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Why holidays in the Triangle Islands?
The best way to the three islands is to fly in directly to Horta on
Faial. There are daily flights in the morning from Lisbon to Horta.
Convenient ferries connect the islands and crossing times are never more
than an hour. It is possible to see whales and dolphins on the boat
crossings as an added attraction.
If you fly in to Terceira or Sao Miguel there are connecting flights every day to one of the three islands but this is a more expensive alternative.
Located 10km from the airport and 18 from the ferries harbour, Casas do Areeiro is an odd place to establish a convenient base. We offer privacy, quietness and a starting point to discover three unspoiled island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Faial, Pico and São Jorge are also known as the triangle islands. All of them have a hot green vegetation, a deep blue sea and a peaceful charm.
Horta, on Faial, has been an important port for centuries and it is an almost obligatory stop for transatlantic sailors. Visit the volcano of Capelinhos, the Caldeira ... Discovery continues with a visit on Pico. The majestic mountain, vineyards, lagoons, whale museum, impressive views over neighbouring islands... The ferry trip to São Jorge is unforgettable. Leaving Horta at sunrise and returning at sun set some times having dolphins and whales as companionship... |
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The mountain rises from the sea and grows up crossing the clouds. Is surrounded by the blue of the sky and ocean, the dark green of the neighbouring islands he look down from the top. This is Pico, a volcanic cone transfigured by the man in vineyards and orchards among black lava.
The vineyards are classified as World Heritage.
The peak of the volcano of Pico attains a height of 2.351m, constituting the highest point to be found on either the Azores or mainland Portugal. Pico has a total area of 447 km2.
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View of Pico from Faial |
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"Whale boats" racing |
View of Faial from Pico |
Traditional windmill |
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São Jorge spreads out over the ocean as a sleeping dragon variegated with light and dark green. The green predominance is the island attractiveness inviting to walk by this primitive charming beauty.
São Jorge has more to offer to the visitant. Incredible "fajãs" in the bottom of high cliffs, handicraft and the authentic flavour of local cheese.
An elongated island with a length of 56 km São Jorge has an area of 246km2. Created by successive volcanic eruptions in a straight line, of which craters remain, its central platform has an average altitude of 700 metres. The coast is steep, almost vertical, particularly in the north, although the cliffs are interrupted by small coastal flat areas: the fajãs.
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Fajãs of São Jorge |
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Traditional wine cellar |
Fajã of the Além |
Harbour of Velas village |
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