If you’re planning a trip to the Azores and love a good adventure, climbing Mount Pico should be at the very top of your list. At 2,351 meters (7,713 feet), this dormant volcano isn’t just the highest peak in Portugal — it’s one of the most rewarding climbs in the Atlantic. Standing on its summit,…
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…
My favourite thing to do in the Azores (ok, besides going to Caldeira Velha's hot springs!) is to do a hiking trail. Therefore, I decided to list my 15 top trails in the Azores, which cover the islands I know best: São Miguel, Terceira, Pico, São Jorge, Flores and Corvo.I didn't include Faial because…
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…
Being an avid hiker, if there is one thing that drives me on my nerves when I am traveling is to waste a whole day of my trip doing a bad hiking trail. You know what I mean: poorly signposted trails, with too many human constructions, stretches of tarred road or simply hiking trails where…
São Miguel island in the Azores has some fantastic hiking trails, and I have made a shortlist of the best ones. Read this list - but don't forget to also check my very Complete Guide to Hiking in the Azores: all you need to know.These are the best hiking trails in São Miguel…

