{"id":2786,"date":"2026-07-18T17:23:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T17:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/the-islands\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T18:03:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T18:03:46","slug":"the-islands","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/the-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"The Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.va-islands-hub{max-width:1180px;margin:0 auto;padding:36px 20px 56px;box-sizing:border-box}\n.va-islands-hub p{font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;color:#555;max-width:980px}\n.va-islands-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px;margin-top:30px}\n.va-island-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e7eef2;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.08);overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:430px}\n.va-island-img{display:block;height:205px;overflow:hidden;background:#edf5f8}\n.va-island-img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block}\n.va-island-body{padding:18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}\n.va-island-body h2{font-size:21px;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 12px}\n.va-island-body h2 a{color:#12365a;text-decoration:none}\n.va-island-body p{font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 16px;color:#52616b}\n.va-island-more{margin-top:auto;color:#0fa4c7;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none}\n@media(max-width:900px){.va-islands-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}\n@media(max-width:620px){.va-islands-hub{padding:26px 16px 42px}.va-islands-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.va-island-card{min-height:0}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"va-islands-hub\">\n  <p>The Azores are nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic, each with a different rhythm, landscape and way of travelling. Use this island hub to compare Sao Miguel, Santa Maria, Terceira, Pico, Sao Jorge, Faial, Graciosa, Flores and Corvo, and continue to the detailed guides for each destination.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"va-islands-grid\">\n<article class=\"va-island-card\">\r\n  <a class=\"va-island-img\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-azores-islands\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lago-de-sete-cidades-San-Miguel.jpg\" alt=\"Azores Sao Miguel, Miradouro da Vista do Rei, Sete Cidades\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a>\r\n  <div class=\"va-island-body\">\r\n    <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-azores-islands\/\">Visit Azores Islands<\/a><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Visit the Azores islands if you want nature, volcanoes, crater lakes, whale watching, hot springs, dramatic coastlines and slow Atlantic travel. The Azores are not a&#8230;<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"va-island-more\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-azores-islands\/\">Read guide<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<article class=\"va-island-card\">\r\n  <a class=\"va-island-img\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-sao-miguel-azores\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sete-cidades-volcan-sao-miguel-azores.jpg\" alt=\"Vista del complejo volc&#225;nico de Sete Cidades al atardecer en S&#227;o Miguel Azores\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a>\r\n  <div class=\"va-island-body\">\r\n    <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-sao-miguel-azores\/\">Visit Sao Miguel Azores<\/a><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Visit Sao Miguel Azores if you want the most complete first experience in the archipelago. S&#227;o Miguel is the largest island in the Azores and the easiest one for a first trip&#8230;<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"va-island-more\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-sao-miguel-azores\/\">Read guide<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<article class=\"va-island-card\">\r\n  <a class=\"va-island-img\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-santa-maria-azores\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/santa-maria-azores-playa.jpg\" alt=\"Faro de la Ponta do Castelo en la isla de Santa Mar&#237;a, Azores\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a>\r\n  <div class=\"va-island-body\">\r\n    <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-santa-maria-azores\/\">Visit Santa Maria Azores<\/a><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Visit Santa Maria Azores if you want to discover the warmest and most different island in the archipelago. Santa Maria is known for drier weather, golden beaches, soft hills,&#8230;<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"va-island-more\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-santa-maria-azores\/\">Read guide<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<article class=\"va-island-card\">\r\n  <a class=\"va-island-img\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-terceira-azores\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/algar-do-carvao-interior-terceira-azores.jpg\" alt=\"Interior del Algar do Carv&#227;o cueva volc&#225;nica en isla de Terceira Azores\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a>\r\n  <div class=\"va-island-body\">\r\n    <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-terceira-azores\/\">Visit Terceira Azores<\/a><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Visit Terceira Azores if you want a balanced island with history, volcanic caves, viewpoints, natural pools and strong local culture. Terceira is one of the easiest Azores&#8230;<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"va-island-more\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-terceira-azores\/\">Read