Activities

Island Tours

You can arrange organised tours around Flores with the following companies:

If you prefer private tour operators there are taxi drivers and transfer drivers that offer this. Please see you Getting Around Flores page for details

Massages and Therapies

Jaen in Faja Grande offers are range of Massotherapy, Podal Reflexology, Biomagnetism and Reconnective Therapy and she can be contacted on +351 969 640 810.

Please note she is booked up quick so make an appointment before your visit. Shes amazing thats why 🙂

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.

Fishing

Full and half day fishing trips using various forms including spearfishing, line and pole and sports fishing, with Fishing Flores. Contact them on 927274232 / 912289629 or email floresfishing@hotmail.com

Yoga

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.

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving is currently unavailable on Flores due to the facilities being used by the company who are rebuilding the port in Lajes.

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.

Boat Tours and Corvo Island Tours

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.

Other agents include:

– Filho do Mar – Fábio Dias 960374881 / 938316754

– Flores Boat Tours 913078823

There are multiple departure from Santa Cruz each day, returning back to Santa Cruz in the afternoon 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 🙂

There is also the opportunity to sail around flores with FloreSail who offer a wide range of services included discovering remote bays and inlets, sunset sails and a range of adaptable itineraries starting at 80€ per person. For information you can call 927916990