Azores

An archipelago that features 9 islands and a sea of emotions waiting to be discovered.

The most remote islands in the Atlantic, just a few hours from the UK offering a huge variety of dive sites and experiences including close up encounters with sharks, rays and much more.

  • Blue sharks & devil rays
  • Ideal for groups
  • Stunning natural beauty
  • Season: May to September
  • Few hours flight from London
  • Island hopping opportunities

Insider's View

The Azores is open to divers from late June to September, made up of 9 islands in the mid-Atlantic this indpendent archelpelio is a state of Portugal. Each island is typified by dramatic landscapes, fishing villages, green meadows with hedgerows of blue hydrangea and bright blues seas.

These are the most remote islands in the Atlantic, just a few hours from the UK they offer a huge variety of dive sites and experiences including close encounters with sharks, rays, turtles and much more.

Best known for whale and dolphin sightings, the Azores is a pit stop or home to around a third of the world’s species of marine mammals. These magnificent creatures can be spotted from the surface between May and October. However, the best time for scuba divers to visit is from July to September, where they will enjoy rich waters, underwater swim through, arches, caves, and cliffs. All of which provide a magnificent environment for an array of tropical fish to flourish.

The Ultimate diving team have first-hand knowledge of these incredible islands after spending 9 days diving around the Azores Archipelago. From exciting dives with Blue sharks to majestic encounters with Manta Rays and dramatic swim throughs along the islands’ coast, the Azores really is a very special diving destination.

OUR HOLIDAY PRODUCTS

Azores Twin Centre

Azores, Azores

Going to the Azores always makes you hope you can fit in as many islands as you can into one holiday. This special made itinerary lets you do just that!

  • Pico Island closeby
  • Blue Shark encounters
  • Only a short flight from the UK
  • Opportunities to explore natire
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Blue Shark Adventure

Azores, Azores

Spend a week exploring one of the nine islands that make up the Azores, nature-rich archipelago nestled in the middle of the Atlantic.

  • Blue Shark encounters
  • Short flight from the UK
  • Land tour opportunities
  • Dive Princess Alice Bank
  • Dive Condor Seamount
  • Pico Island closeby
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UD Rating - 4 Stars

Year Round

6 Hours

Advanced

From £1355

Caloura Hotel Resort

Azores, Azores

Caloura Hotel Resort is a four-star clifftop retreat in the Azores, offering ocean-view rooms, a pool, spa facilities and direct access to natural volcanic swimming spots and the Atlantic coast.

  • Set on a Clifftop w/ Atlantic Ocean Views
  • Direct Access to Natural Volcanic Pools
  • Rooms & Suites with Balcony or Terrace
  • Restaurant & Bars with Ocean Views
  • Sauna and Wellness Facilities
  • Caloura PADI Dive Centre On-site
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UD Rating - 4 Stars

Year Round

5 Hours

Advanced

From £1495

Hotel Colombo

Azores, Azores

Hotel Colombo is a relaxed hotel on Santa Maria Island, Azores, offering spacious rooms, a pool, terrace bar and easy access to beaches, volcanic landscapes and scenic coastal viewpoints.

  • Set on the Sunny Southern Coast
  • Easy Access to Airport, Harbour, & Beach
  • Rooms for Comfort-focused Island Stays
  • Outdoor Swimming Pool with Sun Terrace
  • Fitness and Basic Leisure Amenities
  • Haliotis Dive Centre Nearby
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4 Stars

May - Sep

8 Hours

Advanced

From £1750

Hotel Do Canal

Azores, Azores

Hotel Do Canal is located on the Horta ocean-front offering comfort, great service and breath-taking panoramic views over the town bay and Pico Mountain.

  • Located on Faial Island
  • Boutique hotel on a harbour
  • Amazing view of Pico mountain
  • Ideal for couples and families
  • 103 classic & executive rooms
  • B&B and HB available
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Marcelina

Saturday, 18 April 2015

The Alluring Azores

“It might be best known for its pelagic action, but as Marcelina Jesus discovered, the Azores offers a superlative mix of topside and underwater attractions for the visiting diver.”

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The Alluring Azores

Mount Pico, Azores

A stratovolcano named Mount Pico located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Pico Island, Azores.


Tour Type: Nature Tours

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Azores Geopark

Given the insular nature of the region, the Azores Geopark is supported on a geosites network dispersed by the nine islands and the surrounding seafloor


Tour Type: Trekking Tours

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Rope Adventures

This is where we hike, through a dry Canyon, while Zip Lining and Rappelling,


Tour Type: Adventure Tours

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Destination Fact File

An archipelago that features 9 islands and a sea of emotions waiting to be discovered.

Azores

Climate Information

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Destination Key Information

Currency Euro
Time Difference GMT -1
Vaccinations It is recommended that primary courses and boosters are up to date as recommended for life in Britain as well as consulting with your doctor or practice nurse 6 to 8 weeks prior to your travel date.
Tipping 10% of your bill
Passport & Visas British citizens do not require a visa for a stay of up 21 days. A 6 month valid passport is required.
Flight Routes Via Lisbon during the week with TAP Air Portugal or Direct from Gatwick on a Saturday with SATA between April and October
International Flight Durations 4 hours on the direct flight - 6 to 8 hours on the flight via Lisbon
Stopover Information Flight schedules to Sao Miguel or Horta allows for same day connections in Lisbon
Luggage Allowance 20KG hold plus up to 7KG hand luggage.
Internal Flights & Luggage Internal flight connections with SATA allow 20KG hold luggage
Transfer Information Our packages include transfers on arrival and departure day. On arrival you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to the resort. Check Hotel pages for transfer times.
Dive Season The diving season runs from the beginning of May till September with the best months being June, July and August as the better weather will give you the opportunity to visit more than one of the off shore banks during a 7 night holiday.