Azores honeymoon
Crater lakes, hot springs and whales in the open Atlantic. Europe’s best-kept secret.
The short answer
Best for couples who want islands, road trips, lakes & water and countryside. Go in Mar–Nov.
Best value: Sep–Jun, good weather outside peak season.
- January: Good. 17°C, 125 mm rain.
- February: Good. 17°C, 103 mm rain.
- March: Best. 17°C, 100 mm rain.
- April: Best. 17°C, 117 mm rain.
- May: Best. 19°C, 113 mm rain.
- June: Best. 21°C, 78 mm rain.
- July: Best. 24°C, 45 mm rain.
- August: Best. 25°C, 65 mm rain.
- September: Best. 24°C, 79 mm rain.
- October: Best. 22°C, 141 mm rain.
- November: Best. 19°C, 130 mm rain.
- December: Good. 18°C, 162 mm rain.
- Ideal stay
- 5–8 nights
- Fly into
- PDL
- Your visa
Visa rules depend on your passports. The visa checker shows both of yours.
Prices are estimates for two; visa rules are from a dataset. How we know
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (a good four-star or boutique hotel), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. Off-peak prices; peak months add about 20% to the stay. Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: European Commission: Schengen visa policy (link checked 10 Oct 2026).
- Visa-free:
- No application. You are admitted on arrival, for a set number of days.
- Visa on arrival:
- No application in advance. You get the visa at the airport, usually for a fee, with proof of onward travel.
- eTA (online):
- A short online authorisation before you travel, linked to your passport. Not a visa, but you can’t board without it.
- e-Visa:
- A visa you apply for online before you travel. Allow a few days to a few weeks.
- Visa required:
- Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before you travel. Allow several weeks.
When to go
The best time for a honeymoon in Azores
- January: Good. 17°C, 125 mm rain.
- February: Good. 17°C, 103 mm rain.
- March: Best. 17°C, 100 mm rain.
- April: Best. 17°C, 117 mm rain.
- May: Best. 19°C, 113 mm rain.
- June: Best. 21°C, 78 mm rain.
- July: Best. 24°C, 45 mm rain.
- August: Best. 25°C, 65 mm rain.
- September: Best. 24°C, 79 mm rain.
- October: Best. 22°C, 141 mm rain.
- November: Best. 19°C, 130 mm rain.
- December: Good. 18°C, 162 mm rain.
Month-by-month weatherTemperature, rain, sunshine and sea for all twelve months
| Month | High / low | Rain | Sun / day | Sea | For a honeymoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 14°C | 125 mm · 10 wet days | 7.3 h | 18°C | Good |
| February | 17° / 13°C | 103 mm · 8 wet days | 8.2 h | 17°C | Good |
| March | 17° / 13°C | 100 mm · 9 wet days | 9.5 h | 17°C | Best |
| April | 17° / 14°C | 117 mm · 10 wet days | 10.7 h | 17°C | Best |
| May | 19° / 15°C | 113 mm · 10 wet days | 11.4 h | 19°C | Best |
| June | 21° / 17°C | 78 mm · 7 wet days | 12.6 h | 21°C | Best |
| July | 24° / 19°C | 45 mm · 4 wet days | 13.1 h | 23°C | Best |
| August | 25° / 21°C | 65 mm · 6 wet days | 12.2 h | 25°C | Best |
| September | 24° / 20°C | 79 mm · 8 wet days | 11.0 h | 24°C | Best |
| October | 22° / 18°C | 141 mm · 10 wet days | 9.1 h | 22°C | Best |
| November | 19° / 16°C | 130 mm · 10 wet days | 7.7 h | 20°C | Best |
| December | 18° / 15°C | 162 mm · 11 wet days | 7.0 h | 19°C | Good |
Averages for 2015–2024 from Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5) 2015–2024. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com. Download this table: CSV · JSON (CC BY 4.0)
Sample Honeymoon Book
7 nights in Azores in March
When
March 2027
Stay
7 nights
Sunset
18:50
Your March
- Daytime high
- 17°C
- Night low
- 13°C
- Wet days
- 9
- Sea
- 17°C
Golden hour from 18:15; sunset 18:50.
What it costs
On the ground for two, 7 nights in March, flights not included.
- Simple & lovely$1,400$200 a night
- Comfort$2,660$380 a night
- Splurge$5,600$800 a night
Includes car hire.
About these prices
About these prices: estimates for two people, 7 nights, covering the stay (three levels, from guesthouses to four-star to five-star or villa), food, experiences and mandatory fees. Flights are not included. March prices (not peak season). Set October 2026, converted at 2026-10-09 exchange rates. Treat them as a guide: real prices often vary by 25% or more with the hotel, dates and how early you book. How we estimate
Papers
Visa rules depend on your passports. The visa checker shows both of yours.
Where this comes from
Rule from the Passport Index dataset (ilyankou/passport-index-dataset), updated 10 Oct 2026; not individually confirmed with each government. Confirm on the official site: European Commission: Schengen visa policy (link checked 10 Oct 2026).
Always confirm on the official government site before you book.
Where to stay
São Miguel
Crater lakes, hot springs and whale-watching boats.
Pico & Faial
Portugal’s highest peak, UNESCO vineyards and sailing.
