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Adventure & Fun

Azores Volcano Tours: Best Volcanic Sites, Caves & Hikes

March 14, 2025 · By Antonio Coelho

Last reviewed: September 2026. Volcano tours in the Azores are not about standing beside an erupting cone. They are about exploring the landscapes left by volcanism: vast calderas, crater lakes, fumaroles, geothermal springs, lava tubes, young ash fields and Portugal’s highest mountain. For a first volcanic-focused trip, São Miguel offers the greatest variety in one […]

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Travel & Tours

Azores Honeymoon: Best Islands, Romantic Experiences & Trip Planning

March 5, 2025 · By Eunice Costa

An Azores honeymoon is a strong choice for couples who want dramatic scenery, thermal pools, coastal drives, food and wine, whale watching and outdoor experiences rather than a conventional all-inclusive beach resort. The islands can work equally well for a quiet one-island escape or a multi-island honeymoon with contrasting landscapes. For most first-time couples, São […]

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Fauna & Flora

Dolphin Watching in the Azores: Best Time, Species & Swimming Rules

January 16, 2025 · By Eunice Costa

Last reviewed: September 2026. Dolphin watching in the Azores can mean two very different experiences: observing wild dolphins from a licensed boat, or joining a regulated open-ocean swim when the species, sea conditions and animal behavior allow it. Both take place with free-ranging wildlife, so the most important expectation is simple: the dolphins decide whether […]

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Places & Exploring

The 8 Best Lakes and Lagoons to Visit in the Azores Islands

January 3, 2025 · By Eunice Costa

The Azores are famous for volcanic crater lakes, but the experience changes dramatically from one island—and one lake—to another. On São Miguel, Sete Cidades, Furnas and Lagoa do Fogo are the headline landscapes. Smaller upland lakes add quieter stops, while Pico, Flores and Corvo show how different the archipelago’s lake country becomes beyond São Miguel. […]

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Adventure & Fun

Golf in the Azores: Batalha, Furnas & Terceira Courses

December 10, 2024 · By Antonio Coelho

Golf in the Azores is concentrated on three established courses: Batalha and Furnas on São Miguel, and Terceira Golf Club on Terceira. That makes the destination unusually easy to understand: stay on São Miguel for the widest golf choice, or combine São Miguel and Terceira if you want to play all three courses while also […]

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Adventure & Fun

Best Hiking trails in Azores islands

August 22, 2024 · By Eunice Costa

Last reviewed: September 2026. The Azores are one of Portugal’s most rewarding hiking destinations, with marked walking routes crossing volcanic ridges, crater lakes, forests, fajãs, waterfalls and Atlantic coastline on all nine islands. The best hike depends less on finding one famous trail than on choosing the island, distance and terrain that match your trip. […]

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