Azores - Wikipedia
WebIt is an archipelago composed of nine volcanic islands in the Macaronesia region of the North Atlantic Ocean, about 1,400 km (870 mi) west of Lisbon, about 1,500 km (930 mi) northwest of Morocco, and about 1,930 km (1,200 mi) …
First-timer’s guide to the Azores - Lonely Planet
WebFeb 28, 2024 · Set in the middle of the Atlantic, halfway between the USA and continental Portugal, the nine major Azores islands – São Miguel, Santa Maria, Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico, Faial, Flores and Corvo – are impossible not to adore.
Travel Guide to the Azores Islands - TripSavvy
WebSep 9, 2021 · The Azores Islands are a fascinating island archipelago belonging to Portugal. A stepping stone for Americans who don't like long flights, the islands lie in the Atlantic, under five hours flying time from the East Coast of …
The 9 Islands of the Azores - Portugal.com
WebJan 16, 2022 · 1. Corvo, Azores. Corvo is the smallest island of the Azores and has less than 400 inhabitants. The most remote island of the archipelago, Corvo provides an isolated getaway with astonishing green landscapes, narrow streets with black stone, and sea views.
Azores - Visit Azores
WebIt’s through nature that we care for what is most natural, right in the heart of the Atlantic. 9 naturally surprising islands, with hotels and restaurants in complete harmony with the environment. The no. 1 archipelago in sustainability awaits you.
Best islands to visit in the Azores - Lonely Planet
WebApr 15, 2024 · 1. Santa Maria. Best island for summer festivals. Dubbed “the sunny island” by Azoreans, summers here see plenty of glorious days of beach weather – an oddity by Azores standards. But the promise of morning-to-evening days spent soaking up the sun and the salt of the ocean isn’t the only reason why travellers flock here during the …
An Island-by-Island Guide to Portugal's Azores
WebAug 7, 2023 · The Azores comprise nine islands, each a mythical, magical land of volcanoes, bubbling thermal waters, geysers of rising steam, turquoise-toned lagoons, and bottle-green lakes. With a landscape...
Azores | www.visitportugal.com
WebThe Azores, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, is an archipelago of nine islands showing nature in its purest state, and one of the largest whale sanctuaries in the world.Among the resident and (...)
Discover Europe's Far-Flung Island Paradise - National …
WebApril 18, 2017. • 10 min read. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, a string of nine volcanic islands rests at the intersection of the Eurasian, African, and North American tectonic plates....
The Azores travel - Lonely Planet | Portugal, Europe
WebPortugal, Europe. This remote archipelago simply abounds with adventures; it is, in fact, the Hawaii of the mid-Atlantic. It has world-class whale watching, sailing, diving, hiking and canyoning; excellent surfing and other watersports; rich opportunities for on horseback, on bikes or, for the daredevils, by paraglider.
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