A seven day cycling tour of the Azores islands in the Atlantic Ocean is an ideal holiday for nature lovers, geology enthusiasts and those who just love to bathe in natural pools.

Skedaddle organises both self-guided and guided tours of the islands that include pedalling past stunning green and blue lakes, thermal pools, black sand beaches, active steaming fumaroles and lakes in ancient volcano craters. Azores marks the most westerly point of Europe and is known for the abundance of whales and dolphins that reside in its waters so of course a boat trip out to spot them is included in the itinerary too.

Beautiful mountains, valleys and the Tronqueira forest make these islands perfect for exploring by bicycle and if you get hot doing it, you’ll never be too far away from the sea, a natural pool or a cascading waterfall to take a refreshing dip in. Prices start at £855pp for a self-guided tour and £995pp for a guided tour.