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Quoi voir au Portugal? English translation pending
Bonjour,
J'envisage de partir au portugal fin juin 2003 pour 10 jours. Si quelqu'un pouvait me conseiller sur les villes qu'il faut voir absolument et me faire profiter de ses expériences à travers ce pays. Merci d'avance
J'envisage de partir au portugal fin juin 2003 pour 10 jours. Si quelqu'un pouvait me conseiller sur les villes qu'il faut voir absolument et me faire profiter de ses expériences à travers ce pays. Merci d'avance
Which agency to organize hikes between Santo Antão and São Nicolau?
Hi there, I’m trying to leave for 15 days very soon to São Vicente. I’m either looking to join an agency or figure things out on my own to go hiking on one of these islands or both. From what I’ve seen, it’s not easy to organize with local transport, so it gets expensive. Can I use the services of a small local agency? I’m looking for the simplest way to hike for several days. Also, how do you get from São Vicente to São Nicolau? Thanks in advance and have a great day!
Aichatou
CAPE VERDE 2025: 3 weeks, 4 islands.
And we still haven’t seen everything!
Before setting off for new horizons at the end of this year, it’s time for me to share my trip to Cape Verde this summer 2025.
I particularly love these spontaneous trips, and our stay in Cape Verde is one of those because it was only at the beginning of April that we decided on this getaway, which had been catching our eye for a while, given our love for the mountains.
As always—well, when it’s open—I turned to VF, and I want to immediately thank Marie, aka ptitortue, who helped me a lot in planning this trip through her travel journals and our exchanges!
Because Cape Verde is both small and vast! We decided not to rush from one airport to another, to enjoy the places and the people, but also to relax, since the work backlog from being stuck in May (see my previous travel journal 😅) had to be caught up on in June.
So, 4 islands will be our winners from 06/28 to 07/19:
Santiago first for logistical reasons, as round-trip flights from the capital Praia were the cheapest (650 €/person from Lyon via Lisbon with TAP, still!)
São Vicente, because it’s the gateway to the next one but ultimately more than that...
Santo Antão, pretty much the main goal of the trip since Marie (and the photos) had really sold it to me.
And finally, Sal Island, for some rest—a non-negotiable condition for my other half—and we’ll see that I should’ve listened to Marie...
That said, what a chatterbox I am—buckle up, flight attendants at the doors, off we go on new beautiful escapes! (Thanks to Sophie for the easy loan)
Last note for my eager fan club 😏: yes, there will be alcohol—how could there not be in the land of grogue!
It starts here:
https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10790234;a=10790234

I particularly love these spontaneous trips, and our stay in Cape Verde is one of those because it was only at the beginning of April that we decided on this getaway, which had been catching our eye for a while, given our love for the mountains.
As always—well, when it’s open—I turned to VF, and I want to immediately thank Marie, aka ptitortue, who helped me a lot in planning this trip through her travel journals and our exchanges!
Because Cape Verde is both small and vast! We decided not to rush from one airport to another, to enjoy the places and the people, but also to relax, since the work backlog from being stuck in May (see my previous travel journal 😅) had to be caught up on in June.
So, 4 islands will be our winners from 06/28 to 07/19:
Santiago first for logistical reasons, as round-trip flights from the capital Praia were the cheapest (650 €/person from Lyon via Lisbon with TAP, still!)
São Vicente, because it’s the gateway to the next one but ultimately more than that...
Santo Antão, pretty much the main goal of the trip since Marie (and the photos) had really sold it to me.
And finally, Sal Island, for some rest—a non-negotiable condition for my other half—and we’ll see that I should’ve listened to Marie...
That said, what a chatterbox I am—buckle up, flight attendants at the doors, off we go on new beautiful escapes! (Thanks to Sophie for the easy loan)
Last note for my eager fan club 😏: yes, there will be alcohol—how could there not be in the land of grogue!
It starts here:
https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10790234;a=10790234

