Highlights, wonders and curiosities
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).
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
Le climat aux Açores
Découvre le climat doux de l'archipel des Açores avec des températures agréables toute l'année, niché dans la zone subtropicale du nord de l'océan Atlantique.
Climate in the Azores
Discover the Azores Archipelago's mild climate with nice year-round temperatures, nestled in the sub-tropical zone of the Northern Atlantic Ocean.
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.
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!
