The Azores (Açores) are a chain of nine volcanic islands scattered across the mid-Atlantic, roughly 1,400 km west of mainland Portugal. Known for crater lakes, dramatic sea cliffs, thermal springs, and green pastureland, the archipelago offers whale watching, hiking, and diving in a landscape often compared to Ireland and Hawaii combined. Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel, is the archipelago's largest city and main gateway.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
White Exclusive Suites and Villas
An adults-oriented ten-suite property built around minimalist white architecture, private plunge pools, and ocean-facing terraces above Ponta Delgada, widely considered the most exclusive small hotel in the Azores.
Grand Hotel Acores Atlantico
São Miguel's flagship five-star hotel facing the marina, with indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, and full resort amenities within walking distance of Ponta Delgada's historic gates and restaurants.
Terra Nostra Garden Hotel
The most awarded hotel in the Azores, an Art Deco property from 1935 set inside the celebrated Terra Nostra botanical garden, centred on a large volcanic thermal pool kept at 40 degrees Celsius.
Octant Ponta Delgada
A design-led waterfront hotel with a black-stone rooftop infinity pool overlooking the marina and Atlantic horizon, formerly known as the Azor Hotel and one of Ponta Delgada's most photographed properties.
Nine Dots Azorean Art Boutique Hotel
A small boutique hotel in Ponta Delgada's historic centre built around Azorean art, craft, and literature, with an indoor saltwater pool, spa, and steam room a short walk from the harbour.
Angra Marina Hotel
Terceira's leading five-star hotel, set beside the marina in the UNESCO-listed centre of Angra do Heroismo, close to the cathedral and old-town cafes.
Terceira Mar Hotel
A resort hotel set between the Atlantic and Monte Brasil, with an outdoor saltwater infinity pool, tennis courts, and a wellness club, a short walk from Angra's UNESCO-listed historic centre.
Azores Wine Company
A working winery on Pico's black lava vineyard landscape offering a handful of design guest rooms and an apartment, wine tasting in the cellar, and a restaurant serving local produce beside the ocean.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
A Tasca
A small, highly regarded restaurant in Ponta Delgada serving a tasting-style menu built around fresh Atlantic fish, limpets, and Azorean cheese, with a frequently changing chalkboard menu.
Azores Wine Company Restaurant
A restaurant set among Pico's UNESCO-listed lava-stone vineyards, pairing estate wines with dishes built around local fish, cheese, and vegetables grown on the island.
Tony's Restaurant, Furnas
A long-standing Furnas restaurant known for cozido das Furnas, the local stew slow-cooked for hours in volcanic ground heat, served with the sulphurous aroma that defines the valley.
Alabote
A refined seafood restaurant on the Ponta Delgada waterfront focused on the day's catch, with a tasting menu format and views over the marina.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Whale and Dolphin Watching Charter, São Miguel
A private skippered boat departing Ponta Delgada marina to track sperm whales, blue whales in spring, and resident dolphin pods in the deep Atlantic channel that runs close to the island's south coast.
Private Volcanic Crater and Hot Springs Tour
A chauffeured full-day tour of São Miguel's Sete Cidades twin-crater lake and the Furnas valley, combining a private cozido lunch cooked in volcanic soil with soaking time at the Terra Nostra thermal pool.
Sailing and Yacht Charter, Faial and Pico Channel
A crewed sailing yacht departing Horta marina to cross the channel toward Pico, anchoring beneath the volcano for swimming, with the option to continue toward the Formigas islet dive site.
Private Pico Mountain Sunrise Hike
A guided pre-dawn ascent of Portugal's highest peak, the 2,351-metre Pico volcano, with a private guide and transport to reach the summit crater for sunrise above a sea of clouds.
Private Chauffeur Island Touring
A private driver and vehicle for door-to-door touring of São Miguel or Terceira, covering crater lakes, tea plantations, and coastal viewpoints without the logistics of self-driving narrow volcanic roads.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Terra Nostra Thermal Spa, Furnas
A large volcanic thermal pool inside the historic Terra Nostra botanical garden, fed by mineral-rich hot springs and maintained at a constant 40 degrees Celsius, with smaller thermal pools set among the tree ferns.
Nine Dots Spa, Ponta Delgada
An indoor saltwater pool, sauna, steam room, and treatment rooms at the Nine Dots boutique hotel in central Ponta Delgada, offering massages using Azorean botanicals.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.