| The Azores
Olá e bem-vindo aos Açores
Are you curious and adventurous? And are you craving to explore unique landscapes that have not been overrun yet with mass tourism? Then the islands of the Azores are definitely for you!
The archipelago consists of nine volcanic islands, which are located in the middle of North Atlantic Ocean. They are conveniently situated between Europe and the US, taking about a four hours flight from both continents. Like this island of Madeira, The Azores are an autonomous region of Portugal and so the main spoken language is Portuguese.
The Azores are often lovingly named Europe’s Hawaii. And not without reason! The volcanic landscapes contain rugged shorelines, where water turned fire into stone, fertile grounds where agriculture and wild flowers flourish, amazing vistas over calderas, natural thermal baths, and – let’s not forget – an abundance of marine life, you can see up close and personal.
Top this with some captivating UNESCO World Heritage sites and the Azores are an absolute dream for every adventurer, photographer, culture and nature lover, who crave an authentic travel experience.
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Descend into a volcano on the Azores: Visit the Algar do Carvão on Terceira
Descending into a lava tunnel is not an everyday activity, but there are places in the world where it is possible. This is the case on the Azores, a small island group in the Atlantic Ocean. Here, on the island of Terceira, you will find the Algar do Carvão, the so-called ‘cave of coal’.
The ultimate photographer’s guide to São Miguel
São Miguel is nicknamed the Ilha Verde (‘The Green Island’) of the Azores, and with reason. Doing a road trip here is an absolute must do! In this blog we share our experiences, research and tips acquired from locals, so you can get the most of this adventurous travel hotspot.
Ethical whale watching and swimming with wild dolphins in the Azores
Have you ever dreamed of spotting whales and swimming with dolphins? But do you want to do this in an ethical way, as we do? In the Azores it is possible! In this blog we tell you how.
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