Madeira Between Lockdowns - July-August 2021
Hi there,
I'm starting a new travel journal with my itinerary and memories in mind, and maybe a few photos if I can find some.
The context:
April 2020, I was supposed to go to Uzbekistan, and October 2020 to Texas: both canceled due to COVID. Summer vacations in 2020 weren’t gonna be fun. Optimistic, I’d rescheduled both trips for roughly the same dates in 2021: the first was canceled again because of COVID, the second due to U.S. entry conditions (still COVID-related!). Summer vacations in 2021 *had* to be more fun, or I was gonna lose it!!! Plus, our parents are dealing with health issues, which is weighing us down—we really need to get away!
So I looked into where we could go, somewhere we could live almost normally. I saw that Madeira had implemented strict COVID measures but that life on the island was pretty chill afterward. For me, Madeira = sun + hiking + landscapes. BINGO.
Day 1: The flight and arrival on the island
Flight with TAP via Lisbon, departing around noon. We wore our masks properly on the plane. (My last flight was to Portugal, and I told myself I’d break the jinx and leave COVID behind us.) Layover in Lisbon, then an afternoon flight to Madeira. The landing went smoothly, no wind. Cristiano Ronaldo Airport in Funchal is known for being one of the trickiest in the world due to crosswinds. The checks were standard, except COVID added an extra step. Before the trip, I had to fill out a questionnaire (Madeira Safe). Once there, a group of young people—probably students—greeted us, each with a tablet. The health questionnaire and vaccine check were super quick. Then we saw a doctor, and just like that, we were wished a great stay. Honestly, it was so well organized that it only took 10 minutes. We wouldn’t put our masks back on until we returned!
A taxi took us to our hotel in the hills above Funchal—a pretty upscale place, which isn’t our usual style, but we needed it this time! Dinner on the hotel terrace with the city at our feet. Amazing!
HOTEL: Quinta da Bela Vista
The +: We’re traveling!!! The -: Nothing.
The context:
April 2020, I was supposed to go to Uzbekistan, and October 2020 to Texas: both canceled due to COVID. Summer vacations in 2020 weren’t gonna be fun. Optimistic, I’d rescheduled both trips for roughly the same dates in 2021: the first was canceled again because of COVID, the second due to U.S. entry conditions (still COVID-related!). Summer vacations in 2021 *had* to be more fun, or I was gonna lose it!!! Plus, our parents are dealing with health issues, which is weighing us down—we really need to get away!
So I looked into where we could go, somewhere we could live almost normally. I saw that Madeira had implemented strict COVID measures but that life on the island was pretty chill afterward. For me, Madeira = sun + hiking + landscapes. BINGO.
Day 1: The flight and arrival on the island
Flight with TAP via Lisbon, departing around noon. We wore our masks properly on the plane. (My last flight was to Portugal, and I told myself I’d break the jinx and leave COVID behind us.) Layover in Lisbon, then an afternoon flight to Madeira. The landing went smoothly, no wind. Cristiano Ronaldo Airport in Funchal is known for being one of the trickiest in the world due to crosswinds. The checks were standard, except COVID added an extra step. Before the trip, I had to fill out a questionnaire (Madeira Safe). Once there, a group of young people—probably students—greeted us, each with a tablet. The health questionnaire and vaccine check were super quick. Then we saw a doctor, and just like that, we were wished a great stay. Honestly, it was so well organized that it only took 10 minutes. We wouldn’t put our masks back on until we returned!
A taxi took us to our hotel in the hills above Funchal—a pretty upscale place, which isn’t our usual style, but we needed it this time! Dinner on the hotel terrace with the city at our feet. Amazing!
HOTEL: Quinta da Bela Vista
The +: We’re traveling!!! The -: Nothing.
Travel companions for summer 2025 (Spain)
Hi there,
I’m looking for travel companions for summer 2025!
I’d like to stay in Europe—why not Spain? I’m after beaches, hotels with pools now and then, and a few sightseeing stops.
A road trip could be fun—anyone interested?
Thanks! !
I’m looking for travel companions for summer 2025!
I’d like to stay in Europe—why not Spain? I’m after beaches, hotels with pools now and then, and a few sightseeing stops.
A road trip could be fun—anyone interested?
Thanks! !
Information on the EuroVelo Portugal route for a family trip
Hi,
Like every summer, I’m looking for a (not too distant) destination to cycle with my family for about 3 weeks. I’m drawn to the EuroVelo 1 route in Portugal. Do any of you have information to share? Are there sections that are more or less difficult? Routes that are more or less safe? I’ve heard that Portuguese drivers aren’t very cautious on the road, especially around cyclists.
Thanks for your feedback and experiences!
Where to go this summer on a tight budget?
Hi there! 😊
I’d love to take my two kids (12 and 14) away in July.
We’ve never traveled all three of us together before.
My son would like to go to Italy, but nothing’s set in stone… We’d like to go abroad, but I have two tricky conditions:
- Budget max 1000 € all-in, I’ve tried but I can’t save any more than that 😅
- I have some health issues, so… I can’t drive for more than 2-3 hours. No way we can go by car. Also, once we’re there, I can’t do long hikes or sports (short walks and swimming are fine).
Any ideas, please?
I’ve started looking at Airbnbs and the prices are reasonable, but as soon as I check flight tickets 😵💸🔥
Maybe it’s better to go for an all-inclusive place like Booking.com?
Thanks so much to anyone who can help! 😊
Any ideas, please?
I’ve started looking at Airbnbs and the prices are reasonable, but as soon as I check flight tickets 😵💸🔥
Maybe it’s better to go for an all-inclusive place like Booking.com?
Thanks so much to anyone who can help! 😊
3 weeks camping in the Azores, August 2024
Hi everyone,
So glad this forum is back up! Here’s a recap of our three little weeks in the Azores in August 2024, camping on Terceira, Flores/Corvo, and São Miguel, with a special focus on the camping side—something I struggled to find info on before we left.
As others have mentioned, a trip to the Azores isn’t something you can improvise last-minute, especially in August. The rental car fleet is limited, so prices go up as availability drops, and vacation rentals/hotels are scarce. Plus, inter-island flights and ferries aren’t exactly frequent. I picked our destination in mid-April, and there were already few rental car options left (some local companies had nothing), and no accommodations on Flores for our dates—or only very expensive ones requiring multiple location changes. Since we love camping, we decided to bring our gear without really knowing what to expect.
Flight with TAP (426 €): Outbound: Lyon → Lisbon → Terceira Return: São Miguel → Lisbon (9-hour stopover for a quick visit) → Lyon
Inter-island flights with SATA: Terceira → Flores (via Horta): 87 € Flores → São Miguel: 90 €
I rented all three cars from the same local company, Ilha Grande—they weren’t picky about the car’s condition. For a Clio (or similar): Terceira (4 days): 461 € Flores (5 days): 623 € São Miguel (8 days): 730 €
Weather: The first two weeks were gorgeous—blue skies, no rain, and even hotter than we expected, around 30°C (temperatures barely dropped at night). The last week of August brought more fine rain (mostly at night) and temps between 20 and 25°C (a light jacket was nice in the mornings and evenings).
TERCEIRA: A great introduction! When I looked at what each island had to offer, Terceira wasn’t at the top of my list, but flying into Terceira cut costs and fit our schedule well, so we spent 4 days there. It turned out to be a lovely start.
For camping, we stayed at Salga Campismo in Porto Judeu, 20 minutes from the airport. We discovered that the island’s campsites were packed with locals—extended families or groups of friends having big, festive gatherings with barbecues and long tables. They spend their summers camping instead of at home, and some even commute to work from there. They had huge tents for sleeping, plus tarps for cooking and relaxing—way more gear than the tourists. Since the week of August 15th is peak vacation time (like in France), we struggled to find a spot, and the nights were pretty noisy. This was the only campsite of the trip with numbered pitches. It’s right by the ocean, next to natural pools. Facilities were decent, with hot showers and picnic tables. Lots of shaded spots. Cost: 4 € per small tent + 2 € per person. Electrical outlets were free (20 € deposit). During our explorations, we passed by Cinco Ribeiras campsite (west coast), which seemed similar.
Camping gas: Always ask the campsite reception if any travelers left a gas canister before buying a new one! Before the trip, I emailed each island’s tourism office, and they gave me addresses for Campingaz bottles. On Terceira, No. 13 Rua João Vaz Corte Real in Angra do Heroísmo (an agricultural store in the industrial zone). CV300 cartridge: 10 €. Note: The tourism office gave me the name of the neighboring store, which didn’t carry that brand.
Fridge: No fridges at any campsite on any island. We had a foldable cooler and found bags of crushed ice in supermarkets’ fish sections.
Things to see: Key takeaway: Do the must-see spots early in your stay in case the weather doesn’t cooperate. We were lucky and saw all the viewpoints without clouds—apparently not always the case!
Our main visits/hikes on Terceira: Miradouro Serra do Cume (a must—*the* iconic Terceira photo)
Furnas do Enxofre (free): Few fumaroles, but a pretty 1 km walk through moss and endemic plants. Hike PRC01 TER – Misterios Negros (some acrobatic sections, but a very scenic path). Monte Brasil + Angra do Heroísmo: Lovely town. Hike PR02 TER – Baía da Agualva: Nice, but not much shade (along the coast). Quatro Ribeiras: Church and swimming in natural pools. Biscoitos natural pools: Too touristy (but still free).