guide<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<article class=\"va-island-card\">\r\n  <a class=\"va-island-img\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-pico-azores\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Igreja-Santa-Maria-Madalena-pico.jpg\" alt=\"Facade of the Church of Santa Maria Madalena in the capital of Pico Island, Azores\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a>\r\n  <div class=\"va-island-body\">\r\n    <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-pico-azores\/\">Visit Pico Azores<\/a><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Visiting Pico Island in the Azores: climbing Portugal\u2019s highest volcano, UNESCO World Heritage vineyards, and whale watching. Everything you need to know about tourism in&#8230;<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"va-island-more\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-pico-azores\/\">Read guide<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<article class=\"va-island-card\">\r\n  <a class=\"va-island-img\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-faial-azores\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/faial-9982354_1280.jpg\" alt=\"Vista a&#233;rea de la ciudad de Horta en la isla de Faial, Azores\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a>\r\n  <div class=\"va-island-body\">\r\n    <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-faial-azores\/\">Visit Faial Azores<\/a><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Visit Faial Azores if you want Horta, marina culture, volcanic landscapes, ocean views and one of the easiest combinations with Pico. Faial is often used as a stop between&#8230;<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"va-island-more\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-faial-azores\/\">Read guide<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<article class=\"va-island-card\">\r\n  <a class=\"va-island-img\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-sao-jorge-azores\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/azores-4490153_1280.jpg\" alt=\"Pueblo tradicional en una faja de S&#227;o Jorge con iglesia y hortensias azules, Azores\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a>\r\n  <div class=\"va-island-body\">\r\n    <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-sao-jorge-azores\/\">Visit Sao Jorge Azores<\/a><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Visit Sao Jorge Azores if you want cliffs, hiking trails, faj&#227;s, cheese, ocean views and one of the most distinctive landscapes in the central group. S&#227;o Jorge is long,&#8230;<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"va-island-more\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-sao-jorge-azores\/\">Read guide<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<article class=\"va-island-card\">\r\n  <a class=\"va-island-img\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-flores-azores\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/que-ver-en-isla-de-flores-azores-.jpg\" alt=\"visitar-isla-de-flores\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a>\r\n  <div class=\"va-island-body\">\r\n    <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-flores-azores\/\">Visit Flores Azores<\/a><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Visit Flores Azores if you want waterfalls, crater lakes, green cliffs and one of the most dramatic natural landscapes in Portugal. Flores is remote, lush and deeply&#8230;<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"va-island-more\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-flores-azores\/\">Read guide<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<article class=\"va-island-card\">\r\n  <a class=\"va-island-img\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-corvo-azores\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/isla-do-corvo-dron-caldeirao-1024x796-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Visitar Isla de Corvo\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a>\r\n  <div class=\"va-island-body\">\r\n    <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-corvo-azores\/\">Visit Corvo Azores: complete travel guide<\/a><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Everything you need to know before visiting Corvo Visiting Corvo island is one of the most unusual experiences in the Azores. Corvo is the smallest island in the archipelago,&#8230;<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"va-island-more\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-corvo-azores\/\">Read guide<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n<article class=\"va-island-card\">\r\n  <a class=\"va-island-img\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-graciosa-azores\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/santa-cruz-visitar-isla-graciosa.jpg\" alt=\"Visitar Isla de Graciosa - Santa Cruz\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a>\r\n  <div class=\"va-island-body\">\r\n    <h2><a href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-graciosa-azores\/\">Visit Graciosa Azores: complete island guide<\/a><\/h2>\r\n    <p>Visiting Graciosa island in the Azores is a good choice if you want a slower, more local and less crowded side of the archipelago. Graciosa is not the island for rushed&#8230;<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"va-island-more\" href=\"https:\/\/visitarazores.com\/en\/visit-graciosa-azores\/\">Read guide<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/article>\r\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Azores are nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic, each with a different rhythm, landscape and way of travelling. Use this island hub to compare Sao Miguel, Santa Maria, Terceira, Pico, Sao Jorge, Faial, Graciosa, Flores and Corvo, and continue to the detailed guides for each destination. 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