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How to get to Pico island in the Azores

Reaching the incredible Pico island in the Azores isn’t as straightforward as booking a single flight — there are no direct flights from abroad, not even from mainland Portugal. To get here, you’ll first need to fly into one of the two main gateways to the Azores: São Miguel or Terceira. From there, you can…

BySara Riobom2025-08-280Comments

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Best Hotels in São Miguel Island

Planning a trip and searching for the best hotels in São Miguel? As a local who’s explored every corner of this volcanic island, I’ve handpicked 22 stays that blend comfort, charm, and proximity to São Miguel’s hot springs, lakes, and trails. From Ponta Delgada’s vibrant marina to Furnas’ steamy pools, these hotels cater to every…

BySara Riobom2025-08-120Comments

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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…

BySara Riobom2025-07-220Comments

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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…

BySara Riobom2025-07-140Comments

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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

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How to get to Pico island in the Azores

Best Hotels in São Miguel Island

Hot springs in São Miguel island

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

Best resorts in the Azores

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