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Azores Sailing & Boat Tours: Complete Guide

Azores Sailing & Boat Tours: Complete Guide

From the Azores Triangle to Horta marina, discover the best boat tours, sailing charters, and nautical activities in the archipelago with operator tips and best season advice.

Sofia Mendes Sofia Mendes
16 Mar 2026
Day Trips from Ponta Delgada: Best Excursions on São Miguel
Sao Miguel

Day Trips from Ponta Delgada: Best Excursions on São Miguel

From Sete Cidades to Furnas, the Nordeste to Vila Franca islet, discover the best day trips from Ponta Delgada with practical tips and options for every type of traveller.

Sofia Mendes Sofia Mendes
16 Mar 2026
Azores Waterfall Hikes: Hidden Gems of the Archipelago

Azores Waterfall Hikes: Hidden Gems of the Archipelago

From Salto do Prego on São Miguel to Poço do Bacalhau on Flores, discover the most spectacular waterfall hikes in the Azores with practical tips for hikers of all levels.

Sofia Mendes Sofia Mendes
16 Mar 2026
Azores Golf Courses Guide: Batalha & Furnas on São Miguel
Sao Miguel

Azores Golf Courses Guide: Batalha & Furnas on São Miguel

Discover the two best golf courses in the Azores — Batalha and Furnas — with green fee tips, best season to play, and how to combine golf with São Miguel's top attractions.

Sofia Mendes Sofia Mendes
16 Mar 2026
Romantic Azores: Complete Guide for Couples and Honeymoons in the Archipelago

Romantic Azores: Complete Guide for Couples and Honeymoons in the Archipelago

Private thermal pools overlooking the ocean, dinners cooked by a volcano, sunset whale-watching: the Azores are Europe's most underrated honeymoon destination.

Miguel Ferreira Miguel Ferreira
16 Mar 2026
Cozido das Furnas and Azores Geothermal Cooking: The Dish Cooked by the Volcano
Sao Miguel

Cozido das Furnas and Azores Geothermal Cooking: The Dish Cooked by the Volcano

Cozido das Furnas is cooked for six hours inside the earth, by the heat of São Miguel's volcanic calderas. Discover where to eat it, how it's made, and what else to try in the Azores' geothermal cuisine.

Miguel Ferreira Miguel Ferreira
16 Mar 2026
Azores Cheese & Dairy Trail: Complete Guide to the Best Dairy Products in the Archipelago

Azores Cheese & Dairy Trail: Complete Guide to the Best Dairy Products in the Archipelago

From the PDO São Jorge Cheese to Pico's volcanic butters: discover the Azorean dairy trail, artisan cheese factories, and the best gastronomic experiences in the archipelago.

Miguel Ferreira Miguel Ferreira
16 Mar 2026
Azorean Festivals & Traditions: Complete Calendar of Traditional Festivals

Azorean Festivals & Traditions: Complete Calendar of Traditional Festivals

From the Holy Spirit Festivals to the Sanjoaninas of Angra do Heroísmo: complete guide to traditional Azorean festivals, with dates, islands, and what to expect at each celebration.

Miguel Ferreira Miguel Ferreira
16 Mar 2026
Azores Photography Guide: Best Spots & Golden Hours by Island

Azores Photography Guide: Best Spots & Golden Hours by Island

From Sete Cidades at dawn to Pico's volcano at dusk: complete guide to the best photography locations in the Azores, with light tips, gear advice, and logistics per island.

Miguel Ferreira Miguel Ferreira
16 Mar 2026