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How to island-hop around the AzoresApr 24, 2024 • 5 min read
See the Azores - via ferry, plane, car or taxi - with these top tips for navigating all nine islands.
The Azores 1341351 Travel Stories
- activitiesThe top 7 beaches in the Azores
Apr 24, 2024 • 5 min read
From natural ocean pools in the rugged coast to soft black-sand beaches, the Azores has beaches for families, surfers and sunbathers alike.
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beachesWhich Azores island is perfect for you?
Apr 15, 2024 • 8 min read
Come for the hiking and volcanoes, stay for the vibrant culture, unique cuisine and exceptional wine. Find the best island in the Azores for your vacation.
- hiking7 best hikes in the Azores
Apr 14, 2024 • 7 min read
The Azores deliver spectacular hiking experiences with world-class views – strap on those boots and head out on one of our favorite routes.
- destination practicalitiesAll you need to know for your first trip to the Azores
Feb 28, 2024 • 8 min read
Dreaming of visiting the “Hawaii of Europe”? Read on for practical information and insider tips for first-time visitors to the Azores.
- public transportHow to get the most out of the Azores without renting a car
Jul 12, 2023 • 10 min read
It’s hard but not impossible to explore this Atlantic archipelago without renting a car. Here’s your detailed guide.
- beachesWhy São Miguel is the perfect island for discovering the Azores
May 22, 2019 • 4 min read
São Miguel is the largest island of the Azores archipelago and wears its elder status proudly, with an enviable landscape of forest-wrapped volcanic peaks…
- wildlife and natureAn island-hopper's guide to the Azores
May 30, 2013 • 8 min read
Until recently, even seasoned travellers would have been hard pushed to pinpoint the Azores on a map. But finally the world is waking up to the allure of…
