The Azores: Explore All 9 Islands

• One of the Azores' most beautiful natural landscapes can be found on the smallest and most remote island of Corvo. The island's only paved road leads to the breathtaking Caldeirão, a crater that resulted from the island's single volcano of origin.
• Boasting an impressive 3.7 kilometer (2.3 mi) circumference and 300 meter (985 ft) depth, this gigantic crater can be reached via spectacular hiking trails, or accessed from the viewpoint above. The crater also has two lakes with a few tiny islets, which locals like to say represent the islands of the archipelago. 

Suggestion for the day:

• Alagoa Bay
• The Lakes
• Ribeira Grande Waterfall 
• Rocha dos Bordões
• Morro dos Frades
• Guided Tour Around Flores Island here

For your convenience, we recommend booking airport transfers or reserving a car rental to get around. To make the most of your stay, early check-in is also highly recommended.

Suggestion for the day:

• Explore Downtown Horta. Stroll around Horta’s historical streets and behold the beauty of the old-world architecture of the Azores. Horta, the capital of Faial Island, offers superb views over the neighboring island of Pico from where Mount Pico magnificently stands out. 

Highlights:

• Peter Café Sport
• Porto Pim
• Genuíno Restaurant
• Monte da Guia
• Nossa Senhora da Conceição Viewpoint
• Horta’s Marine

Suggestion for the day:

•  Explore Faial's Volcanic Landscapes

Highlights:

• Ribeirinha Village
• Windmills
• Almoxarife Beach
• Capelinhos Volcano
• Norte Beach
• Caldeira
• Guided Tour Around the Island here

Suggestion for the day:

• Explore Downtown Madalena

Highlights: 

• Santa Maria da Madalena Church
• Pico Wine Museum
• Interpretation Center of Pico Wine
• Criação Velha Vineyards
• Gruta das Torres

Suggestion for the day:

• Hike Mount Pico: Towering at 7,713 ft. tall, unmarred by any surrounding light or pollution, Pico Mountain is Portugal’s highest peak, and without a doubt one of the best places in Europe for stargazing. The mountain itself overlooks the islands of Faial, São Jorge, Terceira, and Graciosa. You don't need to hike this impressive mountain to appreciate its beauty, though it is one of the most popular hiking attractions in Europe.
• Hiking Pico Mountain is a full day experience, but you can also set up camp and spend the night at the top. You’ll be treated to an incredible sunset and sunrise, and in between, you’ll get some of the best stargazing in the world. No matter what time of day you make it to the summit, the views will blow you away.  

Suggestion for the day:

• Pico Wine Experience: Pico's wines, produced in the volcanic soil of the Azores, offer a unique and distinctive taste, reflecting the island's terroir and showcasing the skilled craftsmanship of the winemakers.

Recommended experiences:

• Full-Day Food & Wine Tour
• Crazy About Whites Wine Tasting
• Salt & Spices Wine Tasting

Suggestion for the day:

• Explore Downtown Velas. As most capital cities go, São Jorge Island's capital of Velas is tiny by comparison. But don't let that deter you, despite its small size, Velas has an abundance of life, charm, and charisma that lend it to being among our top spots in São Jorge to make a day of it simply strolling around and soaking up the island's energy and history.
• You will instantly feel a warm welcome from the locals in this open and inviting porty city, as island residents are known for their affable demeanors and are always happy to tell you all about their beloved island. As far as what there is to see in Velas, definitely don't miss the Jardim da Praça da República, a gorgeous public square found right at the city's center. 

Suggestion for the day:

• Discover São Jorge’s Fajãs & Culture

Highlights: 

• Fajã dos Cubres
• Fajã da Caldeira do Santo Cristo
• São Jorge Cheese Factory
• Café Nunes (Artisanal coffee plantation) 

For your convenience, we recommend booking airport transfers or reserving a car rental to get around. To make the most of your stay, early check-in is also highly recommended.

