The Azores consist of 9 small islands grouped together half way between Portugal and North America. Its breathtaking landscapes, many beaches, internal lakes, springs and waterfalls make these islands an ever more popular locations for holidays and retreats.
with it many waters sup and kayaking are a very popular pass time on the island.
To find the most interesting routes and tours, guided tours for beginners and advanced Stand up paddle boarders and kayakers are suggested. Go discover the many amazing opportunities for water discoveries on the islands.
Some suggestions:
Furnas Lake
One of the most emblematic lakes in S. Miguel.
Perfect for Stand Up Paddle no matters if you’re a beginner or a experienced paddler,this is a “must do” if you are in S. Miguel.
The SUP tour allows you a privileged view of the boilers where the famous “Cozido das Furnas“ is made and the neo-Gothic Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias.
The tour is guided by a certified Stand Up Paddle Instructor.
Duration: 3h Difficulty level: Easy
Guided Tour: Yes
Congro Lake
One of the lakes completely intact and a place that will take you the breath, perfect for practice Stand Up Paddleboard.
The tour is guided by a certified Stand Up Paddle Instructor.
Duration: 3h
Difficulty level: Easy
Guided Tour: Yes
Sete Cidades Lake
Come and discover one of the seven natural wonders of Portugal, with its magnificent blue and green lakes.
One of the best places to do SUP in S. Miguel.
The tour is guided by a certified Stand Up Paddle Instructor.
Duration: 3h
Difficulty level: Easy
Guided tour: Yes
Caloura
The cuts of this fantastic place, gives us a fantastic and unforgettable kayak tour.
Our tour starts in the harbor of Caloura. For one side you’ll find the stuning place Galera, for the other amazing rock formations, placed there by mother nature due to volcanic eruptions.
Included is also mask, snorkel and short if you want to discover a little bit of the underwater world in this area.
The tour is guided by a certified Stand Up Paddle Instructor.
Duration: 3h
Difficulty level: Easy
Guided tour: Yes
Islet of Vila Franca do Campo
“The most beautiful islet in the islands” words of the historian Gaspar Frutuoso, the islet of Vila Franca do Campo, also known as the Ring of the Princess is a Natural Reserve and one of the ex -libris of the island of S. Miguel. Resulting from an underwater eruption has been carved by the tides for more than 4000 years. The SUP tour allows you to explore outside and inside of the islet of Vila Franca making this the best way to explore the islet in direct contact with nature and with a fantastic view over Vila Franca do Campo the first capital of the island.
The tour begins and ends in the Marina of Vila Franca do Campo.
The tour will be until the small islet of Vila Franca do Campo, where the participants have the oportunity to make a little bit of snorkel. Also included short suit, mask and snorkel.
The tour is guided by a certified Stand Up Paddle Instructor.
Duration: 3h
Difficulty level: Medium
Guided tour: Yes
Ribeira Quente
You’ll enjoy a privilege view over the beautiful village of Ribeira Quente and his amazing amazing sandy beach.
We will visit the hydrothermal vents, something almost unique in the world.
Come and discover the volcanic activity on a wonderful tour.
Included is also mask, snorkel and short suit if you want to snorkel a little bit in the hydrothermal vents.
The tour is guided by a certified Stand Up Paddle Instructor.
Duration: 3h
Difficulty level: Easy
Guided tour: Yes
Capelas
A bay that will leave you speechless, with its wonderful cuts. The ideal place to practice SUP.
Included mask, snorkel and short suit that allows you to discover a little bit of the underwater world in this area.
The tour is guided by a certified Stand Up Paddle Instructor.
Duration: 3h
Difficulty level: Easy
Guided tour: Yes
Porto Formoso
A wonderful bay that provides the necessary shelter to practice SUP surrounded by a fantastic landscape. Great place for beginners.
Included mask, snorkel and short suit if you want to make a little bit of snorkeling.
The tour is guided by a certified Stand Up Paddle instructor.
Duration: 3h
Difficulty level: Easy
Guided tour: Yes