FLORES: Our favorite! This was the island I *had* to visit, and we weren’t disappointed—no mass tourism, just stunning nature.
For camping, we chose Santa Cruz campsite. Unlike Terceira, it was only tourists here. Very little shade, but ocean views. Modern facilities with hot showers, clotheslines, and a charging station. A big area with picnic tables, each with a barbecue and sink, all sheltered. Right across from gorgeous natural pools. FREE (you can leave a tip for the caretaker).
For Campingaz, the campsite manager stores canisters and gear left by campers. Otherwise, you can find them at Movipesca.
During a hike, we passed by Fajã Grande campsite (campsites here double as picnic spots for everyone). It’s terraced, with no shade, but very clean facilities and a small bar/restaurant nearby. Natural pools across the street. When we stopped by midday, there were only a few tents. Fajã Grande felt even quieter than Santa Cruz, with just one supermarket.
We also picnicked at Ponta Delgada campsite in the north. Impeccable facilities, lots of picnic tables with barbecues. Empty when we were there. A bit out of the way.
Rental car or not on Flores? Given the high cost, I really debated whether we needed a car. In Santa Cruz, the port, airport, and supermarkets are walkable, and the most famous hikes are one-way, not loops. So I contacted a taxi (the tourism office emails a list of drivers—they don’t wait for customers; you have to call). Prices were around 20 € for Santa Cruz to Fajã Grande, for example. That means you could take several taxi trips before the rental car (over 100 €/day) pays off. But it does mean planning your route and schedule in advance, leaving little room for spontaneity. The taxi I contacted was already booked solid in July, so I decided to keep the car and adjust our hikes to make loops. (FYI, we’re in our 50s, two couples splitting costs—maybe a different calculation if we were 25!) No regrets—it gave us way more freedom.
Our main visits/hikes:
Hike (amazing): Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro (the iconic waterfalls) → Fajã Grande → Poço do Bacalhau (swim in the waterfall) → Aldeia da Cuada → Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro. Hike PR04: Loop from Miradouro da Fajã de Lopo Vaz, then down to the beach via the trail. Return along the pebble beach before climbing back up. Worth it, but the descent and ascent are steep.
By car: Miradouro do Portal (great view of the coast to Fajã Grande) – Rocha dos Bordões (basalt columns) – Miradouro das Lagoas Rasa e Funda (a must) – Miradouro da Fajã do Conde.
Hike: Miradouro das Lagoas Funda e Comprida, Lagoa Negra, Seca e Branda, Lagoa Branca. A bit muddy and not as memorable as other hikes. The best part (a must) is the view from the starting miradouro.


By car: The north of the island.
CORVO: Stunning!!
No spots left on the ferry (12 seats), so we took a tourist zodiac (booked a few weeks ahead by email, but there were still spots the day of—several boats make the trip). On the way out, we cruised along Flores’ coast to see waterfalls and caves. On the return, they looked for dolphins (we saw some! 🙂 ). Boat price: 35 € per person. At Corvo, minibuses shuttle between the port and the top of the caldera (10 € round-trip per person). Lots of people just stop at the viewpoint when the shuttle arrives, so we weren’t too crowded on the caldera hike. But it’s too tight on time to walk back down to the port. If you really want to, I think you’d need to stay overnight. All boats spend the same amount of time on the island.

SÃO MIGUEL: Back to civilization—but not just that! São Miguel is way more touristy than the other islands (though still nothing compared to other destinations), but it’s worth it for all the natural sites.
For camping, to avoid long drives, we started at Sete Cidades campsite on the west side. A big, free, terraced campsite with some shade. We were there the last week of August, when crowds start thinning, so there was space—a mix of tourists and locals. A few picnic tables with barbecues. For facilities, one side for men, one for women, each with one toilet (cleaned regularly) and three outdoor cold showers (swimsuits recommended). You can charge your phone in the caretaker’s hut.
After exploring the west, we moved to Furnas for the rest of the trip. We arrived on a Friday night, and the campsite was packed with locals spending the weekend. It emptied out Sunday afternoon. A large, shady campsite with several bathroom blocks (hot showers). There’s a restaurant, but only two picnic tables. Cost: 3.5 € per small tent + 3.5 € per person.
Campingaz: We bought canisters at Decathlon in Ponta Delgada (next to Decathlon, there’s a big shopping center for groceries). Didn’t ask at Sete Cidades, but at Furnas, there was a closet full of gas bottles of all sizes left by campers.
Main visits/hikes: Sete Cidades and the surrounding lakes (lots of viewpoints and short hikes): Beautiful.

Swimming in the hot springs at Ponta da Ferraria (west side of the island).

Furnas: The lake, fumaroles, and parks (like Terra Nostra).

Lagoa do Fogo (gorgeous).

