Azores | Our chosen areas

The The nine Portuguese islands of the Azores The archipelago is a true paradise for nature are situated in the Atlantic Ocean between lovers. Vast craters nurturing glistening blue Europe and North America. They are separated lakes, sheer black cliffs falling into the ocean, into three groups: the Eastern group of São lush countryside, lofty mountain peaks and Miguel and Santa Maria; the Central group of hot mineral springs and geysers combine Terceira, , São Jorge, Faial and Pico; to create truly spectacular scenery found and the of Flores and Corvo. nowhere else in the world.

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Corvo ATLANTIC • Vila Nova do Corvo OCEAN

• Flores Graciosa •

C E N T R A L I SLA NDS Terceira A • São Jorge Faial Velas • Z Angra do Heroísmo • • Madalena O Horta

R Pico E S A São Miguel R C H I P E • L A G O E A S T ERN I S L A N D S

Santa Maria UNIÃO EUROPEIA • GOVERNO Fundo Europeu de DOS AÇORES Desenvolvimento Regional

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Eastern Islands - See pages 54-65 Western Islands - See pages 80-81 São Miguel is the largest of the nine islands Santa Maria is the oldest island of the Flores and Corvo, the westernmost islands of of the archipelago. It is a land of lakes archipelago. The island is primarily known the Azores and indeed Europe, will mesmerise nestled in volcanic craters that are many for its white sand beaches, distinct chimneys, any visitor who travels to their shores. and dry warm weather. kilometres wide. Caldeirão CORVO

Mosteiros • • Ponta da Ferraria Norte Vila Nova do • • • Santa Bárbara • Anjos • Corvo Lagoa das Ginetes • Capelas Ribeira Nordeste Sete Cidades • Fenais da Luz • Baia de São • Grande Lourenço • • Rabo • Gorreana Pico São Vicente Ferreira de Peixe • São Pedro • Alto • • Santa Batalha Bárbara • Furnas Lagoa do Fogo • • Fajã de Baixo • Lagoa das Santa Cruz Furnas • Almagreira • • • Povoação • Fajãzinha das Flores Ponta Delgada Lagoa • Santo • Água de Alto • Espirito Fajã • • Lagoas • • • Vila Franca Praia Grande • Caloura do Campo Formosa Maia • Mosteiro Cuada • Lagoas F L O R E S

Lajes das Flores Central Islands - See pages 66-79 Terceira is the location of the historical Graciosa, the northernmost of the Central São Jorge is an island for walking, for capital of the archipelago; the Azores’ oldest group of islands in the Azores, is a tranquil exploring the little settlements on the fajãs city and UNESCO World Heritage Site - Angra island, harder to reach and therefore along the coast by car and for admiring the do Heroísmo. untouched by time. stunning scenery.

• • Ponta da Barca Biscoitos Pico das Caldeirinhas Fajã do • Ouvidor • Lajes • Velas • Fajã dos • Cubres • Algar do Praia da • Porto Afonso Furnas do Enxofre Carvão Vitória • • Pico da Esperanca Fajã do Serra do S ERR • Santo Cristo • Cume • A D Doze Ribeiras O T São Mateus Praia OPO Calheta • • Loural Silveira • Fajã dos São Mateus • • Furna do Vimes Angra do • Enx ofre • • Topo Heroísmo Fajã de São João • Carapacho

Pico is dominated by its volcano, at 2351m Faial is the resting place of transatlantic Daily temperatures (ºC)

it is the highest point in . There is sailors and has a cosmopolitan feel. The no mistaking that the Black Island, as it is atmosphere at Peter’s Café, on Horta’s Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun referred to, is volcanic. harbour-front, encapsulates the very 14 14 14 15 17 18 essence of nautical adventure. Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 22 24 22 18 17 16 Baia do Cachorro

Madalena • Bandeiras • Average rainfall (mm) Criação Velha • • • São Roque • Vulção dos do Pico Capelinhos • Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Mount Capelos • Caldeira Pico • Prainha 110 95 75 50 50 25 • Santo Amaro • • Silveira Flamengos • Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Misterio de S.Jopp • 25 25 50 95 110 110 • Horta

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The Azores... what not to miss Here is a selection of some of the many highlights to be found in the Azores which we hope will inspire you to travel and experience the many delights offered by this Portuguese archipelago.

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Algar do Carvão (Terceira) Cozido a Caldeiras (São Miguel) Composed of several caves, and about 100m deep, this underground lava It is a tradition, still observed by the locals, to slowly cook food by tube features and stalagmites galore. A visit is included when underground vapours at the Furnas hot springs. The meal, consisting booking an island tour. Open (afternoons only) between Apr-Sep. of a variety of meats and vegetables, is served daily at Tony’s Restaurant in Furnas – pre-booking recommended.

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Diving (Santa Maria) Interpretation Centre (Faial) The Pedrinha, the islet of Lagoinhas, the islet of São Lourenço, the Visit the fabulous museum ‘Interpretation Centre’ (closed islets of and the reef offer an abundance of Mondays) at Capelinhos and learn all about the volcanic both Atlantic and Tropical fish life – parrot fish, groupers, sting and formation of the Azores including the last eruption that took eagle rays, turtles and dolphins. place on Faial in 1957. Not to be missed!

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Miradouro das Lagoas (Flores) Pico Mountain Hike (Pico) Enjoy a 3 hour (7km) self-guided walk along the west coast of Flores with Climb Mount Pico (2,351m) and enjoy spectacular views over the central spectacular views. The route ends at the pool and waterfall of Poça do islands of the archipelago. The ascent takes about 3½ hours depending Bacalhau in Fajã Grande – a perfect opportunity for a refreshing swim. on the prevailing weather conditions. The climb is guided and should only be attempted by strong walkers.

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Santo Cristo dos Milagres (Graciosa) Viewpoints (São Jorge) The festivities honouring the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres (Our Lord From the highest peak (1,053m) on the island, on a clear day, you Christ of Miracles) take place in August. There are musical shows and folk can admire the central islands of Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico. dancing that enliven the historic streets of Santa Cruz. The Miradouro view points overlooking the Fajã do Ouvidor and dos Cubres are also spectacular.

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