Flores has canyoning routes for every level, from a 2h30 beginner descent to a 7-hour route that takes you into Poço do Bacalhau from above. Two local operators, six named routes.

Flores is the westernmost island in Europe and the rainiest in the Azores. Most visitors come in summer for the driest weather, but spring offers something different: active whale watching, overflowing waterfalls, and landscapes at their greenest. This gu

Flores has a range of hotels, guesthouses, and independent houses across Santa Cruz, Fajã Grande, and Lajes, plus five municipal campgrounds. Some are listed on our site, and our advisors can arrange many more.

There are no direct transatlantic flights to Flores. Every visitor from North America connects through São Miguel or Faial, then takes a short inter-island flight. The total journey is long, but the island rewards the effort. Here is exactly how to get th

Flores is the most remote island in the Azores and the one most often compared to Iceland. Here is why the comparison holds up.

Four official trails, correct distances, difficulty ratings, and one currently closed. Here is what hiking in Flores actually involves.

Flores is the least visited and most dramatic island in the Azores. This 3-day guide covers the crater lakes, waterfalls, Rocha dos Bordões, and a boat trip to Corvo.

Flores is not a resort island. It has no golf courses, no beach bars, and no tourist strips. What it has is raw Atlantic scenery, geological formations that look like science fiction, and a handful of experiences that are genuinely hard to find anywhere e

Flores has the Azores’ highest concentration of waterfalls, seven crater lakes, boat-accessible sea caves, and outstanding canyoning. These are the activities worth planning around.