More Azores Feedback

The stunning Azores Islands are growing in popularity all the time as more and more divers discover the sensational diving, scenery and marine life just a short four hour flight from the UK. Here's another trip report from some happy Regal Divers - repeat guests who stayed at Hotel Marina Atlantico, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel and dived with Nerus Dive Centre.

"Just a quick note to say that we had a fantastic time in the Azores. Sofiane and his team at Nerus made us extremely welcome and worked extremely hard to ensure that we enjoyed all the diving experience. The diving was excellent, probably better than our visit last year – the visibility was better, up to 30m. Lots of life to see, from tiny nudibranches to large stingrays. Good wrecks, and stunning underwater seascapes, all within a short boat ride from Ponta Delgada.

Above land, the hotel, Marina Atlantico,  was excellent, I am surprised that you do not put all the diving guests in this hotel, given it’s proximity to the marina and the dive centres. The local restaurants are good too, however, judging from the portion sizes, they are more used to catering for Americans than the British.

It was amazing that the Melo rep who met us at the airport remembered us from last year! Locally, most things are good value for money, especially food and drink (and cigarettes if you smoke – we don’t!). No problems with SATA, extra baggage checked in with no problems at both ends. All in all, a lovely holiday, and not only would we go again, we would recommend it!"