Where to practice an individual sport The Azores

The island of São Miguel, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, offers two splendid golf courses: the Batalha golf course and the Furnas golf course. Breathtaking scenery motivates us to get the game going! The Batalha course comprises 27 holes, with wide fairways and well-designed bunkers. The 18-hole Furnas golf course is set in a volcanic landscape in one of the most beautiful areas of the island: Furnas, close to the beautiful Lagoa and the Terra Nostra thermal waters. Perfect for testing your skills. Enjoy your game!

A serious company offering a wide range of activities: hiking, horseback riding, 4x4 tours, mountain biking, diving, swimming with dolphins, whale watching, boat trips, rock climbing, canyoning... and much more besides. It's hard not to find what you're looking for! Competent professionals who are happy to share their knowledge. An experienced and dynamic team that strives to provide you with magical moments. You can count on Catia and Tiago to engrave your stay and your experiences in your memory.

If you're a sports fan, you're bound to find something to suit you! Big Blue offers a wide range of outdoor activities: hikes to discover the island's sublime landscapes, boat tours in search of cetaceans or snorkeling with dolphins! You can also become a chef for a day and learn how to cook a local dish. Full-day or half-day, anything is possible, anything is possible! The agency can also organize your transfers to and from Ponta Delgada airport.

Before Lombadas, a path on the right leads you to Monte Escuro (889 metres above sea level), the starting point of a very beautiful hike that will take you to zero level - Vila Franca do Campo -, via the Pico da Vela, then the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Paz. The walk is quite easy, no need to be a great walker to enjoy it. Be sure to wear good shoes, and check before you commit to the weather conditions. A very beautiful hike.

Nélia Xavier (who speaks a little French) and her husband offer guided hikes and horse rides. Mountain guide services. The horseback ride (accessible to all levels, including beginners) around Piedade lasts 2 hours and leads to a beautiful viewpoint over the ocean and São Jorge (and Terceira, when the weather is very nice). The walk can end with a nice snack including bread, cheese and typical wines. A very serious agency that offers natural activities, while respecting the environment.

Different animations offered every day: climbing, Tyrolean, whale watching, diving, fishing… You will find the catalogue in your hotel or guest house, and it is also your place of residence that you book your activity and you will settle the different registration fees.

For a small tennis club, with the charm of being lost in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean…

A group of merry men with a passion for the islands and caving frequently organize outings. On the program: flora, fauna, volcanology and atmosphere guaranteed. Please note: between March and November, they organize a free guided day hike once a month! No need to book, just drive to their office at 9am on the day of the hike. You'll then be directed to the starting point, which you can park right next to and drive to. The hike then starts at 10am. Please bring your own picnic.

A spectacular golf course in the middle of a powerful volcanic landscape and lush tropical vegetation. Mackenzie Ross established the first nine holes of the course in 1936 and is the first golf course on the island. Developed brilliantly by architects Bob Cameron and Chris Powell in 1992, the course now features 18 British-style holes and a clubhouse. The Furnas golf course is located in one of the most beautiful regions of São Miguel Island, on a plateau at the top of the valley.

"Quinta do Galo" is a privileged place where everyone (especially children) can be in touch with the true realities of the countryside and experience nature in a fun and informative way. It is a place that draws attention to current environmental problems, such as nature and animal protection, organic farming, composting and recycling. In addition to hiking and horseback riding, it offers climbing outings, hiking, paintball activities and motorized vehicle tours.

Nilton, a great and charming azorean young man, is an experienced mountain guide that knows Mount Pico by heart. Another major asset: he is fluent in French! It will provide you with exciting information on this fabulous mountain (geology, botany, history…). You are particularly recommended!

This agency offers discovery and adventure activities on the island, both on land and at sea: hiking and mountain biking, fishing trips and 4x4 or van tours. Walking tours take you along magnificent paths, through unspoilt vegetation and overlooking unforgettable landscapes! For the more sporty, hop on your mountain bike to climb ridges, traverse hills and unexploited paths and enchanted parishes. Finally, in a 4x4, between main roads and wilderness trails, São Miguel is yours to discover.

The Abegoaria team will help you discover Pico on foot, by car, mini-bus, bicycle or... on the back of a donkey! All means of transport combined, they offer many routes, such as the lava path, the lake route, the island tour or the ascent of Mount Pico. Many other activities are available to get in touch with nature and animals: whale and bird watching, fishing and caving... There is something for all tastes and ages. A great agency that will leave you with an unforgettable memory.

If you want to discover the island of Faial on two wheels, this is the store for you! Located a stone's throw from the marina, opposite the church, it offers electric and mechanical bike rentals for the day. The bikes are recent, comfortable and in perfect condition. The store can also give you itineraries for exploring the island by bike, and for the less sporty, it offers a drop-off point at the top of the Caldera for a downhill ride. Very friendly and competent staff.

A beautiful place to perfect your swing. This course, designed by Cameron Powell in 1986, offers 27 holes of golf on 120 hectares. Its magnificent setting, nestled at the foot of the surrounding hills and offering a breathtaking view of the ocean, offers large, generous greens. Fairways and bunkers with sinuous contours. You can rent all the equipment on site. Also check the website, there are sometimes promotions on green fees. Its clubhouse offers a unique setting. A great option on São Miguel.

Our Island is a travel agency that strives to offer responsible, authentic and immersive experiences with local guides. Their tours and retreats are private and focus on culture, nature and sport. The tour guides' vast cultural knowledge will enrich your stay in the Azores and leave you with unique memories. On the program: hiking in the Caldera and all over the island, exploring Faial in a full-day or half-day van, canyoning or cycling.

This small agency organizes horse-riding tours to discover the fabulous landscapes of Sete Cidades or the coastline and its steep cliffs. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, it's an original experience that João's joviality makes unforgettable. Pedagogical, attentive and patient, he welcomes you with a smile and guides you through the ride. The horses are in good health, very well treated and cared for. A great way to discover the island.

A recent, young and dynamic agency, managed by Jorge Santos and Dina Nunes, whose family owns the Café Nunes and the Casa de Artesanato. Both professionals (graduates) in hiking, they offer outings to discover the local fauna and flora. On the program: hiking or mountain biking with geological explanations in English, canyoning, kayaking, climbing or bird watching. Beautiful discoveries in prospect. We really recommend that you call on them if you want to unlock São Jorge's secrets.