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Articles by Eunice Costa
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Birds of the Azores: Endemic Species, Seabirds, and an Island-by-Island Guide
Under the current eBird/Clements taxonomy, the birds of the Azores include three species found nowhere else on Earth, distinctive island subspecies, major seabird colonies, familiar residents, and occasional visitors from both sides of the Atlantic. That mix makes this Portuguese archipelago rewarding for beginners and experienced birders. It also calls for realistic expectations. Official sources […]
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Accessible Azores: How to Explore the Islands with Limited Mobility
Accessible Azores: How to Explore the Islands with Limited Mobility The Azores can suit travelers with limited mobility, as long as the itinerary is built around verified step-free or low-walking sights, pre-arranged transport assistance, and a vehicle that matches your needs. This guide processes one central question, accessible travel in the Azores, so you can […]
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Azores Triathlon Training: Swim, Bike & Run Guide
Triathlon Training in the Azores: How to Swim, Bike and Run Safely Yes, the Azores can support a demanding triathlon training block, provided you arrive with flexibility rather than a fixed plan. The archipelago gives you pool and supervised ocean swimming, long volcanic climbs by bike, trail and track running, and outdoor conditions in every […]
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10 Azores Trip-Planning Mistakes US Travelers Make
10 Azores Trip-Planning Mistakes US Travelers Make (and How to Avoid Each One) The Azores promise nine volcanic islands, crater lakes, and mid-Atlantic quiet that most of Europe has traded away for overtourism. What the archipelago does not promise is an easy trip to plan. US travelers consistently run into the same avoidable problems: packed […]
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Azores group holidays: why friends of every age love these islands
Nine volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic are no longer a secret, but the Azores remain uncrowded, unspoiled, and well suited for one type of trip most destinations struggle with: a group holiday where every friend, regardless of age or fitness level, finds exactly what they want. That’s the case for the Azores in a single […]
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Azores Ancestry Travel: Trace Your Family Roots | How to Find Your Family
Most travelers visit the Azores archipelago for the volcanic lakes and whale-watching. Heritage travelers visit because a surname on a weathered stone marker in a São Miguel village matches the name they’ve carried their whole life. Something shifts. The Azores, a Portuguese archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic, are not a foreign […]
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Endemic Flora of the Azores: Rare Plants & Where to Find Them | Azores.com
Where to find the rare plants that grow only on these volcanic islands, and why they matter more than you think. Twenty million years ago, thick evergreen forests covered much of the Mediterranean. Laurel, holly, juniper, a canopy so dense it blocked the sky. Then the ice ages came and wiped almost all of it […]
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Self-Drive vs. Guided Tour in the Azores: Find Your Travel Style (2026)
The Question Every Azores Visitor Asks You have decided to visit the Azores. You have seen the photographs of emerald crater lakes, volcanic hot springs, and whale-filled Atlantic waters. You may have even chosen which islands to visit. But now comes the question that trips up nearly every first-time visitor: how exactly do you get […]
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Stop Planning, Start Packing: The Easiest Way to See Multiple Azores Islands in One Trip
Many travelers dream of exploring the nine volcanic islands of the Azores, but perhaps you think visiting multiple islands in one trip is too complicated. It’s actually quite simple, especially since no visa is required for US or Canadian citizens for stays up to 90 days. You can fly directly from the US East Coast […]
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Festivities in the Azores Archipelago in 2026
Over on the cobblestones of Ponta Delgada, the smell of crushed flower petals usually hits you way before you actually see the Santo Cristo procession. It’s intense. But 2026 isn’t just another year for us – it’s the 50th Anniversary of Autonomy, so the party energy is going to be doubled across every single island. […]
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