Posts by Aguaplano
All 5 Azores Central Islands in One Breathtaking View
Breathtaking video shows all 5 islands of the Azores' Central Group from Ponta dos Rosais viewpoint on a clear day.
Drone Shot of Praia do Norte Surf Spot – Faial, Azores
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LVqSDD_WQA&t=1s The Azores are a great surf destination, with several surf spots well known to ...
Pico Reflects on Lagoa do Caiado
Breathtaking aerial view of Pico Island, Azores, captured by drone during summer—revealing the stunning Portuguese archipelago from above.
Funny looking hill in Terceira, Azores
Discover a natural optical illusion in the Azores – a hill that looks like it's wearing a mask with giant eyebrows!
Top 10 things to do in Horta
Discover Horta, Faial's vibrant city in the Azores. Its sheltered harbor is a top sailing destination with a lush marina attracting tourists worldwide.
Our Container arrives at Horta (Test Video)
https://youtu.be/i3PWUnz9VCA Just a test video to check functionality. :)
Organic Farming in the Azores
A RICH LAND AND A FORMIDABLE CLIMATE FOR ORGANIC FARMING Thanks to its particular climatic characteristics, organic farming in the Azo...
Where to stay in the Azores
With the development of tourism, the offer of places where to stay in the Azores have increased significantly in recent years and has also differentiated. The search can become a little more difficult during the high summer periods, so it is good to book, but outside the high season it is never a problem to find a good place to stay.
New headquarter for the Azores Wine Company
With a ceremony chaired by the President of the Regional Council, Vasco Cordeiro, held on Wednesday 9 January 2019, the foundation ston...
Pico Houses
Most of the traditional Pico houses are done like this also on other Azorean islands, but for some reason, probably due to the typical surroundings, people tend to associate them with this beautiful island.
Sailing in the Azores
Either by sail or motor, sailing in the Azores waters hovers a mysticism that we feel to confirm. Circumnavigating an island offers encounters with cliffs and green landscapes that blend with the crystal clear waters of the coast.
Drink a cup of volcanic purple tea in the Azores
The island of São Miguel is well known for tea in the Azores. It is also home to thermal springs whose mineral-rich waters give tea an intense purple color.
Cycling in the Azores
Nine islands with beautiful and also demanding routes for all lovers of cycling holidays or sports on two wheels. Cycling in the Azores is a fantastic way to tour the islands!
Santa Maria Island (the Yellow Island)
Santa Maria Island, 16.6 km long and with a maximum width of 9.1 km, has an area of 97 km2. 5,552 people live there (data from 2011). Santa Maria, together with São Miguel, which is 81 km away, is part of the Eastern Group of the archipelago.
Terceira Island (the Lilac Island)
Terceira Island is the second most populous island in the Azores, with 56,437 residents. It is called the lilac island because of the color used on many facades, especially in the city of Angra do Heroísmo.
Azores Islands: A paradise to discover
The Azores islands (Açores in Portuguese) are an archipelago made up of nine beautiful islands of volcanic origin located in the North Atlantic Ocean. The archipelago is an autonomous region of Portugal and has a total area of around 2350 km², a number of inhabitants of around 250,000 and a low population density (around 105.76 inhab./km²).
