Once you arrive in the Azores - most likely in the island of São Miguel or in Terceira -, you will soon realise that one of the best ways to travel in between islands is by using the ferry. And hence this guide to the Azores ferries. But first, let’s shart at the beginning, shall…
Even though I am not a huge beach fan, even I reckon that one of the best things to do in the Azores is to spend a day at one of their fabulous beaches. Therefore, I wrote this list of the best beaches in the Azores islands. Please note that this is not a list…
One of the first things you need to take care of once you've booked your flights to the Azores islands is definitely to rent a car. Thing is: you can't really do anything in the Azores without a car! Unfortunately, on all the islands there is little public transportation and those that exist are rare…
I am madly in love with São Jorge island and, besides São Miguel, it is the Azores islands where I spend most time. I have done dozens of hikes there which is why I feel equipped to write about the best hikes in São Jorge island.
And talking about hiking in São Jorge island is…
São Jorge is one of my favourite islands in the Azores (and probably the one I go more often to, as I have good friends there).
There are so many best things to do in São Jorge island in the Azores that I decided to write this article especially for you 🙂 Please keep in…
São Jorge is definitely one of my favourite places in the Azores and, like in any other place, you need to know your way around in order to decide where to stay.
I have been there many times (I made some really good friends there 🥰 so I have the knowledge to help you to…
Unlike some other Azores islands (like Pico island), there are some pretty good restaurants in Terceira island, where you can find terrific local dishes like Alcatra. So if you’re a foodie and already read my guide on what to eat in the Azores, save this list of the best restaurants in Terceira island and plan…
In my opinion Faial is one of the most beautiful Azores islands, with plenty of amazing viewpoints for you to admire the endless views over the ocean, pastures and even over Pico mountain and São Jorge island.
Find out what they are in this article, where you will find not only a list of the…
I remember first arriving in Faial island and thinking “this is such a tiny island, I’ll get bored in a second '' but it was soooooo far from the truth. The thing is that Faial, despite its size, is one of the most beautiful islands in the Azores, combining natural beauty with a vibrant bay…
I know a lot of people will not like to read this, but here goes the truth: on Faial island there is no restaurant that is absolutely fantastic. In addition to that, as in all the Azores islands, restaurants are quite expensive when compared to continental Portugal (which is something I do not understand, because…