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…

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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…

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Praia da Vitória: all you need to know

Praia da Vitória is a small coastal town with around 3,000 inhabitants. Located on the eastern tip of Terceira island, it benefited greatly, economically and socially, from the installation of a US air base there during the Second World War. Unfortunately, the Americans have reduced their presence drastically in the last decade which negatively impacted…

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Where to Stay in São Miguel island

São Miguel is not only the most visited island in the Azores but also the largest one (it takes around 4h30 to go around the entire island). There is SO much to see that it is crucial to wisely choose where to stay in São Miguel island. Luckily for you, I lived long enough…

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What to eat in the Azores: a proper foodie guide

If there is one thing worth trying in the Azores is its unique cuisine, influenced by both traditional Portuguese food but also from the food and experiences that its sailors had all around the world, as well as by the ingredients provided by the Atlantic Ocean: its amazing seafood. Indeed, if you are a proper…

BySara Riobom2024-01-080Comments

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Best apps to use in the Azores

I am usually not a very tech girl, but the weather in the Azores islands is SO unpredictable and ever changing, that when I moved here I had to quickly learn how to check the weather parameters. So for me, the best apps to use in the Azores islands are definitely WindGURU (for clouds and…

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Azores climate: all you need to know

The Azores climate is one of the most mysterious themes about the fantastic Atlantic islands. In fact, it is so fickle that the Azoreans themselves say that, on the same day, they experience all the seasons of the year: spring, summer, autumn and winter. In practice it is not quite like that and we can…

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Best restaurants in São Miguel island

Being a foodie, one of the first things I always do when I travel is to find the best spots to eat out. Therefore, after years of pleasurable research, I am happy to present you with the best restaurants in São Miguel Island. And, if you are curious to discover what to eat in the…

BySara Riobom2023-12-260Comments

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Best hotels in Terceira island

I already wrote an article about where to stay in Terceira island, detailed the advantages and the disadvantages of staying at each specific city / town in the island, but it was missing an overall list of the best hotels in Terceira island. Here it is - enjoy it! :) Angra do Heroísmo Angra do…

BySara Riobom2023-12-070Comments

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Best time to visit the Azores

The Azores are simply fantastic islands, but I would be lying if I told you that they are fantastic to visit at any time of year. Being a nature destination par excellence, we need to be very careful when choosing when to visit the Azores, because we risk staying locked inside the hotel all day.…

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