A remote European island destination full of amazing natural beauty from glittering lakes to scenic mountains, blue lagoons, and green pastures, Azores are an excellent destination for nature-based tourism. ThisPortuguese archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean offers you the joys of several outdoor sports from sailing and hiking to golf, whale watching and much more.
Inland lakes in Azores
Inland lakes in Azores
Azores, Portuguese islands full of natural beauty and outdoor sport facilities
An archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, Azores consist of nine islands. The biggest and most densely populated of these is São Miguel, which is also known as the green island. With its high mountains, spectacular lagoons, high coastal cliffs and green pastures, São Miguel offers plenty of eye-catching landscapes, hiking trails, and an interesting variety of wildlife to be explored. Best possibilities for exploring local culture and admiring some of the most fascinating architectural attractions of the Azores are offered in the main city of the island, Ponta Delgada, which is also the central place for shopping on Azores.
Monte brasil in Azores, Terceira
Terceira. Apart from the main island, also Terceira is a popular destination. One of the main attractions of Terceira is the scenic Monte Brazil that offers lovely trails for trekking on Azores, but the island offers also plenty of other natural attractions, including the scenic landscapes of Sete Cidades lake area. Also a must-see are the historically interesting and UNESCO World Heritage -nominated fortifications of Angra that date back to the 15th century.
Terceira marina, Azores
The smaller islands of the Azores offer astonishing natural attractions and excellent facilities for outdoor and nature activities. Those who love mountain activities should visit at least Pico Island that hosts the highest peak of Portugal. Back to sea level, you can find whale watching on Azores in almost every port, and lovely places for sunbathing and swimming are available around the archipelago. More than that, you have excellent routes available for trekking and challenging trails for biking on Azores. Water sports, most of all sailing and surfing in Azores, are quite popular, and following the Portuguese sports tradition, golf on Azores is also enjoyable.
Practical information for your trip to Azores
Located in the middle of the Atlantic halfway between Europe and North America, Azores are an isolated island group and an autonomous region of Portugal. The archipelago consists of nine islands, of which Sao Miguel hosts the main airport with flights to Azores available from North America as well as from Europe.
Ferries are available for moving around in the archipelago, and rental cars on Azores are offered on the bigger islands. Biking on Azores is another good way of seeing the beautiful islands.
Ribeira Grande Garden in Azores
Climate in Azores is humid and quite warm throughout the year, with average monthly high temperatures ranging from 17 to 25°C. The warmest time of the year and the most popular time for travelling to Azores is between June and September, but in general you can visit Azores anytime. However, you should know that Azores is not all about sunshine, but receives also a fair share of rainfall, thanks to which the landscapes of the island are so green.
Waves on the coast of Azores
Visitor services. Located apart from the mainland of Portugal, Azores is not one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe. However, it is an increasingly popular destination that has good facilities for nature-based tourism. The biggest amount of hotels on Azores as well as some of the best restaurants on Azoresare located in Sao Miguel, but also other islands of the archipelago are worth seeing. Overall, Azores is a quiet destination that is not suitable to those looking for the widest beaches or the best possible place to party, but it does offer also some interesting facilities for shopping on Azores. English is spoken by many locals on Azores, and the islands are a very safe destination with no crime problems.
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