Posts by Aguaplano
Travel with Children in the Azores
These islands are a perfect destination for travel with children in the Azores. Very quiet and safe, they offer a truly incredible variety of outdoor activities and the opportunity to entertain and amaze the little ones in complete safety.
Corvo Island (the Black Island)
Corvo Island is the smallest of the Azores at just 6.2 km long and 4 km wide. Together with Flores, which is 17.9 kilometers away, is part of the Western Group of the archipelago.
Food and Drinks in the Azores
The typical cuisine of the Azores islands is very rich and varied. Since for us Italians this is a sensitive topic, we say it immediately: food and drinks in the Azores are a pleasant surprise!
Azores Hot Springs: Furnas, an amazing remote SPA in Europe
Cambodia? Thailand? No, Europe! The Azores hot springs paradise is less than 5 hours flight from Europe/4 hours from USA. About 1500 km off the coast of Portugal, in the middle of the North Atlantic, lie the nine volcanic islands that form the Azores.
When to go to the Azores
Heading to the Azores? Summer brings warm sun, but these Atlantic islands enjoy mild weather year-round with incredibly lush landscapes.
Geotourism in the Azores
Geotourism in the Azores: the volcanic origin of the Azores archipelago boasts 1766 volcanoes, nine of which are still active. This particular origin creates a landscape made of drained calderas around green-covered mouths, thermal springs, lakes that occupy the place of ancient craters, fumarole fields and underwater geothermal sources. A unique panorama.
Relax and Wellness in the Azores
Fitness and health-related activities are at the heart of wellness in the Azores. There are various natural springs of carbonated water, waterfalls and ferrous water pools. In all the islands there are natural pools between the rocks that allow invigorating baths in sea water protected by ocean waves. On many of the islands there are beautiful beaches of light sand and above all of black volcanic sand suitable for relaxing sun and sea baths.
How to move around in the Azores
The Azores, as already highlighted, are an archipelago that has 9 major islands, divided into three groups: eastern, central and western. Coming from Europe, the first airport you will encounter is definitely Ponta Delgada, on San Miguel. From there there is an internal network of flights operated by the Azores flag carrier - Azorean Airlines, alias SATA Airlines. This is a short guide on how to move around in the Azores
Climate in the Azores
The Azores Archipelago is characterized throughout the year by a mild climate with twelve months a year of average temperatures above 10 ° C. The climate in the Azores enjoys a favorable position as the islands are located in the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere.
Animals and Plants in the Azores
The Azores Archipelago is one of the most remote island groups in the Atlantic Ocean and for this reason it is still home to a fair number of endemic species, both animal and vegetable. Animals and Plants in the Azores are a source of never ending wonder and surprise, especially for birdwatchers and lovers of whales and dolphins!
Fishing in the Azores
Premise: we don't like fishing, as we don't like hunting. Out of respect for a tradition of the Azores Islands, which has always based ...
Canoeing and Kayaking in the Azores
For those who love canoeing and kayaking there are countless possibilities on the Azores islands: these sports can be practiced both in fresh water (lakes / rivers / streams) and in the open sea. There are countless possibilities for paddling and a long list of places where to do it
The Economy of the Azores
Although rapidly evolving, the economy of the Azores is still based today mainly on agriculture, livestock farming, fishing and more recently, tourism.
Surf in the Azores
Discover the Azores: A surfer's paradise with unique geography perfect for surf, bodyboard, SUP, and windsurf adventures across diverse island breaks.
Flores Island (the Pink Island)
Flores Island, Azores. Inhabited by roughly 4.000 people, it is the westernmost point of the European continent. It's 16.6 kilometers long and 12.2 kilometers at maximum width, with an area of 141.4 km2.
