The Azores are a great cruising ground with everything from
steep rising majestic volcanos to sleepy little fishing villages. Located in the middle of the Atlantic, at the
meeting place of the European, American and African tectonic plates, the Azores
archipelago is made up of nine islands, gathered into three distinct groups. The
Eastern Group, formed by the islands of Sao Miguel and Santa Maria. The Central
Group, made up of the islands of Faial, Pico, Sao Jorge, Terceira and Graciosa.
And lastly the Western Group of Flores and Corvo
We have an unrivalled selection of boats available for you to charter in the Azores
available from our bases; Horta on Faial; Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel and Angra
do Heroismo on Terceira
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one of our new boats for the ultimate charter experience. On a budget?
Select a boat from our keenly priced economy fleet
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Azores Charters
Three of the islands; Graciosa, Flores and Corvo have been
designated as biospheres by UNESCO, the archipelago also contains
thirteen important wetland sites and over thirty Blue Flag beaches
This is a world of fumaroles, mudpots and scalding springs; of
caverns, columns and grottoes formed from once molten rock; of blue
lakes ringed by forests of laurel and cedar, and green pastures
patterning the slopes of volcanic craters Horta Harbour and Marina [Click on the pic for more images of
the Azores]
The advisable sailing window in the Azores is from late March to
October. The islands have great climatic conditions, with mild
temperatures, due to the influence of the Gulf Stream. The winter
average is 13C rising to 23C in summer. Water temperature remains
between 18C and 24C
On a one week charter you will probably sail between the islands
of the Central Group; Faial, Sao Jorge, Pico, Terceira and Graciosa
A two week charter enables you to sail between the islands of
the Central Group and another group of islands. Either those to the
east; Sao Miguel and Santa Maria. Or the west; Flores and Corvo
To explore the whole archipelago, all three island groups, we
suggest a three week charter
See more suggested itineraries for your Azores charter
here
And dont forget to keep a lookout for whales, dolphins and
turtles
Ashore don't miss; the lakes of Sete Cidades, Furnas and the Lagoa
do Fogo Lake on San Miguel; the Sao Lourenço Bay, on Santa María;
Angra do Heroismo and Algar do Carvao on Terceira; Santa Cruz and
Furna do Enxofre on Isla Graciosa; Hora, Caldeira and Capelinhos on
Faial
• Our Bases in the Azores •
Horta Marina [click on the pic for more images of the marina]
Horta Marina is located in Horta, within the main harbour. Horta
Town is within walking distance from the marina, making shopping,
sightseeing and provisioning easy and convenient. Check out Pete's
Bar, popular with sailors and locals alike.
Horta Airport is
only 10 km away, a taxi takes about 10 minutes
Horta is renowned amongst transatlantic sailors and blue water
cruisers as the mandatory stop over when making the west-east
Atlantic crossing from the Americas to Europe. The paintings that
cover the walls and ground of the marina are made by the crew of
boats conscious of the legend says that sailors who do not draw a
painting will not reach their destination Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel [click on the pic for more images of the marina]
Ponta Delgada Marina is located in the centre of town. Shops and
bars are within walking distance from the marina, making shopping,
sightseeing and provisioning easy and convenient. Ponta Delgada
Airport is only 6 km from the charter base. A taxi takes about 8
minutes
Marina de Angra do Heroismo on Terceira [click on the pic for more images of the marina]
Marina de Angra do Heroismo is surrounded by the UNESCO World
Heritage city of Angra do Heroismo. The marina is 21 km from Lajes
International Airport, a 25 minute journey by taxi
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