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Guides, tips, and stories about the Azores

São Jorge Island: Complete Guide to the Fajãs
Sao Jorge

São Jorge Island: Complete Guide to the Fajãs

São Jorge's fajãs are one of the Azores' best-kept secrets: inaccessible coastal platforms, unique lagoons, and famous clams on a wild and imposing island.

Ana Soares Ana Soares
16 Mar 2026
Azores on a Budget: Complete Guide to Travelling Affordably

Azores on a Budget: Complete Guide to Travelling Affordably

With free viewpoints, no-cost hiking trails, and set lunches from €10, the Azores are more affordable than they appear. Discover how to explore the archipelago on a tight budget.

Ana Soares Ana Soares
16 Mar 2026
Santa Maria Island: Complete Guide to the Azores' Golden Beach Island
Santa Maria

Santa Maria Island: Complete Guide to the Azores' Golden Beach Island

The oldest island in the Azores hides the only golden sand beaches in the archipelago, the Mare de Agosto festival, and the chapel where Columbus prayed in 1493.

Ana Soares Ana Soares
16 Mar 2026
Canyoning and Adventure Sports in the Azores

Canyoning and Adventure Sports in the Azores

From volcanic gorge canyoning to coasteering cascades and paragliding over Sete Cidades, the Azores are a unique adventure destination for every level.

Ana Soares Ana Soares
16 Mar 2026
Diving and Snorkeling in the Azores: Best Underwater Spots

Diving and Snorkeling in the Azores: Best Underwater Spots

With visibility up to 40 metres and encounters with blue sharks, manta rays, and dolphins, the Azores rank among the Atlantic's finest diving destinations.

Ana Soares Ana Soares
16 Mar 2026
Surfing in the Azores: Best Spots and Complete Guide

Surfing in the Azores: Best Spots and Complete Guide

From Santa Bárbara to Rabo de Peixe, the Azores offer waves for every level on an uncrowded Atlantic coastline — one of Europe's best-kept surf secrets.

Ana Soares Ana Soares
16 Mar 2026
Pico Island: UNESCO Vineyards, Wine, and Volcano
Pico

Pico Island: UNESCO Vineyards, Wine, and Volcano

Pico's black basalt vineyards are one of the world's most unique UNESCO landscapes. Discover Verdelho wine, the volcano summit, and whale watching on this extraordinary island.

Ana Soares Ana Soares
16 Mar 2026
São Miguel in 5 Days: Complete Itinerary
Sao Miguel

São Miguel in 5 Days: Complete Itinerary

Day-by-day itinerary to explore São Miguel: from Sete Cidades to Furnas, Lagoa do Fogo, and the wild Nordeste.

Miguel Ferreira Miguel Ferreira
15 Mar 2026
São Miguel in 5 Days: Complete Itinerary
Sao Miguel

São Miguel in 5 Days: Complete Itinerary

Day-by-day itinerary to explore São Miguel: from Sete Cidades to Furnas, Lagoa do Fogo, and the wild Nordeste.

João Pacheco João Pacheco
15 Mar 2026