Gorreana tea factory (nice hike through the tea fields + guided tour), Ribeira Grande, Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz. The east coast and Ribeira dos Caldeirões park. Ponta Delgada.
Final thoughts: The Azores are a fantastic discovery for nature lovers—lakes, waterfalls, and tranquility. Almost all sites are accessible without hiking (though it’s a shame not to). The “miradouros” (viewpoints) have parking, often with toilets and picnic tables (always very clean), which helps protect nature. Camping is totally doable and really enjoyable! Our only disappointment: Not finding good fruits and veggies (except for São Miguel’s delicious but expensive pineapples).
If you have any questions, I’d be happy to help! Christine
So glad this forum is back up! Here’s a recap of our three little weeks in the Azores in August 2024, camping on Terceira, Flores/Corvo, and São Miguel, with a special focus on the camping side—something I struggled to find info on before we left.
As others have mentioned, a trip to the Azores isn’t something you can improvise last-minute, especially in August. The rental car fleet is limited, so prices go up as availability drops, and vacation rentals/hotels are scarce. Plus, inter-island flights and ferries aren’t exactly frequent. I picked our destination in mid-April, and there were already few rental car options left (some local companies had nothing), and no accommodations on Flores for our dates—or only very expensive ones requiring multiple location changes. Since we love camping, we decided to bring our gear without really knowing what to expect.
Flight with TAP (426 €): Outbound: Lyon → Lisbon → Terceira Return: São Miguel → Lisbon (9-hour stopover for a quick visit) → Lyon
Inter-island flights with SATA: Terceira → Flores (via Horta): 87 € Flores → São Miguel: 90 €
I rented all three cars from the same local company, Ilha Grande—they weren’t picky about the car’s condition. For a Clio (or similar): Terceira (4 days): 461 € Flores (5 days): 623 € São Miguel (8 days): 730 €
Weather: The first two weeks were gorgeous—blue skies, no rain, and even hotter than we expected, around 30°C (temperatures barely dropped at night). The last week of August brought more fine rain (mostly at night) and temps between 20 and 25°C (a light jacket was nice in the mornings and evenings).
TERCEIRA: A great introduction! When I looked at what each island had to offer, Terceira wasn’t at the top of my list, but flying into Terceira cut costs and fit our schedule well, so we spent 4 days there. It turned out to be a lovely start.
For camping, we stayed at Salga Campismo in Porto Judeu, 20 minutes from the airport. We discovered that the island’s campsites were packed with locals—extended families or groups of friends having big, festive gatherings with barbecues and long tables. They spend their summers camping instead of at home, and some even commute to work from there. They had huge tents for sleeping, plus tarps for cooking and relaxing—way more gear than the tourists. Since the week of August 15th is peak vacation time (like in France), we struggled to find a spot, and the nights were pretty noisy. This was the only campsite of the trip with numbered pitches. It’s right by the ocean, next to natural pools. Facilities were decent, with hot showers and picnic tables. Lots of shaded spots. Cost: 4 € per small tent + 2 € per person. Electrical outlets were free (20 € deposit). During our explorations, we passed by Cinco Ribeiras campsite (west coast), which seemed similar.
Camping gas: Always ask the campsite reception if any travelers left a gas canister before buying a new one! Before the trip, I emailed each island’s tourism office, and they gave me addresses for Campingaz bottles. On Terceira, No. 13 Rua João Vaz Corte Real in Angra do Heroísmo (an agricultural store in the industrial zone). CV300 cartridge: 10 €. Note: The tourism office gave me the name of the neighboring store, which didn’t carry that brand.
Fridge: No fridges at any campsite on any island. We had a foldable cooler and found bags of crushed ice in supermarkets’ fish sections.
Things to see: Key takeaway: Do the must-see spots early in your stay in case the weather doesn’t cooperate. We were lucky and saw all the viewpoints without clouds—apparently not always the case!
Our main visits/hikes on Terceira: Miradouro Serra do Cume (a must—*the* iconic Terceira photo)
Furnas do Enxofre (free): Few fumaroles, but a pretty 1 km walk through moss and endemic plants. Hike PRC01 TER – Misterios Negros (some acrobatic sections, but a very scenic path). Monte Brasil + Angra do Heroísmo: Lovely town. Hike PR02 TER – Baía da Agualva: Nice, but not much shade (along the coast). Quatro Ribeiras: Church and swimming in natural pools. Biscoitos natural pools: Too touristy (but still free).


FLORES: Our favorite! This was the island I *had* to visit, and we weren’t disappointed—no mass tourism, just stunning nature.
For camping, we chose Santa Cruz campsite. Unlike Terceira, it was only tourists here. Very little shade, but ocean views. Modern facilities with hot showers, clotheslines, and a charging station. A big area with picnic tables, each with a barbecue and sink, all sheltered. Right across from gorgeous natural pools. FREE (you can leave a tip for the caretaker).
For Campingaz, the campsite manager stores canisters and gear left by campers. Otherwise, you can find them at Movipesca.
During a hike, we passed by Fajã Grande campsite (campsites here double as picnic spots for everyone). It’s terraced, with no shade, but very clean facilities and a small bar/restaurant nearby. Natural pools across the street. When we stopped by midday, there were only a few tents. Fajã Grande felt even quieter than Santa Cruz, with just one supermarket.
We also picnicked at Ponta Delgada campsite in the north. Impeccable facilities, lots of picnic tables with barbecues. Empty when we were there. A bit out of the way.
Rental car or not on Flores? Given the high cost, I really debated whether we needed a car. In Santa Cruz, the port, airport, and supermarkets are walkable, and the most famous hikes are one-way, not loops. So I contacted a taxi (the tourism office emails a list of drivers—they don’t wait for customers; you have to call). Prices were around 20 € for Santa Cruz to Fajã Grande, for example. That means you could take several taxi trips before the rental car (over 100 €/day) pays off. But it does mean planning your route and schedule in advance, leaving little room for spontaneity. The taxi I contacted was already booked solid in July, so I decided to keep the car and adjust our hikes to make loops. (FYI, we’re in our 50s, two couples splitting costs—maybe a different calculation if we were 25!) No regrets—it gave us way more freedom.
Our main visits/hikes:
Hike (amazing): Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro (the iconic waterfalls) → Fajã Grande → Poço do Bacalhau (swim in the waterfall) → Aldeia da Cuada → Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro. Hike PR04: Loop from Miradouro da Fajã de Lopo Vaz, then down to the beach via the trail. Return along the pebble beach before climbing back up. Worth it, but the descent and ascent are steep.
By car: Miradouro do Portal (great view of the coast to Fajã Grande) – Rocha dos Bordões (basalt columns) – Miradouro das Lagoas Rasa e Funda (a must) – Miradouro da Fajã do Conde.
Hike: Miradouro das Lagoas Funda e Comprida, Lagoa Negra, Seca e Branda, Lagoa Branca. A bit muddy and not as memorable as other hikes. The best part (a must) is the view from the starting miradouro.

