We Love —
- The incredible natural scenery surrounding this sustainable hotel, set on Monte Verde beach.
- Enjoying an invigorating massage using eucalyptus and lemon oil at the hotel spa.
- Walking just 20 minutes to the picturesque town of Ribeira Grande.
Hotel Verde Mar & Spa 5* —
Set on Monte Verde Beach on the island of São Miguel, Hotel Verde Mar & Spa 5* is inspired by Azorean nature and the island's volcanic landscape. The hotel takes pride in its sustainable approach, with solar panels producing much of the hotel's electricity supply, and river water collected and used for irrigation. The historic centre of Riberia Grande is just a 20-minute stroll from the hotel, while Santa Bárbara Beach lies 2 km away.
Your room —
Just for you:
- Complimentary upgrade to Double Sea View Room
This offer is based on an upgraded Double Sea View Room.
Double Sea View Room (28 m²)
The Double Sea View Rooms are modern and elegant with thoughtful amenities and fabulous views of the ocean.
Maximum room capacity
Your dining choices
This is a bed and breakfast stay.
Dine on traditional Portuguese gastronomy prepared using French techniques at the hotel restaurant. Chef Paulo Freitas and his team take pride in creating everything from grilled catch of the day to tender pork and risotto.
Upgrade to half board
Fancy the best of both worlds? You have the option to upgrade to half board at the next stage of the booking process - includes breakfast and your evening meal served in the main buffet restaurant. Not all restaurants may be applicable to your board basis and may be available at selected times only – drinks are excluded.
Your time
Just for you:
- 20% discount on spa services (promotions excluded)
Spend your days sunning yourself by the pool or on the beach while admiring gorgeous views. The spa is highly recommended, and the expert therapists use local products including algae, essential oils and sea salt.
Optional excursions —
Whale watching (half day)
Futurismo is the leading whale and dolphin-watching company in the Azores. Their excursions, which last around 3 hours, take place every day, depending on the weather conditions. All excursions are preceded by a briefing during which one of their qualified biologists explains the importance of how the Azoreans have transformed whaling into whale watching in the Azores.
Swimming with dolphins (half day)
Enjoy the experience of a lifetime: swimming with wild dolphins in the clear blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean! Encountering dolphins in their natural environment is a unique experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo excursion (lunch included; full day)
Explore the Azores' beauty at Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo. Visit Lagoa do Fogo Belvedere for a timeless view of the stunning blue lake, and savour lunch at Terra Nostra Hotel, featuring the famous "Cozido das Furnas" dish. Finish your day at the lush Terra Nostra Botanical Park.
Furnas Valley excursion (includes lunch; full day)
Explore Furnas in a stunning valley atop an extinct volcano, with lush greenery and hot springs. Visit Belvedere de Santa Iria for breathtaking views, the Gorreana tea factory for 19th-century machinery, and Pico do Ferro Belvedere for panoramic vistas. Enjoy a traditional Azorean lunch at the Terra Nostra Hotel and visit the Terra Nostra Botanical Park, a garden paradise with lakes and lush vegetation.
Your journey to the Azores —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Ribeira Grande —
Whether you're watching the sunrise creep up Pico's perfect cone, tearing around a crater lake on a mountain bike or holding your breath as a whale surfaces from the deep blue, the Azores, with their rumbling mass of beauty, are surely one of Europe's last great island adventures.
The island of São Miguel packs the best bits of the Azores into one enticingly volcanic bundle. The southern capital Ponta Delgada, is a graceful black-and-white affair, with mosaic cobbled streets meandering down to a marina lined with fish restaurants. When the fog peels back from Mirador do Rei lookout, the view of Sete Cidades is simply staggering.
