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Golf holidays in the Azores – the Furnas Boutique Hotel Thermal & Spa from a golfer’s perspective

In the green heart of the Azores island of São Miguel, surrounded by steaming springs and dense vegetation, lies the Furnas Boutique Hotel Thermal & Spa – a real insider tip for golfers who want to combine nature, wellness and challenging fairways. If you are looking for an extraordinary golf holiday, you will find it here.

A golf hotel with a difference

The 4-star boutique hotel scores with its stylish, modern design, nestled in the breathtaking nature of the Furnas Valley – one of the most volcanically active areas in Europe. Despite its tranquillity and seclusion, the hotel is perfectly located for golfers: just a 15-minute drive away is the spectacular Furnas Golf Course, one of the most beautiful and challenging courses in Portugal.

Golfing in the midst of volcanic landscape

The Furnas Golf Course, designed by Bob Cameron and later expanded by Mackenzie Ross, offers 18 beautifully green fairways that wind through pine forests, hills and volcanic rock. As a golfer, you immediately sense that this course is different. The fresh Atlantic air, the mild climate and the dramatic natural backdrop make every round an experience.

Thanks to the temperate weather, the course is playable all year round – a real bonus for anyone who wants to travel to the Azores outside the traditional golf season.

Wellness & relaxation after a round of golf

Back at the hotel, regeneration is a top priority. The hotel’s own thermal spa offers access to natural hot springs, a heated outdoor thermal pool, an indoor pool, steam bath, sauna and a wide range of massages and treatments. Perfect for loosening up tired muscles after 18 holes.

Especially after a sporty round of golf, a dip in the 39°C hot spring water under the open sky is an experience that will stay with you – soothing, authentic and with a view of the green landscape.

Cuisine & atmosphere

Golf trips also thrive on good food – and the hotel’s own restaurant, À Terra, delivers this at a very high level. Fresh ingredients, regional products and traditional preparation in a wood-fired oven ensure authentic flavours with a creative twist. Golfers will also find everything they need for an energetic start to the day at breakfast.

The atmosphere in the hotel is relaxed, stylish but not pretentious. Just right for a golf trip where quality and naturalness are paramount.

Conclusion for golfers

The Furnas Boutique Hotel Thermal & Spa is not a typical golf hotel – and that’s exactly what makes it so special. If you are planning a golf holiday in the Azores, here’s what you get:

Excellent access to the Furnas golf course

First-class thermal wellness for perfect regeneration

Boutique style and a nature experience far away from mass tourism

The best playing conditions all year round thanks to the mild climate

Excellent cuisine and a relaxed atmosphere