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.
15 Dec
Azores Attractions
11 Dec
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
28 Nov
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.
15 Sep
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.
06 Sep
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.
20 Jul
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.
24 Nov
The Organic Coffee of Café Nunes At Faja Dos Vimes in São Jorge
In Faja Dos Vimes, on the island of São Jorge, Azores Islands, a family produces and serves its own coffee since generations in the characteristic Café Nunes