By car: The north of the island.
CORVO: Stunning!!
No spots left on the ferry (12 seats), so we took a tourist zodiac (booked a few weeks ahead by email, but there were still spots the day of—several boats make the trip). On the way out, we cruised along Flores’ coast to see waterfalls and caves. On the return, they looked for dolphins (we saw some! 🙂 ). Boat price: 35 € per person. At Corvo, minibuses shuttle between the port and the top of the caldera (10 € round-trip per person). Lots of people just stop at the viewpoint when the shuttle arrives, so we weren’t too crowded on the caldera hike. But it’s too tight on time to walk back down to the port. If you really want to, I think you’d need to stay overnight. All boats spend the same amount of time on the island.

SÃO MIGUEL: Back to civilization—but not just that! São Miguel is way more touristy than the other islands (though still nothing compared to other destinations), but it’s worth it for all the natural sites.
For camping, to avoid long drives, we started at Sete Cidades campsite on the west side. A big, free, terraced campsite with some shade. We were there the last week of August, when crowds start thinning, so there was space—a mix of tourists and locals. A few picnic tables with barbecues. For facilities, one side for men, one for women, each with one toilet (cleaned regularly) and three outdoor cold showers (swimsuits recommended). You can charge your phone in the caretaker’s hut.
After exploring the west, we moved to Furnas for the rest of the trip. We arrived on a Friday night, and the campsite was packed with locals spending the weekend. It emptied out Sunday afternoon. A large, shady campsite with several bathroom blocks (hot showers). There’s a restaurant, but only two picnic tables. Cost: 3.5 € per small tent + 3.5 € per person.
Campingaz: We bought canisters at Decathlon in Ponta Delgada (next to Decathlon, there’s a big shopping center for groceries). Didn’t ask at Sete Cidades, but at Furnas, there was a closet full of gas bottles of all sizes left by campers.
Main visits/hikes: Sete Cidades and the surrounding lakes (lots of viewpoints and short hikes): Beautiful.

Swimming in the hot springs at Ponta da Ferraria (west side of the island).

Furnas: The lake, fumaroles, and parks (like Terra Nostra).

Lagoa do Fogo (gorgeous).

