Campsites of Flores & Corvo
Discover the best places to pitch your tent on Flores and Corvo islands.
Flores and Corvo stand apart from the other Azorean islands, offering a unique advantage for budget travelers: all campsites here are free of charge, and there are many to choose from. You can literally explore every piece of these islands staying solely at free camps. There are also some private lands available for camping by donation, and we'll be adding info about them once available.
Unless you're hitting the trails straight from the plane, the Santa Cruz campsite is likely your first stop on Flores. It's truly the main gateway to the western Azores and incredibly convenient, just...
Best for: First or last night on the island, easy access to town amenities, fishing, swimming, catching Corvo boat
Nearby trails: Santa Cruz Loop, Great Route Flores (Part 1), Alagoa Trail
If you're seeking a true escape from the modern world, Alagoa is your sanctuary. This is the wildest camp on Flores, meaning no electricity, no drinkable water, and no hot showers. But that’s precisel...
Best for: Nature immersion, best sunrise views, canyoning getaways
Nearby trails: Great Route Flores (Part 1), Santa Cruz to Alagoa
This campsite is often overlooked, especially if you’re on a tight schedule, but skipping it would be a real shame! It offers what we consider to be the best sunset view on Corvo Island. While there’s...
Best for: Sunset photography, Corvo views, sea kayaking, horse riding
Nearby trails: Lighhouse Walk, Great Route Flores (Part 2)
After more secluded spots, Fajã Grande feels wonderfully vibrant. It's Flores' most popular camp, being the primary starting point to visit the famous Ribeira do Ferreiro Waterfall — likely why many f...
Best for: Waterfalls exploration, coastal hiking, meeting people, swimming
Nearby trails: Fajã Grande Loop, Great Route Flores (Part 2), Lagoas to Faja, Faja - Mosteiro - Rasa & Funda - Lajes
Rounding off your Flores island loop, the Lajes campsite is typically the quietest, cleanest, sunniest, and emptiest of the bunch. The only exception? Festival days, when the entire town transforms in...
Best for: Refilling supplies, swimming & sunbathing, social events, fishing
Nearby trails: Lopo Vaz Hike, Trail to Rasa & Funda Lakes, Lajes to Lajedo
Ready to Pitch Your Tent?
We can provide all the camping equipment you need and help transfer your bags between locations so you can hike freely.