Hikes and trails in Flores

If there is one thing that gives Flores Island its name and visibility, it is its hikes and trails. In fact, Flores Island, being quite small, only has 5 trails available, but they are all very beautiful. Therefore, I recommend you to read very Complete Guide to Hiking in the Azores: all you need to…

BySara Riobom2024-10-020Comments

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What to do on a rainy day in Flores Island

One of the things I really DON'T like about Flores island is that it rains A LOT. Therefore, if you are already in Flores and facing really shitty weather, don't despair! Instead, read this article about what to do on a rainy day in Flores Island :) How is the weather in Flores Island? According…

BySara Riobom2024-10-020Comments

Flores

Flores Island: things you NEED to know

The internet has great things to say about Flores Island, but I haven't found a single article warning about the bad things about the island. However, I think it's best to be well informed about this island before you decide to visit it. So, here is my article about Flores Island: 10 things you NEED…

BySara Riobom2024-10-010Comments

Flores

Where to say in Flores island

Flores Island is one of the smallest islands in the Azores, so you might think it doesn't matter where you stay. Quite the opposite! It's an island full of limitations (in terms of supermarkets, access to healthcare, network coverage, etc. ) so for me the choice of where to stay in Flores Island should be…

BySara Riobom2024-10-010Comments

Terceira

Best things to do in Terceira

Terceira is the second largest island in the Azores in terms of population and certainly in terms of number of tourists. It is a fantastic island (and the island where the best restaurants in the Azores are found), with lots of things to do, from whale watching, visiting a vulcano hollow, taking selfies at incredible…

BySara Riobom2024-09-220Comments

Move Around Terceira

How to get around Terceira island

Terceira is one of the largest islands in the Azores, and the second largest in terms of population. The island is 29 kilometres long by 18 kilometres wide, with a perimeter of 90 kilometres. It has an area of 402.2 square kilometres. Being quite a big island, it is important to discover how to get…

BySara Riobom2024-09-220Comments

Terceira

Algar do Carvão: a complete guide

Algar do Carvão is a remarkable volcanic chimney which, unlike what is usually seen in other volcanic eruptions, is not obstructed. It has a crater that ends 90 meteres below, in a lagoon of clear waters that is 15 meters deep. And all of this, my friend, you can explore with your own feet! :)…

BySara Riobom2024-09-200Comments

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Best things to do in Angra do Heroísmo

In my opinion, Angra do Heroísmo is THE most beautiful city in the entire Azores - and I've been to 7 of the 9 islands! Its historic centre, completely destroyed during the strong earthquake of the 1980s, was rebuilt with fire and iron by its inhabitants, who made a point of preserving the city's original…

BySara Riobom2024-09-180Comments

Terceira

Monte Brasil: a complete guide

The Monte Brasil peninsula is located in the city of Angra do Heroísmo, on the south coast of Terceira Island, in the Azores. It is the largest tuff cone in the Azores, and is flanked by two bays: Angra, to the east, and Fanal, to the west. Its crater is surrounded by four elevations: Picos…

BySara Riobom2024-09-180Comments

Terceira

Best beaches in Terceira

Don’t expect to find perfect, white sand beaches in Terceira island. Nope. On Terceira Island there are several swimming areas with natural pools in the middle of the rocks, and you can get around them via concrete walkways and paths. So, they are not beaches in the strict sense of the word, but rather areas…

BySara Riobom2024-09-170Comments

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