Overview
Three days Quinta. Then four days on a volcano in the Atlantic.
Start with the Algarve's finest — Quinta do Lago, San Lorenzo, Vale do Lobo — then fly three hours west to São Miguel in the Azores. Furnas Golf Club sits in a volcanic crater with hydrothermal vents steaming behind the 18th green. No two trips in Europe offer a contrast like this.
Who this is for
For the Algarve regular who wants to add something genuinely new. The Algarve half is familiar and excellent. The Azores half is volcanic, wild, and unlike anywhere else in Europe. The contrast between the two is the whole reason to do this trip.
Difficulty
All handicaps welcome
Walking
Moderate — buggies available at all courses
Flight
2.5h · Fly to Faro (2.5hrs) then internal Azores Air to São Miguel (3hrs)
Highlights
The Courses
Where You'll Play
Quinta do Lago South
18 holes · Par 72
The flagship course of the Algarve. Tight, lake-guarded, demanding on every approach. The conditioning is exceptional.
Quinta do Lago South
The flagship course of the Algarve. Tight, lake-guarded, demanding on every approach. The conditioning is exceptional.
View on Google Maps →San Lorenzo
18 holes · Par 72
The course that built the Algarve's international reputation. Pinares and lakes, immaculate from tee to green.
Furnas Golf Club, São Miguel
18 holes · Par 71
A golf course in a volcanic caldera. Geothermal vents steam behind the 18th green. Hydrangeas line every fairway. The most unique golf setting in Europe.
⛳ 18th: approach to a green with geothermal steam vents visible throughout
The Journey
Day by Day
Conditions
When to Go
April to October works for both. The Algarve is reliable as always. São Miguel in the Azores has a mild, Atlantic climate — temperatures 18–24°C year-round — but can receive rain at any time. The volcanic landscape means mist and dramatic cloud is common and makes it more beautiful, not less.
If this trip is full
These trips work on the same seasonal window and are rarely booked at the same time:
Limited availability — popular dates fill early
Price per person
£3,600 pp
Includes flights, transfers, accommodation & golf
No obligation — James replies personally
WhatsApp us"James sorted everything — flights, tee times, even a surprise upgrade at the hotel. Genuinely the best golf trip I've taken."
— Mark T., South Africa trip 2024
What's included
Return flights from UK airports to Faro + internal Faro–São Miguel flight
10 nights (4 Algarve + 6 São Miguel)
5 rounds including all green fees
Private transfers in both locations
Daily breakfast + 2 dinners
Trip details
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Ready to make this yours?
This itinerary is a starting point, not a contract. Every Dormie journey is built around you — your handicap, your group, your budget. James will respond personally within the hour.