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- Portuguese
- English
- French
- Spanish
This excursion is special because it allows you to fully discover the Flores Island in a single day, combining history, nature, culture and traditions.
Participants explore miradours, the 7 lagoons, waterfalls and traditional villages, accompanied by a certified and experienced local Guide who shares authentic knowledge about the island.
Lunch included in a regional buffet restaurant offers the opportunity to taste local gastronomy.
The experience in small groups, flexible itinerary and the possibility to interact with nature and make small walks make this tour unique and memorable.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
To make your stay in Flores even more hassle-free, Experience OC offers a pick-up and drop-off service directly to your accommodation, whether it’s a hotel, guesthouse or holiday home
Please head to our shop, located opposite Santa Cruz das Flores Airport. Look out for our guide wearing an Experience OC T-shirt and the vehicle bearing the company logo.
Itinerary
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1
At the Caimbros Viewpoint, the guide will show you panoramic views of the coast, the Atlantic and the island’s green landscape, whilst explaining the local history and culture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
At the Miradouro dos Cedros viewpoint, your guide will show you the view of Corvo Island and the coast of Flores Island, sharing information about the local geography and history. It is a spot much loved by our visitors for its tranquillity and the feeling of being at the top of the island, making it ideal for taking in the scenery and snapping photos.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
At the Ilhéu Furado viewpoint, the guide will point out the rock formations in the sea and the surrounding coastline, explaining the local geology and history. Visitors enjoy the spot for its unobstructed view of the Atlantic and the chance to photograph Ilhéu Furado up close.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
At the Machado Museum, the guide will show visitors artefacts, photographs and mementos of local life, explaining the history and traditions of the island of Flores. Visitors enjoy the museum because it gives them a better understanding of the culture and daily life of the local people, including the museum’s owner, and they can sample his liqueur, which is made on the island.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
At Pico do Meio-Dia, the guide will show you the island’s landscape, the Atlantic horizon and the island of Corvo, sharing information about the geography and local points of interest.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The guide takes you to a tranquil volcanic lake on the island’s central plateau, with clear waters and surrounded by a gentle ring of tuff cones. It is a popular spot for birdwatching in the wild and for soaking up the tranquillity of the island’s interior, offering excellent opportunities for photography and explanations of the geological formation of this place.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
At Lagoa Negra, your guide will show you one of the island’s best-known volcanic lagoons, with dark, deep waters that contrast with the surrounding vegetation. The lagoon lies next to Lagoa Comprida, forming a group of lagoons with distinct shapes and unique colours, often described by our visitors as one of Flores’ most striking natural landscapes
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Another viewpoint we will pass by is the Portal Viewpoint. At this viewpoint, the guide will stop to show you the island’s west coast and the Atlantic Ocean, explaining the geology and interesting facts about how the island was formed. You will be able to enjoy the sweeping views, take photographs and gain a better understanding of the relationship between the island and the sea.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
At Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro, the guide will stop to show you the waterfalls and the surrounding valley, explaining the local geology and typical vegetation. You’ll be able to watch the water cascading down multiple levels, take photographs and soak up the tranquillity of the spot. This stop involves a walk of about 1.5 km, so make sure you’ve got your trainers and camera ready – this place is sure to impress.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
10
At Poço do Bacalhau, the guide will stop to show you the impressive waterfall that flows into a natural pool, explaining interesting facts about the local geology and vegetation. You can enjoy the scenery, take photographs and, depending on the conditions, even take a dip in the water, in a setting typical of the island of Flores.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
In Fajã Grande, the guide will stop to show you the westernmost village in Europe, explaining the local history, the lives of the inhabitants and interesting facts about the region. Visitors will be able to explore the streets, admire the traditional architecture and take photographs, whilst soaking up the village’s peaceful atmosphere.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
On Monchique Islet, the guide will stop at the Fajã Grande lighthouse to show you the westernmost point in Europe. At the same time, you can admire the Atlantic, the coastal waterfalls and the islet – a view found nowhere else in the world – take photographs and hear interesting facts about the local geography and history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
At Rocha dos Bordões, the guide will stop to show you the unique vertical basalt columns, explaining how they were formed and their geological significance. Visitors will be able to get a close-up view of this impressive formation, take photographs and enjoy the surrounding landscape.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
Stop for lunch at a regional restaurant, where an all-you-can-eat buffet featuring regional dishes will be served, allowing you to sample the local cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
15
At Caldeira Rasa and Caldeira Funda, the guide will stop to show you two volcanic lakes in the centre of the island, explaining their geological formation and the typical vegetation surrounding them.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16
At the Craveiro Lopes Viewpoint, the guide will stop to show you a sweeping view of the coast and the island’s villages, explaining the local geography and sharing interesting facts about the history and culture of these villages. You’ll be able to take in the valley scenery, take photographs and soak up the tranquillity of the place.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17
At Lagoa da Lomba, the guide will stop to show you a peaceful lagoon in the island’s interior, surrounded by pastures and rolling hills. Visitors can admire the calm water reflecting the landscape.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- É obrigatório informar o guia sobre condições médicas relevantes antes do início do tour.
- Todos os participantes devem seguir as instruções do guia para garantir a segurança durante toda a experiência.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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