Gorreana tea factory (nice hike through the tea fields + guided tour), Ribeira Grande, Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz. The east coast and Ribeira dos Caldeirões park. Ponta Delgada.
Final thoughts: The Azores are a fantastic discovery for nature lovers—lakes, waterfalls, and tranquility. Almost all sites are accessible without hiking (though it’s a shame not to). The “miradouros” (viewpoints) have parking, often with toilets and picnic tables (always very clean), which helps protect nature. Camping is totally doable and really enjoyable! Our only disappointment: Not finding good fruits and veggies (except for São Miguel’s delicious but expensive pineapples).
If you have any questions, I’d be happy to help! Christine
TAP/Brussels Airlines pour Dakar English translation pending
bonjour, quelqu'un aurait il un retour d expérience avec une de ces compagnies ?
Surtout la TAP qu on me déconseille mais 2 fois moins chère...
Merciii
Ville et région au Portugal pour une dizaine de jours avec un bébé English translation pending
Dans le cas ou les frontières rouvrent cet été... ( ce que je ne comprends pas c'est qu'il y a deja des vols dispos mais bon)
Avez- vous une ville/ région à me conseiller pour passer une dizaine de jours sans s'ennuyer, avec un bébé de 1 an (donc temperatures clémentes) ? Nous aimons un peu de plage, de belles balades, des randos, des beaux paysages...
Merci !🙂
Avez- vous une ville/ région à me conseiller pour passer une dizaine de jours sans s'ennuyer, avec un bébé de 1 an (donc temperatures clémentes) ? Nous aimons un peu de plage, de belles balades, des randos, des beaux paysages...
Merci !🙂
Comment joindre la compagnie TAP-Air Portugal? English translation pending
Bonjour,
Je cherche à obtenir un avoir en échange de nos billets, départ le 17 avril pour le Cap-Vert. Je n'arrive pas à avoir la TAP par téléphone (numéro surtaxé par ailleurs ...) et je ne vois pas comment faire via "manage your booking" alors que c'est la solution préconisée sur le site. Quelqu'un y est-il parvenu ? Puis-je faire la demande par mail ou courrier ?
Merci !
Je cherche à obtenir un avoir en échange de nos billets, départ le 17 avril pour le Cap-Vert. Je n'arrive pas à avoir la TAP par téléphone (numéro surtaxé par ailleurs ...) et je ne vois pas comment faire via "manage your booking" alors que c'est la solution préconisée sur le site. Quelqu'un y est-il parvenu ? Puis-je faire la demande par mail ou courrier ?
Merci !
Arrivée de Qatar Airways à Lyon 5 jours par semaine en juin English translation pending
Enfin Qatar arrive à Lyon...et il est grand temps de désenclaver Marseille, Toulouse et Bordeaux.
Ce mercredi, la compagnie a annoncé le lancement le 23 juin prochain de la ligne Doha-Lyon à raison de cinq vols par semaine, sa troisième ligne en France après Paris (trois vols par jour) et Nice (5 vols par semaine).
Pour autant, la compagnie va prochainement avoir d'autres moyens de se développer en Europe, et en France en particulier, dès que sera signé par le Conseil européen l'accord de ciel ouvert signé l'an dernier par la Commission européenne et le Qatar.
L'ouverture de la destination lyonnaise est l'une des huit nouveautés du programme d'été de Qatar Airways, avec Nur-Sultan et Almaty (Kazakhstan), Cebu (Philippines), Accra (Ghana), Trébizonde (Turquie), Luanda (Angola) et Siem Reap (Cambodge).
Pour Nice, Emirates attend depuis des années son second vol quotidien le soir.
Quant à Oman Air, la compagnie attend depuis plus de 3 ans pour venir se poser à Nice, ce qui éviterai de passer par Munich (Oman Air est en partage de code avec Lufthansa) pour partir vers l'Asie!
Pour l'industrie du tourisme et le trafic cargo de la région (le surplus du cargo d'Emirates part pour Francfort en camion) , il est grand temps que ce terrible protectionnisme déguisé cesse!
Ce mercredi, la compagnie a annoncé le lancement le 23 juin prochain de la ligne Doha-Lyon à raison de cinq vols par semaine, sa troisième ligne en France après Paris (trois vols par jour) et Nice (5 vols par semaine).
Pour autant, la compagnie va prochainement avoir d'autres moyens de se développer en Europe, et en France en particulier, dès que sera signé par le Conseil européen l'accord de ciel ouvert signé l'an dernier par la Commission européenne et le Qatar.
L'ouverture de la destination lyonnaise est l'une des huit nouveautés du programme d'été de Qatar Airways, avec Nur-Sultan et Almaty (Kazakhstan), Cebu (Philippines), Accra (Ghana), Trébizonde (Turquie), Luanda (Angola) et Siem Reap (Cambodge).
Pour Nice, Emirates attend depuis des années son second vol quotidien le soir.
Quant à Oman Air, la compagnie attend depuis plus de 3 ans pour venir se poser à Nice, ce qui éviterai de passer par Munich (Oman Air est en partage de code avec Lufthansa) pour partir vers l'Asie!
Pour l'industrie du tourisme et le trafic cargo de la région (le surplus du cargo d'Emirates part pour Francfort en camion) , il est grand temps que ce terrible protectionnisme déguisé cesse!
Meilleur site pour réserver une croisière Méditerranée, vos coups de coeur, etc English translation pending
Bonsoir nous planifions une croisière en Méditerranée. J’aimerais avoir vos coups Coeur, endroit ou compagnie à éviter, meilleur site pour réserver etc?
Merci de votre aide.
Merci de votre aide.
Un voyage "leve leve" à Sao Tomé English translation pending
Bonjour,
déjà 10 jours que nous sommes rentrés de ce magnifique pays qu'est Sao Tome et Principe. Que d'émotions, de belles rencontres et de découvertes, bref, la claque. Voici mon article "compte rendu", bon voyage!
www.selamat-jalan.com/.../un-voyage-leve-leve-à-sao-tomé/
Ouverture d'une base Transavia à Montpellier English translation pending
le Cie Transavia va ouvrir pour la saison été 2020, en avril, une base opérationnelle avec 2 machines et donc de nouvelles lignes visiblement orientés bassin méditerranéen
Grève Ryanair en septembre English translation pending
Bonjour à Tous,
je voudrais pour une fête de famille donc date fixe faire un aller Séville Francfort le 27 septembre avec Ryan Air et retour le 30 septembre Francfort /Faro toujours avec Ryan Air (
, mais j'ai entendu parler de grève. Quelqu'un aurait + d'info
D'avance merci
Transit d'une heure à Casablanca, suffisant? English translation pending
Bonjour Je dois me rendre à Dakar au mois de Novembre Je pars de Toulouse, je vais passer par Casablanca avec la RAM Je n ai que 1 heure pour avoir ma correspondance pour Dakar Est ce que d autres personnes ont prit ce vol car il me semble que 1 heure C est un peu juste je ne connais pas l aéroport de Casablanca Merci pour vos réponses Cordialement
Température entre le 20 septembre et 15 octobre au Portugal English translation pending
Bonjour,
Quelle est la température au Portugal pour ces dates? De Porto en Algarve. Fait-il encore chaud pour profiter des plages?
Merci!
Quelle est la température au Portugal pour ces dates? De Porto en Algarve. Fait-il encore chaud pour profiter des plages?
Merci!
Tarif Lyon - New York English translation pending
bjr
je consulte le sprix popur aller à NYC à la toussaint et ma trésorière fait la tête...
