Azores

Region

Nine green volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic. São Miguel has crater lakes, tea plantations and the hot springs of Furnas around Ponta Delgada, Pico has Portugal's highest mountain and lava-field vineyards, Faial is a sailors' stop, and whale watching is excellent from spring to autumn. The weather changes fast all year.

Azores Flores Island (Azores)Santa Maria IslandCorvo IslandGraciosaSão Jorge IslandFormigasMonchique IsletPico da EsperançaSé Cathedral of Angra do HeroísmoVila Franca IsletLagoa do FogoLagoa das Sete CidadesPraia IsletCentral Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the AzoresLandscape of the Pico Island Vineyard CulturePonta DelgadaFurnasRibeira GrandeSão Miguel IslandPico IslandMount PicoTerceira IslandFaial IslandVila Franca do CampoMadalena, AzoresRabo de PeixeLajes (Praia da Vitória)

Azores essentials

Country: Portugal
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: Portuguese
Emergency: 112

Where to Go in Azores

City Vila Franca do Campo Vila Franca do CampoAzores town of the islet crater lagoon City Ribeira Grande Ribeira GrandeAzores town of hot springs and tea plantations City Furnas FurnasVolcanic parish in Azores, geothermal hot springs Island São Miguel Island São Miguel IslandAzores island with volcanic lakes and hot springs Island Pico Island Pico IslandAzorean island dominated by Portugal's highest peak, Pico Island Terceira Island Terceira IslandAzorean island featuring volcanic landscapes and UNESCO Angra History Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the Azores Central Zone of the Town of Angra do Heroismo in the AzoresHistoric UNESCO town center with colonial seaport heritage History Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard CultureVolcanic vineyards on basalt stone walls producing wine Nature Mount Pico Mount PicoPortugal's highest mountain and Azores volcanic peak Nature Pico da Esperança Pico da EsperançaHighest summit on São Jorge Island, expansive views Nature Lagoa do Fogo Lagoa do FogoCrater lake inside São Miguel caldera, nature reserve Nature Lagoa das Sete Cidades Lagoa das Sete CidadesVolcanic crater with twin-blue and green lakes
Regions & Cities
Ponta Delgada Explore Ponta Delgada Ponta Delgada sits on São Miguel’s southern shore and serves as base for crater lakes, Furnas hot springs and whale-watching trips; visitors sample cozido stewed in geothermal pits, stroll oceanfront avenues and rent cars to explore volcanic landscapes. Furnas Explore Furnas Furnas steams with geothermal vents that cook the island cozido; tourists come for thermal pools, botanical gardens, terraced tea fields and simple cafés serving local sweet breads. Explore Ribeira Grande Ribeira Grande’s black-lava harbor and narrow streets lead to caldeiras, tea plantations and hot springs; surfers ride nearby Santa Bárbara, while whale-watching boats leave from the marina. São Miguel Island Explore São Miguel Island São Miguel is the Azores’ largest island, home to Sete Cidades caldera lakes, Furnas hot springs and tea plantations. Pico Island Explore Pico Island Pico Island in the Azores features Portugal’s highest peak, Mount Pico, volcanic vineyards classified by UNESCO, and whale-watching waters. Mount Pico Explore Mount Pico Pico’s summit on the Azorean island of Pico is Portugal’s highest point, a volcanic cone climbed by hikers via steep trails; visitors combine the ascent with whale-watching trips and visits to UNESCO-listed vineyard landscapes. Terceira Island Explore Terceira Island Terceira in the Azores blends Angra do Heroísmo’s historic streets, volcanic caves, pasturelands and whale-watching; visitors arrive for hiking, local festas and island history. Faial Island Explore Faial Island In the central Azores, Faial’s Horta marina serves transatlantic yachts, with a volcanic landscape shaped by the 1957 Capelinhos eruption, whale-watching trips and hydrangea-lined coastal roads.

Azores at a Glance

Local Time
10:39 PM
GMT-1
Population
236,440

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