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Dona Beija Hot springs in São Miguel island

Dona Beija is, without a doubt, one of the best hot springs in São Miguel, and a mandatory stop on your visit to this wonderful island. I particularly like exploring it on a Night-Time Experience with hot springs and Dinner. It is AMAZING to see Dona Beija hot springs at night, trust me! Dona Beija…

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Hot springs in São Miguel island

Searching for the best hot springs in São Miguel in the Azores? This guide is your key to soaking in six unforgettable thermal springs, from jungle-like pools to ocean-heated coves. With timetables, prices, insider tips that only the locals know and nearby attractions, this guide gives you up-to-the-minute details on how to make…

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Flores

Best things to do in Flores island

Who would have thought that an island as small as Flores, with only 4,000 inhabitants, could have so many fantastic places to visit? There are so many options that I made this list of the best things to do in Flores island. However, if you would like to make the most of your time, I…

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Essential Guide to Hiking in the Azores: What you need to know before you go

Thinking of going hiking in the Azores? Good call — but don’t just lace up your boots and wing it. The trails in the Azores are stunning, yes — volcanoes, waterfalls, ocean cliffs, you name it — but they can also be unpredictable, poorly marked, and seriously weather-dependent. In this guide, I’ll walk…

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Top Things to Do in the Azores: Best Activities on Every Island

You’re probably searching for the best things to do in the Azores — but here’s the catch: that''s the wrong way to go about your trip. I will first show you why your planning should begin with choosing the right islands, then walk you through the top things to do in the Azores on…

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Where to Stay in Faial Island: Best Hotels, Guesthouses & Apartments

Wondering where to stay in Faial island in the Azores? You might think that, because it’s a small island, picking accommodation would be easy. But as it turns out, there’s a surprising mix of hotels, guesthouses, and apartments—some of which are absolutely worth your time, and others that are pure rubbish. So, if…

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Natural wonders in the Azores

Natural wonders in the Azores are everywhere you look — from steaming volcanic craters and jungle-covered hot springs to epic crater lakes, waterfalls, and underwater caves. But where do you even start? In this guide, I take you island by island through the most breathtaking places to hike, swim, soak, and just stand there in…

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Best resorts in the Azores

The Azores are a group of 9 islands, most of them very small, so there are not many resorts in this archipelago and there are even islands without a single resort. To make your life easier, I decided to make a list of the best resorts in the Azores - I hope it will be…

BySara Riobom2024-12-180Comments

Pico

Best things to do in Pico island

I wasn't expecting it, but Pico Island completely stole my heart. As the youngest island in the Azores Archipelago, Pico has a unique vibe, as if I landed on an island of entrepreneurs, many of them connected to either tourism or wine production. In fact, Pico Island has some of the most extraordinary white wines…

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Where to stay in Pico

Before diving into Where to stay in Pico, I think it is important to understand the layout of this island. Pico Island is the second largest island in the Azores, covering approximately 447 square kilometers. It is roughly 42 kilometers long and about 15 kilometers wide at its widest point. The island has a varied…

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