Gratis gids 10 verborgen natuurplekken in Europa
Gratis gids 10 verborgen natuurplekken in Europa. Meld je aan voor onze nieuwsbrief en ontvang inspirerende reistips en routes voor je volgende groene reis.
Azores
Nine volcanic islands, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, roughly halfway between Europe and America. The Azores are green, rugged, and surprisingly sparsely populated.Crater lakes, hot springs, hydrangeas lining the roads, and—on the island of Pico—the highest mountain in all of Portugal. A destination for those who truly want to leave the hustle and bustle behind.
Everything About Nature in Portugal
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The most beautiful regions for nature lovers
Northern Portugal
Central Portugal
Alentejo
The Azores
Madeira
Algarve
Lisbon Region
Small-scale nature stays in Portugal’s natural surroundings
Choose your favorite region and discover our tips for the best small-scale Nature stays with a sustainable focus. You book directly with the owner, so you are guaranteed the lowest price.
Unique Accommodations in Portugal’s Natural Landscape
Find unique, small-scale nature stays in Portugal here. From Glamping to luxury boutique hotels, and from B&Bs to vacation rentals or agroturismo. They’re all special and different, but they all prioritize sustainability.
Our sustainability criteria for overnight stays
Using these sustainability icons, you can easily see in what area an overnight stay is active with its sustainability policy.
Zero footprint
Architecture
sustainable/local construction
Food
organic/local cuisine
Social
family/local runned/social projects
Wellbeing
Sauna/yoga/wellness/treatments
Surroundings
Environment/recycling
Choose your region
Alentejo
Northern Portugal
Azores
Madeira
Central Portugal
Algarve
Lisbon region
<strong>Nature in the Azores</strong>Each island has its own unique character. On São Miguel, you’ll find the twin lakes of Sete Cidades—one blue, the other green—and the crater lake Lagoa do Fogo, while in the Furnas Valley, the earth steams and food is cooked underground.On Pico, the volcano of the same name rises to 2,351 meters: Portugal’s highest mountain, surrounded by vineyards on black lava fields that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Whales and dolphins swim around the islands year-round.
<strong>Hiking in the Azores</strong>You can go hiking on just about every island: around the crater rim of Sete Cidades, along the coast of Flores, or up to Lagoa do Fogo. The climb up Pico is the ultimate hike. It’s challenging, but the view is one you won’t soon forget.The climate is mild but changeable; the summer months are the most stable, while spring is the greenest and most flower-filled.
<strong>Staying Overnight in the Azores</strong>In the Azores, everything is on a small scale: restored lava-stone cottages, agritourism on working farms, and intimate eco-lodges with ocean views. You’ll hardly find any large resorts here, and that’s exactly the point.You book direct with the owner, with no middleman. It doesn't get much more personal than that.
“Nature is our greatest ally and inspiration.”
– Sir David Attenborough
Special spots in nature
We select the nicest accommodations with all a focus on sustainability policies. Think luxury Treehouses in the middle of nature or a boutique hotel in the countryside. Sustainability categories range from organic cuisine and mindfull focus to waste separation and zero-waist policy.
Luxury overnight stay in nature
The accommodations all have something unique and of course a location in or near nature. Spending the night in nature does not always mean sleeping in a tent. Find special and luxurious nature stays for your active vacation or just for your slow travel experience.
Comfortable overnight stay in nature
The overnight focus on sustainability policy gives attention to comfort and quality.
They often use their own vegetable garden or local cuisine. Much attention is paid to the quality of the accommodation, the environment and the guest.