Motorcycle and scooter rentals in
Azores

São Miguel is the largest and most populated island of the islands of the Azores archipelago, in Portugal. It is known as the Ilha Verde (Green Island) full of waterfalls, volcanoes, lagoons, hot springs, hiking trails... Without a doubt, touring the island by motorcycle or scooter will be the best way to discover all its attractions.

Here are some tips on how to rent your motorcycle or scooter in Azores:

If your driver's license is European and you want to rent a motorcycle up to 125cc, just present your type B car driver's license for more than three years.

If you are not a European citizen you have to carry an equivalent license in your country of origin, in this case an international card is recommended.

All motorcycles have third party insurance and most include cases and rear trunk included or with additional payment.

Upon your arrival at our rental center, we ask you to show the documentation and we invite you to sign the rental document in your name.

What do I need to rent a motorcycle in Azores?

If your driver's license is European and you want to rent a motorcycle up to 125cc, just present your type B car driver's license for more than three years.

If you are not a European citizen you have to carry an equivalent license in your country of origin, in this case an international card is recommended.

Are the motorcycles insured?

All motorcycles have third party insurance and most include cases and rear trunk included or with additional payment.

Make your motorcycle rental in Azores a safe experience:

At the signing of the contract we request a damage franchise deposit charged to your credit card that we return upon completion. It is essential that you have a credit card, we accept the usual Visa or MasterCard and to a lesser extent Amex.

All motorcycles have security measures, many of them satellite tracking devices and optional locks.

What is it like to drive a motorcycle in Azores?

Driving around São Miguel is a safe and easy experience. Most of the roads are in good condition and there are very few highways. You will often find cows blocking the road, so we recommend driving calmly. The drivers are very friendly and drive carefully, respecting traffic regulations. Speed ??limits are 50 km/h in urban areas, 90 km/h on highways and 100 km/h on motorways. The alcohol limit allowed is 0.05% and the use of a helmet is mandatory.

What are the advantages of driving a motorcycle in Azores?

Without a doubt, driving a motorcycle or scooter around this wonderful island is the best and most practical option. You will also enjoy much more freedom and you will be able to modify the route whenever you want. You will not have problems parking, since there are many free spaces close to the tourist places. In the capital it is allowed to park on the sidewalk, as long as you leave a space for pedestrians. Azoreans park wherever they want, but we recommend that you be careful where you leave your motorcycle.

If you arrive on the island by plane, we will deliver your motorcycle or scooter with a small supplement at its airport: Juan Pablo II Airport.

If you arrive by ferry and prefer to pick up your motorcycle at your own hotel, we deliver and pick up where you prefer.

What tourist attractions in Azores can I visit by motorcycle?

Traveling its roads on a motorcycle will allow you to get to know the entire island and visit its best-known tourist attractions. On the west coast of the island you will find the Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado, where you will enjoy wonderful views of the coast. In Ponta da Ferraria you should visit the lighthouse, the Pico das Camarinhas and its natural pools of thermal water. The Sete Cidades caldera, located inside a volcanic crater, is formed by the lagoons: Lagoa Rasa, Lagoa do Santiago, Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde, which you cannot miss.

In Ponta Delgada, the capital, you will find charming corners such as Plaça Gonçalo Velho Cabral, the Sao Bras fort, the Igreja de Sao Sebastiao and the Alianza da nossa Senhora de Esperança. The Lagoa do Fogo, the Caldeira Velha, the Furnas, the Salto do Cabrito and the Ribera dos caldeiroes, are places that you cannot miss.

All the Azores islands are perfect places for whale watching, so we recommend you rest from the motorcycle for a while and enjoy this wonderful experience.

You will not be able to say goodbye to the island without tasting some of its typical dishes such as the Salada de Polvo, the fish soup, the fish stew or its famous Cozido na Caldeira das Furnas.

All in all, driving a motorcycle or scooter in Azores is a completely safe and undoubtedly unforgettable experience.