of the hikes: on coastal paths, over craters and cinders, through pastures
  • The ascent of Mount Pico (2351 m)  with a local guide
  • Swimming in natural pools dug into volcanic rocks

    Customize your holidays here 

    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    • Self-guided Walking
      • From April to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple
      • /
      • Charming

Highlights of the trip

  • Wild crater lakes and incredible volcanic fumaroles
  • Bathing in natural volcanic pools and hot springs
  • The freedom of the rental car
  • Less frequented, off the beaten track hiking trails

     Customize your holidays here 

    • 8 days
    • Easy
    • Self-guided Walking
      • From January to December
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Simple

Highlights of the trip

  • A self-catering holiday with a hire car
  • Two accommodations with pool and one in the heart of the capital city
  • Optional activities for adults and children alike
  • A perfect balance between nature and culture

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