Best trails in the Azores

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…

BySara Riobom2024-10-230Comments

São Jorge

The best hikes in São Jorge island

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…

BySara Riobom2023-03-130Comments

São Miguel

The WORST hiking trails in São Miguel island

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…

BySara Riobom2023-02-280Comments

São Miguel

Best hiking trails in São Miguel island

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 list of the WORST hiking trails in São Miguel island, to avoid wasting your precious vacation time. These are the best hiking trails…

BySara Riobom2023-02-220Comments

Best trails in the Azores

The best hikes in São Jorge island

The WORST hiking trails in São Miguel island

Best hiking trails in São Miguel island

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