Travel Guides

Azores Travel Guide

Europe's Unspoilt Paradise

Local Time

Ratings:: 4 out of 5 (2 votes)

Reviews:: 2 Add your review

Upon the mid-Atlantic ridge around 950 miles west of Lisbon lies the stunning Azores archipelago. Often described as the tips of the lost continent of Atlantis, these Portuguese islands maintain an old world charm that is difficult to find almost anywhere else in Europe.

There are 9 islands in the group, each with their own distinctive landscape from high volcanic craters concealing twin lakes, cascading waterfalls, coastal plains encircling lagoons full of birdlife, moonscape scenery left by recent volcanic activity and the highest mountain in Portugal – the classic volcanic peak of Mt Pico at 2351m.

The Azores also have a mild all year climate resulting in lush green scenery and the locals are very friendly and pack their summer months full of festivities and religious celebrations.

The islands are one of the premier whale and dolphin watching sites in the world, with the BBC and National Geographic regularly filming here. 21 different species of whale and dolphin have been sighted in recent years including the main regular, the sperm whale.

Apart from whale and dolphin watching, the islands offer a wealth of activities and educational experiences for all age groups from cycling to horse riding, from botanical tours to diving, from bird watching to family adventures and with such romantic scenery they are also popular with honeymooners!

Map of Azores

Areas of Azores

Azores Central Islands

Azores Eastern Islands

Azores Western Islands

Places to Visit in Azores

Azores Reviews

Me and My Taxi car on S.Miguel, Azores Portugal

Azores: you can add on getting around Azorean Taxitours

Posted on:: Thursday, 26th June 2008
Rating

Personlized, safe and realxed Taxitours to see the most beautiful places on S.Miguel, Azores. 500 Pictures, videos and information about Azores. For more information Look in: http://www.azoreantours.com or call
(+351)966780299

Posted by:: garytravassos
Posted at:: 00:19

Azores: you can add on getting around Azorean Taxitours

Posted on:: Thursday, 26th June 2008
Rating

Posted by:: garytravassos
Posted at:: 00:18