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SATA Azores Airlines offers a stopover in the Azores (Ponta Delgada or Terceira) for up to seven days on their way to/from the U.S., Canada, or Europe at no additional airfare cost. Ponta Delgada is a gateway to the volcanic emerald isle. Hiking and natural hot springs call nature lovers to visit. Sample farm-to-table cuisine and the local Cozido das Furnas (stew cooked in the ground).
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Pedras do Mar Resort and Spa offers stunning views of the Atlantic and is situated 30 min from the airport and between the volcanic west and the geothermal east. Spend your first day hiking Sete Cidades, where you can enjoy the blue and green volcanic lakes. The best views are from Vista de Rei and Miradouro da Grota do Inferno. Quinta dos Sabores, a farm-to-table restaurant in a converted barn, brings you a delicious multi course meal that changes based on what’s available.
Beautiful coastline
Views from Sete Citades
After a day of hiking, soak in one of the hot springs and enjoy tea on the plantation. Terra Nostra Park is famous for its iron-rich thermal botanical gardens and Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre has hiking trails, waterfalls, and geothermal springs to enjoy. After a good soak, enjoy a cup of tea at Gorreana Tea Factory, meander through the fields of tea plants, and tour the working factory. Enjoy an amazing steak dinner at Restaurante da Associacao Agricola. For the local specialty, Cozido das Furnas, the locals go to Caldeiras & Vulcões restaurante bar.
Enjoy the local orange pekoe tea
Need to know
A rental car is a must and don't forget your hiking shoes.
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