Almost 900 miles from the coast of Portugal and over 3,000 miles from the US, the volcanic islands of the Azores are, literally, out in the middle of nowhere. And it’s a spectacular place to be. The stunning beauty of the wild blooming hydrangeas backed by stark black volcanic cliffs would be enough on its own. But there’s incredible hiking, world-class fishing, and whales to watch as well. The latter is best done from the island of Faial, at the marina of Horta. There’s a passage between two of the islands here that’s part of the sperm whale migration route you could be on a rubber raft up close to pods of them surfacing right next to you
This is a world of things you’ve probably never seen before: fumaroles, mudpots and scalding springs; caverns, columns and grottoes formed from once molten rock; blue lakes ringed by forests of laurel and cedar, and green pastures patterning the slopes of calderas. On the nearby island of Pico, you can visit Unesco-listed volcanic vineyards and descend into one of the world's longest lava tubes. Whether you decide to hike the volcano or ride around a crater lake on a mountain bike, the Azores are one of Europe’s last great island adventures.
Featured Voyages
- Departing: October 23, 2018
- Starting at: Kr 18 421 DKK
- Port Fees: Kr 1 372
- Departing: April 21, 2019
- Starting at: Kr 15 735 DKK
- Port Fees: Kr 2 156
Whale Watching

Whale Watching
Head out on a whale-watching excursion and experience the thrill of seeing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Species include cachalots, pilot whales, dolphins, and even sea turtles.
Horta Museum

Horta Museum
View an interesting mix of old furniture, portraits, nautical and sailing memorabilia, model ships, and other artefacts offering glimpses into the every day life of Horta’s historic residents.
Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo

Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo
Take a journey to the top of Horta’s two volcanic mountains—Monte de Guia and Miradouro de Espalamaca—for spectacular views of the whole island. Then, explore the two kilometer wide, 400 meter deep Caldeira do Cabeço Crater.
Horta, Azores At a glance
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- 1.50
- 0.87
- 1.52
- 75.18
- 3.81
- 22.28
- 1.69