Island Tours
You can arrange organised tours around Flores with the following companies:
Guests at Casa Via d’Agua receive a 15% off any car tours or guided treks at ExperienceOC, when you book directly and use the discount code CASA VIA D’AGUA DISCOUNT.
Massages and Therapies
There are two people offering these services in Fazenda das Lajes and Mosteiro.
Firstly, your very own host Jaen at Dev Hari Kaur offers Massotherapy, Podal Reflexology, Biomagnetism and Reconnective Therapy and she can be contacted via the website or on +351 969 640 810.
Massez Vous offers Massotherapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Thai Yoga Massage and Cranial Ostheopathy. Camille can be contacted on +351 925 926 808
Canyoning
Flores is said to be the best Azorean island for canyoning because of its high waterfalls and steep cliffs. Around 50 routes exist on the island, adventurous and wild. WestCanyon offers tours all year round for beginners to advanced and provide all the gear required. Guests at Casa Via d’Agua will receive a discount of €5 per person.
Yoga
There are two people offering yoga lessons once per week
Your host Jaen offers Kundalini Yoga lessons every Thursday at 18:00 at Casa do Povo in Fajã Grande. The lessons only go ahead if student confirm their attendance, so if you want to go, contact Jaen on +351 969 640 810. The price is donation based which you can leave in the box provided.
Jamie offers Hatha Yoga lessons in Lomba at Nomada’s Studio. The day of the lesson changes so please contact her on +351 912 695 973.
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving is possible around Flores with the best diving around Fajã Grande. Filipe is a fully qualified and experienced diver who will be able to arrange diving during your stay. He can be contacted on +351 919 303 585
Swimming
On Flores, you are able to swim in both the lakes and the ocean. There is also a hot spring on the island that runs directly into the ocean. The nature is so well preserved here on Flores you will be able to find your own private areas to laze around the ocean, jump from the cliffs and surf with the waves. Your host will happily advise you on the best areas to go and enjoy the water (we try to keep them a secret).
Museums
In Santa Cruz das Flores, the newly opened Whale Museum is giving great insights into the island history of whale hunting. Next door is the Environmental Interpretation centre where you can learn about resident and migratory birds, living beings that live in the intertidal zone and water column, cetaceans and hydrothermal vents. It is a privileged place for the promotion of scientific knowledge, enriching the experience of those who visit the Natural Park
Trips to Corvo Island
Flores’ satellite island Corvo is about 10 miles (17km) to the north and is the smallest in the Azores, with a population of about 400. It is well worth a day trip in good weather. We advise you to go with Carlos Mendes on his RHIB (Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat since he will show you part of the spectacular east coast of Flores. He is contactable on the following number +351 292 590100.
The cost is about €30 per person. Departure from Santa Cruz is usually about 9:30am, returning back to Santa Cruz mid afternoon. On arrival at Corvo, there will usually be a minibus waiting to take you up to the crater at a cost 5€ per person.
You can also go on the Atlantico Line ferry, but this is less fun and cost only a little less at €20 for at return ticket.
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