Cheese has been produced on Sao Jorge since the 16th century, possibly introduced by the Flemish who settled in Topo. You can see the still traditional cheese making process at this factory and view t...
This interesting area on the north coast of Pico has some fascinating lava formations; arches and even an outcrop that looks like a dog’s head. Also, here is the wave power project where scienti...
Completely renovated in 1993, the Carapacho Thermal Baths have some 20 individual bathrooms and are well known for their medicinal properties in the treatment of rheumatism and skin disorders.
Built on the site of the former parish church in 1461, this wonderful building has two distinctive bell towers with the turrets clad in blue and white ceramic tiles. Inside the carvings are ver...
This is arguably the most beautiful of all 46 of Sao Jorge’s fajas (coastal plains). Reached only by foot, it is a perfect semi-circle with lagoon, pretty church and cultivated terraces. This is...
One of the most impressive sights on Graciosa island is the Sulphur Cavern. You enter the crater wall through a tunnel and then descend a concrete spiral staircase of 184 steps to the cave floor....
Located in the grounds of a former Quinta, this interesting garden has excellent examples of Azorean endemics and endemics from the rest of Macronesia.
One of the main attractions of Horta is seeing the busy marina with its wide range of boats – from small fishing boats to multimillion pound yachts. The walls are covered in colourful paintings ...
Although a small museum, it is well worth visiting with displays of early maps of the Azores, recent secular paintings and most fascinating of all is an exhibition of fig pith models by Euclides Rosa....
At the far end of Porto Pim beach 5 minutes walk from the centre of Horta, lies this renovated whaling factory. A fascinating museum which tells the story of the whalers and their epic and dangerous h...
