Posts by Guide to the Azores
What is the best Azores island to visit?
The Azores are 9 lush islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. They are about 1.500 km off the coast of Portugal and are far enough away from each other, with the exception of the three islands of Faial, Pico and São Jorge (the Azores Triangle). So, if you have a limited amount of time for your vacation, what is the best Azores island to visit? Which group of islands should you visit?
Sos Cagarro – save the Cory’s Shearwaters!
Shearwaters are a group of small to medium sized seabirds belonging to Petrel Family. The species Calonectris Borealis (Cory's Shearwater) nests in the Azores in spring. In October the SOS Cagarro campaign is launched every year to rescue stranded birds and release them into the Ocean.
The 10 best hiking trails in Faial
The island of Faial has an extensive network of well-marked hiking trails and paths for every kind of hiking enthusiast, from unexperienced to ultra-fit.
Beaches and Natural Pools in Faial
There are a number of beaches and natural pools in Faial, one white sandy beach, a handful of black sand stretches and various natural or semi-natural pools that should be enough for almost every traveller's relax, sunbathing and swimming need.
The sun sets over Capelo in Faial, Azores Islands
When the weather is nice, the sunsets on the southwest coast of Faial are nothing short of spectacular!
Morro de Castelo Branco: Explore Faial’s Volcanic Rock
Discover Morro de Castelo Branco, an ancient volcanic formation on Faial Island, perfect for birdwatching and breathtaking views of the Azores coastline.
Capelinhos, the volcano that wasn’t there
Just 65 years ago the island of Faial, in the Azores, was 2,4 square kilometres smaller, and had more than twice the population it has today. Capelinhos, the volcano, was just one of the thousands of submerged dormant cone off the coast of the island of Faial, in the Azores archipelago
Exploring Architectural Diversity: Azores Islands
Discover the unique blend of Portuguese and local architectural styles that define the Azores islands' distinctive charm.
Webcams in the Azores
A collection of Webcams in the Azores. Do you own a webcam? Contact us to add it to this page!
Azores and Covid-19
Azores and Covid 19. Rules and regulation for the entire Azorean Archipelago. What is required, what you need to do before and during your stay in the Azores
Guide to the Azores launches!
Guide to the Azores ...Welcome! After a long delay, due to the Covid pandemic, we are thrilled to launch Guide to the Azores, the ...
Hiking in the Azores
There are 76 marked trails for hiking in the Azores, all of which can be traveled with variable lengths, in addition to 5 Grand Routes with circular or linear routes from 40 to 80 kilometers on five of the nine islands.
