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Birdwatching in the Azores: Best Islands, Birds & Seasons

July 28, 2026 · By Eunice Costa

Birdwatching in the Azores is unusual because a relatively small North Atlantic archipelago brings together endemic land birds, major seabird colonies, familiar European residents and unpredictable migrants from both sides of the ocean. For most visitors, the goal should not be to chase the archipelago’s entire historical species list. More than 400 species and subspecies […]

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Azores Natural Pools: Tides, Safety & Best Spots

July 15, 2026 · By Eunice Costa

The Azores are full of volcanic swimming pools, sheltered lava-rock coves and ocean bathing areas, but choosing where to swim is about more than finding the prettiest spot. Tide, swell, wind, access, lifeguard cover and current water conditions can turn the same pool from inviting to unsafe within hours. This guide helps you choose an […]

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Azores group holidays: why friends of every age love these islands

May 6, 2026 · By Eunice Costa

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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6 Days on Faial: Complete Self-Drive Itinerary & Must-See Stops

December 23, 2025 · By Antonio Coelho

Six days on Faial is enough time to see the island’s volcanic landscapes, Horta’s maritime culture, the Caldeira, Capelinhos, coastal swimming areas and whale-watching waters without rushing from stop to stop. A rental car gives independent travelers the most flexibility, but this itinerary is designed around short island-scale driving days rather than long road-trip mileage. […]

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7 Nights in São Miguel: Private Nature Itinerary & What to Expect

December 5, 2025 · By Antonio Coelho

Seven nights on São Miguel gives you enough time to see the island’s famous volcanic landscapes without turning every day into a race. The São Miguel packages itinerary is built around four private guided nature days—Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo, Furnas, Nordeste, and a flexible lagoons-and-waterfalls day—plus free time in Ponta Delgada or for […]

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How to Plan Your Canyoning Adventure in the Azores

November 11, 2025 · By Antonio Coelho

Canyoning in the Azores takes you inside the islands’ volcanic landscapes rather than simply past them. A guided descent may combine walking through a stream, scrambling over wet rock, swimming across natural pools, sliding down smooth channels and rappelling beside waterfalls. The exact mix depends on the route, recent rain and the participants’ experience. For […]

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Surfing in the Azores: Best Islands, Seasons & How to Plan

November 5, 2025 · By Eunice Costa

Surfing in the Azores is less about memorizing one famous break and more about matching the island, coast and conditions to your ability. The nine volcanic islands sit in the North Atlantic with coastlines exposed to different swell directions, so the best place to surf can change from one day—or even one side of an […]

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Best Boat Tours in the Azores: Which Experience to Choose

August 27, 2025 · By Antonio Coelho

Last reviewed: September 2026. Access rules, marine conditions and individual operator schedules can change; confirm current details before booking. The best Azores boat tours are not all the same experience. A whale-watching trip has a very different purpose from circling Vila Franca do Campo Islet, sailing the Faial–Pico channel, snorkeling along a volcanic coast or […]

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Scuba Diving in the Azores: Best Dive Sites, Islands & Planning

April 4, 2025 · By Antonio Coelho

Last reviewed: September 2026. Scuba diving in the Azores is shaped by the same volcanic geography that defines the islands above water: lava reefs, walls, caves, wrecks, offshore banks and seamounts surrounded by deep Atlantic water. The best dive trip depends on your certification, recent experience, tolerance for current and boat time, and whether your […]

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