Sete Cidades Azores

Sete Cidades lakes viewed from the Vista do Rei viewpoint, Azores

Sete Cidades Azores: this guide explains the volcanic lakes, main viewpoints, best routes and practical tips for visiting São Miguel’s most famous landscape. Sete Cidades is the most famous volcanic landscape in São Miguel and one of the essential places in the Azores. Our São Miguel guide places it within the rest of the island. … Read more

Whale Watching in Pico (Azores): Complete Guide

Whale watching off Pico Island, with a sperm whale surfacing in the Atlantic

Whale watching Pico: this guide explains the best season, departure areas, species, sea conditions and what to book before planning a trip around Pico island. Whale watching in Pico, Azores is one of the most memorable wildlife experiences in Europe. This volcanic island sits in the middle of the North Atlantic, right on a migration … Read more

Climbing Mount Pico Azores

Subir al volcán Pico (Azores) al atardecer — vista del volcán más alto de Portugal

Climbing Mount Pico Azores: this guide explains permits, weather, equipment, difficulty and how to prepare for Portugal’s highest mountain. Climbing Mount Pico is one of the most memorable adventures in the Azores. At 2,351 metres, it is the highest mountain in Portugal and a demanding volcanic hike that requires planning, suitable gear and respect for … Read more

Hiking in São Jorge, Azores: Fajãs, Cliffs and Mountain Trails

Senderista en el sendero costero de São Jorge con vistas al océano Atlántico

Hiking in São Jorge is one of the most powerful experiences in the Azores. The island is long, narrow and dramatic, with high ridges, deep valleys, waterfalls and fajãs at the foot of huge cliffs. Use our complete São Jorge island guide to place each walk within a realistic island plan. The most famous trails … Read more

Fajas Sao Jorge Azores: How to Visit Them

Vista de la Fajã de Caldeira do Santo Cristo en la isla de São Jorge Azores

The fajas of Sao Jorge are one of the most distinctive geographical features in the Azores and probably one of the most unusual coastal landscapes in Europe. These flat strips of land sit at the foot of cliffs that can rise up to 700 meters above the ocean. If you plan to visit Sao Jorge, … Read more

Car Rental in Terceira Azores: Guide to Driving Around the Island

Praia da Vitória on Terceira Island, Azores

Car rental in Terceira is one of the best decisions if you want to explore the island freely, make the most of your days and reach places where public transport does not work well for visitors. Terceira is comfortable to drive around, with good roads, short distances and some of the most beautiful landscapes in … Read more

Angra do Heroismo Azores: Complete Guide to Terceira’s UNESCO City

Vista panorámica de Angra do Heroísmo en Terceira Azores, ciudad Patrimonio de la Humanidad UNESCO

Angra do Heroismo, on Terceira Island, is the most important historic city in the Azores and one of the archipelago’s essential cultural visits. Its center was listed by UNESCO in 1983 because of its role as an Atlantic port, its urban layout, its fortifications and its direct connection with the sea routes between Europe, Africa, … Read more

Things to Do in Terceira, Azores: Angra, Volcanoes and Coastal Pools

Miradouro da Serra do Cume en Terceira, Azores — vista panorámica del cráter volcánico convertido en prados

Things to do in Terceira Azores: this guide brings together Angra do Heroísmo, volcanic caves, coastal pools, viewpoints, food stops and practical route ideas. Terceira is one of the most complete islands in the Azores: historic towns, volcanic caves, green viewpoints, natural pools and a strong local identity. This guide to the best things to … Read more