written by
Eleanor Aldridge
updated 17.04.2024
Never considered holidays to the Azores? Think again. It's a chain of nine Atlantic islands. A volcanic archipelago which intersects Eurasian, North American and African plates. And it's Portuguese, but 1500km from the coast of Portugal. The information in this article is taken from The Rough Guide to Portugal, your essential guide for visiting Portugal.
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Looking for natural beauty? The Azores has plenty of that.
These lush islands hide lakes and waterfalls. Expect bubbling hot springs and flowery meadows. Plus Azores weather is warm year-round.
The islands' population is around 250k. And an unhurried pace of life makes holidays to the Azores even more appealing.
Prefer to leave planning and booking to experts? Have a look at some sample itineraries. Both Complete Portugal or Portugal Itineraries offer inspiration. All Tailor Made Trips can be modified together with your local expert, then booked for a stress-free holiday. Click 'Modify this itinerary' to contact a local Portugal expert.
Want adventure? You can cycle, canyon or hike inland. Offshore there's whale or dolphin watching. And surfing's easy on Atlantic beaches.
Thinking about holidays to the Azores? Consider staying at Hotel Horta in the historic town of Horta.
Need more convincing? Check out the video below from Portuguese filmmaker, João Monteiro.
In his own words. "We found one of the most beautiful places we've ever been right here, in our own country."
Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal © Valerija Polaskova/Shutterstock
Azores - Moving Mountains from João Monteiro on Vimeo.
Ready for a trip to Portugal? Check out the snapshot Rough Guide to Portugal. Read more about the best places to visit and best things to do in Portugal. For inspiration use the Portugal Itineraries from The Rough Guide to Portugal. A bit more hands on, learn about getting there, getting around the country and where to stay once you are there.
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written by
Eleanor Aldridge
updated 17.04.2024
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