Suggestion for the day:

• Explore some of Graciosa's landscapes 

Highlights:

• Windmills 
• Queijadas da Graciosa Factory 
• Praia Islet 
• Ponta da Barca Lighthouse
• Baleia Islets
• Porto Afonso

Suggestion for the day:

• Graciosa’s Volcanic Itinerary

Highlights:

• Furna do Enxofre
• Caldeira
• Furna da Maria Encantada
• Carapacho Viewpoint
• Termas do Carapacho
• Ponta da Restinga Viewpoint

For your convenience, we recommend booking airport transfers or reserving a car rental to get around. To make the most of your stay, early check-in is also highly recommended.

Suggestion for the day:

• Explore downtown Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO Site

Highlights: 

• Capitães-Generais Palace
• Angra do Heroísmo City Streets 
• Garden Duque da Bragança
• Alto da Memória Viewpoint
• Misericórdia Church
• Angra do Heroísmo Underwater Archeological Park 
• Prainha
• Monte Brasil
• Duque de Bragança Farmers Market
• Silveira Natural Pools
• Bordados dos Açores
• São Bento Pottery 

Suggestion for the day:

• Explore Terceira's Landscapes

Highlights:

• Ponta do Queimado Viewpoint
• Biscoitos Natural Pools
• Wine Museum 
• Facho Viewpoint 
• Império da Caridade
• Serra do Cume
• Serretinha Natural Pools
• Furnas do Enxofre 

Suggestion for the day:

• Local Food & Wine Experience: Terceira's food and wine scene showcases the island's culinary excellence with highlights including Alcatra, a traditional meat dish slow-cooked in a clay pot, and Queijadas da Dona Amélia. 

Recommended experiences:

• Historical Food Tour 
• Taste of the Azores
• Cook in a Wood Oven 

Suggestion for the day:

• Explore Monte Brasil: Monte Brasil, located on Terceira Island in the Azores, is a magnificent volcanic formation that offers breathtaking views, historical fortifications, and diverse flora and fauna all in one place.

Recommended experiences:

• Monte Brasil Hiking Trail 
• Sunset Boat Tour

For your convenience, we recommend booking airport transfers or reserving a car rental to get around. To make the most of your stay, early check-in is also highly recommended.

Suggestion for the day:

• Explore the South Coast of Santa Maria

Highlights: 

• Vila do Porto 
• Macela Viewpoint 
• Praia Formosa 
• Gonçalo Velho Lighthouse 
• Fábrica da Baleia do Castelo
• Aveiro Waterfall
• Maia’s Vineyards
• Meloa Plantation 

Suggestion for the day:

• Explore the North of Santa Maria Island

Highlights:

• Pico Alto Viewpoint 
• Anjos
• São Lourenço Bay 
• Praia de São Lourenço
• Barreiro da Faneca
• Poço da Pedreira

For your convenience, we recommend booking airport transfers or reserving a car rental to get around. To make the most of your stay, early check-in is also highly recommended.

Suggestion for the day:

• Take the afternoon to stroll around Ponta Delgada’s city streets

Not to miss:

• Portas da Cidade
• Louvre Michaelense
• Pineapple Plantations
• Matriz Church

Suggestion for the day:

• Visit Sete Cidades

Highlights:

• Sete Cidades Lake
• Vista do Rei Viewpoint
• Lagoa do Canário
• Boca do Inferno Viewpoint
• Ferraria
• Mosteiros

Suggestion for the day:

• Lagoa do Fogo & Furnas

Highlights:

• Lagoa do Fogo
• Furnas Lake
• Pico do Ferro Viewpoint
• Lunch the famous "cozido" cooked underground
• Park Terra Nostra or Poça da Dona Beija hotsprings
• Local liqueurs and ceramics factory

Suggestion for the day:

• Embark on a whale and dolphin-watching experience: The Azores Islands are known for their unparalleled beauty and biodiversity, adored by outdoor adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. But what people may not know is that the Azores is also one of the fastest-growing whale-watching destinations in the world. Located in the Atlantic Ocean between Portugal and North America, the Azores are a permanent home and natural point of passage to more than 20 different types of whale and dolphin species, making the islands one of the world’s largest whale sanctuaries. 

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• Take the day for a hiking adventure: Hiking in the Azores offers an extraordinary adventure through lush green landscapes, volcanic trails, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking viewpoints, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

Recommended hikes:

• Lagoa do Fogo
• Moinhos do Félix 
• Serra Devassa
• Sanguinho