Azores Active Holiday on Sao Miguel

In a lush green valley surrounded by heavily vegetated volcanic hillsides are twelve wooden clad self catering units and one traditional house, set in a shallow water basin and created to blend in with the surrounding environment.  Each air-conditioned unit has fresh, contemporary, Scandinavian style furnishings using light woods and green, grey and white colours that provide accommodation with all the homely comforts.

Only a short walk (10 minutes / 150m) from the beautiful lake at Furnas, this is an ideal location for walkers and nature lovers with endless possibilities.

Accommodation

• 13 air-conditioned units: 4 studios (Oak Studios), 8 one-bedroom apartments (Japanese Cedar Villa) and 1 two-bedroom apartment (Chestnut House)
• Cleaning and towel change every other day
• Linen changed every 4 days
• Welcome pack included (local wine, bread, butter, cheese, local tea, biscuits, jam or honey, milk and juice)

Amenities/Leisure

• Breakfast can be provided on request (payable locally at 12 Euros per person)
• Bar
• Restaurant serving lunch and dinner - closed 07Jan-15Feb.  Reservations required 24-hours in advance - advise locally)
• Living room with fireplace and small library
• Safe deposit box at reception
• Outdoor swimming pool – pool towels provided and open Apr-Oct
• Extensive gardens and woods (103 acres) with several trails for jeeps, bikes, walks and horse riding
• Free parking
• 3km (5 minutes' drive) to Furnas village and only 150m to Furnas Lake
• 20km to Vila Franca do Campo – local taxi costs c.18 Euros each way, 9km to Ribeira Quente and 35km to Nordeste
• 40-minutes drive to Ponta Delgada from Furnas
• One hour walk through the surrounding hills to the fishing village of Ribeira Quente
• Reception is not manned 24-hours but contact telephone numbers are provided

Activities

Guests of Furnas Lake Forest Living can pre-book or arrange locally the following activities: special cooking experience or horse riding

Special cooking Experience

Preparation of ‘Cozido’: ‘Cozido’ is a typical dish cooked for about 4-5 hours in the heat of the volcano, near the Lake of Furnas. The dish is made up of different types of meat, spiced sausage and vegetables.

Preparation of ‘Caldeirada’: ‘Caldeirada’ is a typical dish cooked for about 4-5 hours in the heat of the volcano, near the Lake of Furnas. The dish is made up of fish, potatoes, tomatoes, olives and onions.

Preparation of ‘Feijoada’: ‘Feijoada’ is made up of beans, spiced sausage, tomatoes and onions and ‘Vegetarian Feijoada’ is composed by beans, carrots, tomatoes, onions, parsley, cabbage, kale and pepper.

Guests will prepare one of these dishes at the property and then go by car to Furnas Lake to place the pot in a specially dug hole for about 4-5 hours where it will cook from the heat naturally produced by volcanic underground vapours. Once cooked, you will return to the lake to collect your pot. The dish will be served up for either lunch or dinner. This activity depends on the day and time that the guest prefers (bookings required in advance). Minimum of 2 persons required.

Price is £28 per person (based on minimum 2 people)
Price is £25 per person (based on minimum 3 people)
Price is £23 per person (based on minimum 4 people)
Price is £21 per person (based on minimum 5 people)
Price is £10 per child (8-12 years)


Horse riding
The owner, Manuel Gago de Câmara has been riding horses since he was a young boy and has a passion to share his love of horses. Book a ride and trek through the beautiful enchanting trees and trails.

Price is £64 per person

Notes
•    The time of the activity is provided locally
•    The duration will depend on the rider’s prior experience – maximum 2.5 hours
•    Riding hat included

Furnas Lake Forest Living features in our Family Holiday B and Active Holiday itineraries.