Posts by Aguaplano
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.
Whale Watching in the Azores
The archipelago of the Azores islands is today considered one of the most important whale sanctuaries in the world. Whale watching in the Azores gives you the chance of seeing over 24 species, including resident and migratory species: over a third of all the species existing in the world.
History of the Azores
Like almost all the remote and little-known islands of the world, the history of the Azores has also been associated with the mythical kingdom of Atlantis.
New Code-Share Agreement between Sata and Air France
Thanks to a code-share agreement between Air France and Sata Azores Airlines, customers of both airlines will be able to enjoy new travel opportunities to the Azores islands from January 27, 2020 starting from Paris-Charles de Gaulle via Lisbon and Porto (Portugal): Ponta Delgada, Terceira, Santa Maria, Horta and Pico.
Canyoning in the Azores
The Azores islands, being an archipelago located on the Middle Atlantic ridge made up of islands of volcanic origin, offer optimal conditions for canyoning. Streams, steep walls surrounding deep volcanic lakes, cliffs and much more.
Birdwatching in the Azores
The Azores islands are considered an ideal destination for bird watchers: the archipelago can count on about 400 species to observe, of which about thirty nesting in the area, including some extremely rare in the western Paleatric.
São Jorge Island (the Brown Island)
With 54 kilometers in length and 6.9 in maximum width, São Jorge Island , in the Azores, has a cigar-like shape and looks like a chain of volcanic reliefs stretched from North-east to South-east. Its total area of 243.9 km2 is inhabited by roughly 9,000 people.
NY Times Ranks Azores in Top 9 Global Spots for 2019
The Azores ranked 9th in New York Times' top destinations for 2019, praised for its green landscapes, volcanic craters, and natural hot springs.
A Taste of Azores Beauty
Mount Pico, the highest peak in Portugal, is situated in Pico Island, in the Azores Island. Being a high mountain (2345 mt) in the midd...
Late Nights in the Azores
Although this islands are definitely not Ibiza, nor the Caribbean Islands with parties that last all night, in the larger islands there are places to enjoy late nights in the Azores and having fun
Horseback riding in the Azores
Horseback riding in the Azores: the Azores are an ideal destination for horseback riding lovers. In fact, all nine islands offer an incredible variety of routes that can be covered in the saddle
Beaches and Natural Pools in the Azores
Despite their particular conformation and geological origin, there are a good number of beaches and natural pools in the Azores for lovers of sea and sun bathing, as well as numerous thermal hot water, and, in some islands, the possibility of bathing in volcanic lakes, streams and mountain pools at the foot of waterfalls.
Graciosa Island (the White Island)
With 12.5 kilometers in length and 7 km in maximum width, Graciosa island has an elongated shape that extends from the north-west to the south-east. The 4,391 inhabitants (data from 2011) are distributed over the 60.66 km2 of surface.
