9 islands of the Azores: what you need to know
Set adrift in the North Atlantic, the nine volcanic islands of the Azores offer a mix of raw beauty and quiet charm. Life here moves at an unhurried pace and adventure here means hiking lush trails,…
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Guide to São Miguel’s hot springs and thermal pools
São Miguel’s natural geothermal pools and hot springs are reason enough to visit the largest island of the Azores. The island has the highest concentration of hot springs in Europe, and I’ve been lucky enough to…
4-day itinerary for São Miguel Island, Azores
Crater lakes, steaming hot springs, gushing waterfalls, tea plantations, wild dolphins and rolling green pastures make the Azorean island of São Miguel feel like it’s from another world. I’m based in Lisbon and I’ve visited this…
Where to eat on São Miguel Island, Azores
São Miguel Island is a fun place to eat. From steaming stews pulled from volcanic earth and little sweet pineapples grown in glasshouses, to cheese counters that feel like theatre and the world’s largest gin collection,…
3-day itinerary for Terceira Island
Terceira might not be the most talked-about island in the Azores, but that’s part of why it’s such a great destination. Volcanic landscapes, green patchwork fields, UNESCO-listed Angra do Heroísmo, lava tubes, and unique local traditions…
Where to eat on Terceira Island, Azores
Like many of the Azorean islands, Terceira might have more cows than people. So, despite being surrounded by seemingly endless ocean and super fresh fish, Terceira Island’s signature dish is in fact a fragrant and rich,…