In the early times of the island of Flores a blond boy with blue eyes was fishing, after a few hours it seemed that he had caught something and began to hoist the wire. For his surprise he saw a very beautiful redhead girl with very shiny hair. The mermaid explained that he could not take her out of the water because she would die and he set her free! After that they would met every evening. The days passed and they fell in love but the situation seemed impossible. One day the mermaid told him the secret that would turn her into human, the fisherman would have to boot the her gills !

After thinking about it , because it seemed a barbaric act and could kill his beloved one, decided to proceed. Suddenly after collapsing the girl was able to emerge from water and for their surprise had two legs. Like all happy endings after some time they got married. This area of the island is designated by the Ponta Ruiva/Redhead Edge, because the boy was fishing at the tip of the rock and the color of the mermaid´s hair. This is a part of the island where most of the population is blonde / redhead and has blue eyes!

Here you can find a peace and a calm unmatched, ideal to rest . With breathtaking landscapes and an unique cuisine, a visit that will be remembered forever.

No matter if you only visit one or several islands there is always the will to return many times.

Can start with San Miguel, by far the most lively, with a considerable number of hotels and add more islands to have the perfect trip.

Throughout the Archipelago you can find various types of nautical activities, such as diving, whale watching and dolphins, deep sea fishing, surfing and body boarding. Or the marked trails for hiking , spend the day in a natural pool or on the beaches with volcanic sand.
Do not miss  the Furnas, the islet of Vila Franca do Campo or the ponds and waterfalls throughout the islands.

Visit the Nature Reserve Pinhal da Paz, the Pineapple and Tea  Plantations. Immerse in yellow water pool in the Natural Park of the Hotel Terra Nostra and eat the famous Portuguese stew made ​​in the center of the earth!