Azores: one of the Top 10 destinations for 2019 according to the NY Times
The Azores are among the 10 destinations for 2019, to be precise in ninth place, in the ranking drawn up every year by the prestigious ...
17 Feb
Highlights, wonders and curiosities
06 Feb
28 Jan
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
20 Jan
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
18 Dec
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.
02 Dec
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.
25 Nov
Living in Faial
When we first came to the Azores, almost ten years ago in 2012, we had no idea that we would be living in Faial and call it our home in a few years.
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
21 Nov
Golf in the Azores
The Azores offer three incredible courses of international level, usable in any season of the year thanks to the mild and stable climate, immersed in unique scenarios: overlooking the ocean or at altitude, immersed in cedars, hydrangeas and calle. It is definitely a delight to golf in the Azores!
31 Oct
How to get to the Azores
Alright, the Azores are located about 1500km off the coast of Portugal almost halfway between Europe and America, so how to get to the Azores then?
21 Oct
São Miguel Island (the Green Island)
São Miguel Island is the largest in the Azores, with 62.1 km in length and 15.8 in maximum width. The area of 744.7 km2 hosts more than half of the Azorean population: 137,856 inhabitants
12 Oct
Pico Island (the Grey Island)
Pico Island is the second largest in the Azores Archipelago, with a surface area of 444.9 km2. Dominated by the volcano of the mountain of Pico, located in its western half, the island is 8,3 km from its closest neighbour (Faial), and is populated by 14,148 inhabitants
21 Sep
Paragliding in the Azores
The Azores are considered by many to be an extraordinary destination for paragliding, given the large number of different spots that distinguish them and the many take-off and landing areas. Paragliding in the Azores is possible at any time of the year, but certainly the summer months are the best for practicing this sport.
17 Sep
Diving in the Azores
The archipelago of the Azores islands is one of the truly unmissable places for those who love and practice diving: diving in the Azores offers a huge variety of dive sites and an abundant and rich marine life.Diving is possible on each island and each offers a specific wealth and experience.
06 Sep
Faial Island (the Blue Island)
With 19.8 km in length and 14 km in maximum width, the 173.1 km2 of surface of Faial Island, in the Azores central group, have an almost pentagonal shape. It is the third most inhabited island in the archipelago, roughly 15,000 residents.