Day by day
- Day 1
- DayLand at PDL and check in near São Miguel
- SunsetSunset at 18:50: an easy first dinner near São Miguel
- Day 2
- DayWhale and dolphin watching
- DayA day in Pico & Faial: portugal’s highest peak, UNESCO vineyards and sailing
- Day 3
- DayExplore São Miguel: crater lakes, hot springs and whale-watching boats
- NightHot-spring pools in Furnas
See days 4–8
- Day 4
- DawnCrater-rim hike at Sete Cidades
- DayA free afternoon: a slow walk, a book, a nap
- Day 5
- DayWine tasting in Pico’s lava-stone vineyards
- DayNothing planned. That’s the plan
- Day 6
- DayCozido stew slow-cooked in volcanic earth
- DayA free day near São Miguel
- Day 7
- DayA free day near São Miguel
- Day 8
- DaySlow breakfast and one last walk in São Miguel, then back to PDL
Trip kitWhat to book ahead, a packing list for March and a few words of Portuguese
Pack for March
- Passports, IDs and printed bookings
- A universal plug adapter
- Comfortable trail shoes
Words of love
Portuguese
“Amo-te”I love you
Obrigado / ObrigadaThank you
The full price picture is on Azores honeymoon cost and packages: 3 to 10 nights at three comfort levels, flights from eight cities and what a fair package should include. For the whole trip, how to budget for a honeymoon covers the fees that quotes leave out.
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Moments for two
Romantic things to do in Azores
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Regimantas Danys / Pexels
- Hot-spring pools in Furnasnight$
- Whale and dolphin watchingday$$
- Crater-rim hike at Sete Cidadesdawn$
- Wine tasting in Pico’s lava-stone vineyardsday$
- Cozido stew slow-cooked in volcanic earthday$
From couples who went
Real honeymoon experiences in Azores: the good and the bad
What they loved
- Things to do2
- Romance & privacy1
- Culture1
What went wrong
- Weather2
- Getting around1
- Food & drink1
Read all 8 experiences, with links to the originals
The good 4
Things to doPico
A whale-watching zodiac out of Lajes do Pico found three sperm whales and Risso's dolphins, with Pico mountain behind. Sit at the stern if you have a bad back: the swell was big.
“We saw 3 sperm whales and a number of risso dolphins along with some great views of Pico Island and the mountain from the sea.”
Couple · Fodor’s forum · May 2024 · Read the original
CultureTerceira
The UNESCO-listed town of Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira was their favourite: a good museum, trails on Monte Brasil and colourful chapels. They finished with a quiet cottage next to a forest reserve.
“The UNESCO designated city of Angra do Heroismo was our favourite city in the Azores”
Couple · Fodor’s forum · May 2024 · Read the original
Romance & privacySão Miguel
A swim where hot springs meet cold Atlantic waves at Ferraria, then sunset drinks on a clifftop spa terrace, and another day they couldn't tear themselves away from the crater lake of Lagoa do Fogo.
“We found it hard to leave that beautiful spot.”
Couple · Fodor’s forum · Apr 2024 · Read the original
Things to doSão Jorge
Two-time visitors loved hiking the ridge of São Jorge in sunshine, and still go back for the simple fresh fish at a busy beach bar on São Miguel.
“absolutely loved the spine walk on St Jorge island, we had sunny weather and the views were amazing”
Couple, repeat visitors · Tripadvisor forum · Jan 2024 · Read the original
The bad 4
WeatherSete Cidades
Seventeen days on São Miguel taught them the forecast can't be trusted for the crater views. If Sete Cidades is fogged in, switch to Furnas, where visibility doesn't matter.
“Sete Cidades is one of the worst places for fog in Sao Miguel”
Tripadvisor forum · Oct 2024 · Read the original
Getting aroundPico
Inter-island flights depend on the weather: a returning couple got stuck on Pico an extra night when it turned bad. Leave slack in an island-hopping plan.
“You definitely have to be flexible with the weather.”
Couple · Tripadvisor forum · Jan 2024 · Read the original
Food & drinkNordeste
A remote nature hotel in the Nordeste had a great pool, spa and view, but no extras in the rooms, and the worst dinner of their ten-day stay.
“Dinner was worst meal we’ve had in our ten day stay.”
Family · Tripadvisor review · Dec 2023 · Read the original
WeatherSete Cidades
On a sunny day elsewhere they reached Sete Cidades to find the caldera hidden in fog. They went to the coast and came back when it lifted.
“we were disappointed to arrive finding the entire caldera shrouded in fog”
Couple · Tripadvisor forum · May 2018 · Read the original
These are individual experiences, not ratings. A hotel named here is where something happened, not a recommendation or a warning about the hotel today. Quotes are checked word for word against the original; we leave out anything older than 2015. Last read 2026-10-10. How we choose them
Before you go
Good to know before you book Azores
- Hydrangeas line the roads of the Azores in summer, peaking around July.Source: Visit Azores
Plugs, tipping, water and phones in Portugal
- Plugs and voltage
- Type C, F · 230 V / 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Safe to drink. Tap water is safe, including in Madeira and the Azores.
- Tipping
- Not expected; leave small change or round up to 5–10% for good service.
- Phone and eSIM
- MEO, NOS, Vodafone. EU/EEA roaming plans work here at home rates; non-EU phones: buy a local or regional eSIM.
- Money (EUR)
- Euro. Cards are accepted widely; keep coins for cafés.
- Emergency numbers
- 112
Applies to Azores and the rest of Portugal. Editorial summary, reviewed 2026-10; customs and networks change, so check the official entry site and your government’s travel advice before you go.
Questions couples ask
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