What to do in the Azores
Ultra Blue Island by Azores Trail Run 2026
Ultra Blue Island: Your complete guide to conquering the 2026 Azores Trail Run through volcanic terrain and coastal paths.
Pico Mountain Azores – the highest peak in Portugal
Discover Pico Mountain, Portugal's highest peak in the Azores, offering breathtaking views, volcanic wonders, and unforgettable hiking adventures.
Azores’ Vilafranca Islet: Guide & Activities
Vilafranca do Campo Islet, located off São Miguel's southern coast in the Azores, offers visitors unique opportunities for marine observation and photography.
From Harpoons to Binoculars: Whale Watching in the Azores
The volcanic archipelago of the Azores has transformed its relationship with whales from predator to protector. Where harpoons once pierced the Atlantic waters, binoculars now scan the horizon. Former whaling boats carry tourists eager to witness sperm whales, dolphins, and seasonal migrants in their natural habitat around these Portuguese islands.
Algar do Carvão: Complete Terceira Volcano Cave Guide
Explore Algar do Carvão, Terceira's ancient volcanic wonder. Descend 3,200-year-old lava tubes to discover stunning stalactites and a mystical underground lake.
Dive into Natures Spa The Magic of Ponta da Ferraria
# Dive into Nature's Spa: The Magic of Ponta da Ferraria Where volcanic heat meets Atlantic chill, Ponta da Ferraria invites you to nature's most magnificent jacuzzi! This Azorean wonder transforms with the tides, offering a delightful thermal dance that soothes both body and soul. Wade into these magical waters and feel Earth's ancient warmth bubble up beneath you—Mother Nature's own spa treatment, served with a side of breathtaking coastal views!
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.
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
Sailing in the Azores
Either by sail or motor, sailing in the Azores waters hovers a mysticism that we feel to confirm. Circumnavigating an island offers encounters with cliffs and green landscapes that blend with the crystal clear waters of the coast.
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.
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!
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.
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.
