Rabo de Peixe: A Charming Village in the Azores, with a Mysterious Past
byNestled on the northern coast of São Miguel, the largest island in the Azores archipelago, lies the picturesque village of Rabo de Peixe. With…
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Terra Nostra – A remarkable Garden in São Miguel
byThe Terra Nostra Garden is, arguably, the most beautiful garden in the Azores, and certainly one of the most beautiful gardens we have ever…
Flavoured Azorean Food
byBeing Portuguese, we somehow expected to find more or less the same cuisine in the Azores as in mainland Portugal. Indeed several dishes are…
Quiz: How much do you know about the Azores?
byQuiz about the Azores. The Azores, Europe’s last hidden gem… An incredible archipelago with nine islands, each with its own charm. The Azores is…
The hot springs of São Miguel Island
byThe hot springs of São Miguel Island. You probably don’t think of the Azores as a wellness destination, but that is wrong. The island…
São Miguel Island – Azores
bySão Miguel is one of the most visited islands in the Azores, and there are many reasons why that should be. The island has…
The windmills of the Azores
byIf you have been to the Azores, you have noticed the many windmills in the different islands. Windmills began to be built in the 16th century…
What to visit in Terceira Island (Azores)
byIt is a common saying that, in reality, the Azores are only eight islands plus one carousel, and Terceira Island is the carousel. It…
Lighthouses in the Azores
byThere are incredible lighthouses in the Azores, and though we did not get to see them all, we had the chance to come across…
The Wine Route in Pico Island (Azores)
byIf you are in Pico (or intend to visit Pico and are planning your trip) and you are an adept of wine, you cannot…
What to visit in Pico Island (Azores)
byPlanning a short visit of a couple of days that includes the three islands of the Central Group (Pico, Faial and São Jorge) is probably…
Pico Island: Pico Volcano Summit Hike (Azores)
byThe Pico volcano is the highest Portuguese mountain, at 2,351 metres from the sea level. It is a stratovolcano (which means it is a conical…
What to visit in Faial island Azores
byAfter spending ten days in Flores and Corvo, we must be honest, we did not have great expectations for Faial. With the last volcano…
The Holy Spirit Celebrations Azores
byWe arrived at Corvo island without any big hopes about the celebrations of the Holy-Spirit. We were in the middle of a pandemic, and…
What to visit in Corvo Island Azores
byLet me guess: You are planning a visit to the Azores and you are including a quick one-day tour of the island of Corvo from…
From Whale hunting to whale watching in the Azores
byThere are many reasons why tourists are heading to the Azores, and no one can deny that one of them is the opportunity to…
Hikes and trails in Flores Island – Azores
byOne of the reasons why you should spend a good couple of days in Flores is to explore the many trails of the island. There…
Incredible Waterfalls in Flores Azores
byFlores is one of the most beautiful islands in the Azores. If we had to attribute a colour to this island, it would be…
The seven Lagoons in Flores Island Azores
byFlores is heaven on earth! Especially if your idea of heaven is a natural eden, where waterfalls and lakes are hidden amongst green lush landscape….
What to visit in Flores island Azores
byIf you are planning a visit to the Azores, you should include in your plan the island of Flores, which has been one of…