2500 euros pour 4 avec bagages en soute... un peu moins que LAI (3100) ça fait un peu chérot
suis je nul en recherche de tarif ou bien est ce normal
merci de la consoler
2500 euros pour 4 avec bagages en soute... un peu moins que LAI (3100) ça fait un peu chérot
suis je nul en recherche de tarif ou bien est ce normal
merci de la consoler
Escale croisière à Reykjavik English translation pending
bonjour
de part la croisiere, une escale est prévu à Reykjavik de 12h à 21h
2 excursions s'offrent à moi :
le cercle d'or la visite de la ville
pour un premier pied à terre en Islande, que faire ??
merci
de part la croisiere, une escale est prévu à Reykjavik de 12h à 21h
2 excursions s'offrent à moi :
le cercle d'or la visite de la ville
pour un premier pied à terre en Islande, que faire ??
merci
Acheter ou louer à l'année et dans quelle région côtière du Portugal? English translation pending
Bonjour.
une idée nous trotte dans l'esprit: acheter un bien ou louer une partie de l'année au Portugal en bord de mer. Afin de "profiter" du climat, douceur de vivre, accueil, coût de la vie. Village côtier ou petite ville sur la côte. Avez-vous un ressenti sur un endroit, région à privilégier ? Merci.
une idée nous trotte dans l'esprit: acheter un bien ou louer une partie de l'année au Portugal en bord de mer. Afin de "profiter" du climat, douceur de vivre, accueil, coût de la vie. Village côtier ou petite ville sur la côte. Avez-vous un ressenti sur un endroit, région à privilégier ? Merci.
Les îles de l'Atlantique sur le Midnatsol (Hurtigruten) English translation pending
Bonjour
Depuis plusieurs années , nous cherchions une croisière faisant escale aux Açores .
Nous en avions trouvé une : celle du Divina pour son 1er retour en Europe , il y a
2 ou 3 ans mais n'avions pu donner suite .
Début Octobre dernier , notre Agence habituelle nous a invité à une réunion d'information sur les croisières proposées par Hurtigruten , compagnie essentiellement connue pour la desserte des ports norvégiens entre Bergen et Kirkenes ( l'Express Côtier ) En complément de ce service , Hurtigruten a élargi sa gamme en proposant des croisières d'exploration en période d'été vers l'Arctique et aussi l'Antarctique durant l'été austral .
Aucune de ces destinations ne nous " branchait " vraiment mais nous avons découvert dans la brochure remise lors de cette réunion que les bateaux remontant de l'Antarctique vers la Norvège faisaient une croisière de 2 semaines au départ de Lisbonne avec non pas une mais 3 escales aux Açores . 😏
Notre choix s'était porté sur un tout nouveau navire : le Roald Amundsen qui devait démarrer son activité à l'automne 2018 . Malheureusement , la mise au point de ce bateau est bien laborieuse puisqu'il est toujours en chantier ! Aie , notre projet tombait donc à l'eau Et bien non , car un second navire effectuait cette même croisière : le MS Midnatsol . Quelques différences notables : c'est un bateau déjà âgé ( plus de 15 ans ) , il n'y a pas de cabines balcon , la croisière a lieu un mois plus tôt puisqu'elle débute le 31 Mars . Mais puisque nous voulons voir les Açores , nous posons une option . Une petite pose avant de vous faire découvrir le bateau . Jean-Pierre
Début Octobre dernier , notre Agence habituelle nous a invité à une réunion d'information sur les croisières proposées par Hurtigruten , compagnie essentiellement connue pour la desserte des ports norvégiens entre Bergen et Kirkenes ( l'Express Côtier ) En complément de ce service , Hurtigruten a élargi sa gamme en proposant des croisières d'exploration en période d'été vers l'Arctique et aussi l'Antarctique durant l'été austral .
Aucune de ces destinations ne nous " branchait " vraiment mais nous avons découvert dans la brochure remise lors de cette réunion que les bateaux remontant de l'Antarctique vers la Norvège faisaient une croisière de 2 semaines au départ de Lisbonne avec non pas une mais 3 escales aux Açores . 😏
Notre choix s'était porté sur un tout nouveau navire : le Roald Amundsen qui devait démarrer son activité à l'automne 2018 . Malheureusement , la mise au point de ce bateau est bien laborieuse puisqu'il est toujours en chantier ! Aie , notre projet tombait donc à l'eau Et bien non , car un second navire effectuait cette même croisière : le MS Midnatsol . Quelques différences notables : c'est un bateau déjà âgé ( plus de 15 ans ) , il n'y a pas de cabines balcon , la croisière a lieu un mois plus tôt puisqu'elle débute le 31 Mars . Mais puisque nous voulons voir les Açores , nous posons une option . Une petite pose avant de vous faire découvrir le bateau . Jean-Pierre
Itinéraire pour nord et centre du Portugal en mai English translation pending
Bonjour à tous et toutes,
Après avoir épluché le forum et travaillé le tout sur Google, voici l'itinéraire que j'ai élaboré pour la fin mai... Je nous décris: nous sommes un couple de 48-49ans qui voyeageons à un rythme assez soutenu, c'est ce qui nous plaît, que mon conjoint adore conduire (il préfère conduire 6 à 8h par jour au lieu de prendre un bus de 30 minutes), nous sommes plutôt privés et solitaires en voyage, voulons voir qq monument et villes mais pas à en faire une indigestion, nous préférons les petites villes ou villages et ne sommes pas du genre à passer 2h à visiter une église. Normalement, nous faisons beaucoup de marche et rando mais qu'en ce moment des blessures nous ont ralenti alors nous ne ferons pas de longues randos.
16 mai – Montréal – Porto 17 mai – Arrivée Porto vers 10h, route vers Aveiro et ensuite Costa Nova pour relaxer et se remettre du décalage horaire 18 mai – Route vers Coimbra, visite de l’université, marche ds la ville, lunch tardif, route vers Batalha, visite du monastère, route vers Obidos, souper et nuit 19 mai – Visite du château, route vers Lisbonne, visite quartier de Belem, installation Cascais/Estoril 20 mai – Sintra 21 mai – Visites diverses à Lisbonne 22 mai – Route vers Evora, visite capela de los osos, autres… 23 mai – Evora - Castelo Branco – route via Parque natural da Serra da Estrella - Celorico da Beira 24 mai – Celorico da Beira – Peso da Regua (visites et/ou tour de bateau Vallée Douro) 25 mai – Peso da Regua – Amarante – Guimares - souper+nuit Porto 26 mai – Porto – Braga – Viana do Castello – soirée + nuit Porto 27 mai – Visites à Vila Nova et Porto 28 mai – Vol de retour à 12h20
J'ai lu qu'à Obidos, l'hébergement est limité, avez-vous un hébergement de charme à me suggérer? Pour hébergement 3nuits que privilégier entre Estoril, Cascais, Praia de Carcavelos, Praia de Torre... Sachant que j'hyperventile dans les grandes villes à bâtisses multi-étages. Nous aimerions au moins une nuit séjourner dans un hébergement hors du commun, en connaissez-vous? J'ai cherché sur Google mais à 250Euros la nuit, je vais passer, lol
Je vous remercie de votre lecture et tout conseil sera grandement apprécié.
Johanne
16 mai – Montréal – Porto 17 mai – Arrivée Porto vers 10h, route vers Aveiro et ensuite Costa Nova pour relaxer et se remettre du décalage horaire 18 mai – Route vers Coimbra, visite de l’université, marche ds la ville, lunch tardif, route vers Batalha, visite du monastère, route vers Obidos, souper et nuit 19 mai – Visite du château, route vers Lisbonne, visite quartier de Belem, installation Cascais/Estoril 20 mai – Sintra 21 mai – Visites diverses à Lisbonne 22 mai – Route vers Evora, visite capela de los osos, autres… 23 mai – Evora - Castelo Branco – route via Parque natural da Serra da Estrella - Celorico da Beira 24 mai – Celorico da Beira – Peso da Regua (visites et/ou tour de bateau Vallée Douro) 25 mai – Peso da Regua – Amarante – Guimares - souper+nuit Porto 26 mai – Porto – Braga – Viana do Castello – soirée + nuit Porto 27 mai – Visites à Vila Nova et Porto 28 mai – Vol de retour à 12h20
J'ai lu qu'à Obidos, l'hébergement est limité, avez-vous un hébergement de charme à me suggérer? Pour hébergement 3nuits que privilégier entre Estoril, Cascais, Praia de Carcavelos, Praia de Torre... Sachant que j'hyperventile dans les grandes villes à bâtisses multi-étages. Nous aimerions au moins une nuit séjourner dans un hébergement hors du commun, en connaissez-vous? J'ai cherché sur Google mais à 250Euros la nuit, je vais passer, lol
Je vous remercie de votre lecture et tout conseil sera grandement apprécié.
Johanne
Location de voiture en Argentine avec villes départ / arrivée différentes English translation pending
Bonjour à tous,
Nous partons un peu plus de 3 semaines en Novembre avec mon copain. Nous avons comme projet de louer une voiture sur Salta et souhaiterions descendre jusqu'à Ushuaia avec afin de profiter de la route au maximum. Le tout en 12 jours. Nous serons auparavant sur Iguazu, puis en Bolivie.
Avez-vous des bons plans pour réserver une voiture? Nous voyons des frais énormes du fait que nous rendions le véhicule dans une autre ville... Sur quel(s) site(s) faîtes-vous généralement vos résa?
Nous sommes preneurs de tout bon(s) plan(s)!
Le parcours qu'on a en tête en voiture: SALTA CACHI CAFAYATE LA RIOJA MENDOZA SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE EL CALAFATE >> Glacier Perito Moreno USHUAIA
Merci à tous pour votre aide & vos retours ! :)
Méryl & Edouard
Nous partons un peu plus de 3 semaines en Novembre avec mon copain. Nous avons comme projet de louer une voiture sur Salta et souhaiterions descendre jusqu'à Ushuaia avec afin de profiter de la route au maximum. Le tout en 12 jours. Nous serons auparavant sur Iguazu, puis en Bolivie.
Avez-vous des bons plans pour réserver une voiture? Nous voyons des frais énormes du fait que nous rendions le véhicule dans une autre ville... Sur quel(s) site(s) faîtes-vous généralement vos résa?
Nous sommes preneurs de tout bon(s) plan(s)!
Le parcours qu'on a en tête en voiture: SALTA CACHI CAFAYATE LA RIOJA MENDOZA SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE EL CALAFATE >> Glacier Perito Moreno USHUAIA
Merci à tous pour votre aide & vos retours ! :)
Méryl & Edouard
Visiter le nord du Portugal en trail routier English translation pending
bonjour
nous serons deux en moto et nous partons de paris dernière semaine d'aout
pour revenir le 25 aout.
nous ne réservons jamais à l'avance pour dormir;
Est-ce problématique ou l'hébergement n'est pas trop saturé?
Y a t-il des hébergements chez l'habitant facilement?
les accès routiers sont-ils pas trop difficiles d'accès?
en un mot que vaut-il mieux faire?
Je suis preneur de toute bonne info
D'avance merci à vous
V
Découverte du Portugal en camping-car English translation pending
bonjour ! découverte du Portugal en 3 semaines en camping car du 26 mai au 16 juin.
intéressé par le patrimoine, les sites, les plages aussi ....tous vos conseils sont les bienvenus, tant pour les aires, camping sauvages, campings ...et les sites à visiter.
Huit destinations du réseau helvétique de Vueling passent à la trappe English translation pending
Vueling réduit son réseau helvétique pour cet été. Concrètement, deux destinations qui étaient programmées de Genève passent à la trappe. Pour Zurich, ce sont six destinations qui sont supprimées. Pour la compagnie espagnole, cette décision découle de la situation chaotique vécue dans le ciel européen durant l’été dernier.
Ulla Siebke, Country Manager Germany, Austria & Switzerland: «Afin d’être mieux préparés pour cet été, nous avons décidé d’augmenter le nombre d’appareils de réserve et d’accroître la fréquence sur les lignes centrales. En conséquence, les appareils basés à Zurich ont été prévus ailleurs et les lignes concernées ont été supprimées.»
Indépendamment de cela, la compagnie a également décidé de supprimer les vols de Zurich sur Ténériffe et Grande Canarie, ainsi que de ceux entre Genève et Las Palmas. «Les jours et horaires programmés n’ont pas été acceptés par le marché et un déplacement au samedi n’était pas possible pour des raisons opérationnelles», précise Ulla Siebke.
«Parallèlement, pour cet été, nous avons étendu l’offre au départ de Zurich sur les lignes à destination d’Alicante de un à trois vols hebdomadaires et de Palma de Majorque de deux à cinq vols hebdomadaires.» Au total, la compagnie espagnole proposera 48 vols hebdomadaires au départ de la Suisse.
Dès le 31 mars prochain, les lignes suivantes ne seront plus programmées
De Genève
Grande Canarie
Rome
De Zurich
Grande Canarie
Lisbonne
Porto
Prague
Rome
Ténériffe La programmation estivale 2019 de Vueling au départ de Suisse sera la suivante:De BâleBarcelone (lu à ve, di)
De Genève
Barcelone (double quotidien)
De Zurich
Alicante (lu, je, di)
Barcelone (double quotidien)
Lanzarote (sa)
Málaga (me, ve, di)
Palma de Majorque (lu, ma, je, sa, di)
Saint-Jacques de Compostelle (ma, sa)
MSC Preziosa, départ du 7 avril de Paris English translation pending
bonjour à tous
nous faison la croisière sur le MSC PREZIOZA départ du 07 avril 2019. vol paris point à pitre arrivée au havre. quelqu'un fait il cette croisière. Ce serait sympa de dialoguer sur les escales si des personnes connaissent déjà et pourquoi pas s'entraider pour les excursions
merci à tous
muriel
A 4-day long weekend in Porto
Hello fellow travelers!!😉
My flight tickets are booked—off to Porto for a 4-day weekend!
I was thinking of spending 2 days in the Douro (from my early Saturday morning arrival (!!) until Sunday evening) and 2 days in Porto (from Sunday evening to Tuesday evening).
Does that sound reasonable to you?
I plan to rent a car for the first two days so I can be free to move around without being tied to train or bus schedules.
What are your favorite spots? Any village recommendations to visit and spend the night (Saturday night)?
Has anyone done this kind of weekend before?
Thanks in advance for all your great tips, and have a wonderful day!
Manou
Aller de Lyon à Amsterdam pour embarquer et où est le bateau? English translation pending
Bonjour et bonne année à toutes et tous
je prépare ma croisière pour septembre 2019 au départ d'Amsterdam arrivée Marseille.
J'aimerais savoir si quelqu'un a déjà donné des renseignements sur ce sujet récemment.
Je n'ai aucune précision sur l'endroit où le bateau est à quai, le port est-il éloigné de la gare ou de l'aéroport.
Tous les renseignements sont les bienvenus, je ne connais pas du tout Amsterdam, mais à plus de 80 ans nous évitons d'avoir à promener les valises d'un endroit à l'autre.
Bonne journée et merci d'avance
Mamie Simone
Mamie Simone