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Accommodation in the Islands of the Azores.
Described as fragment of Europe adrift in the Atlantic between Lisbon and New York.The volcanic Azores islands extend over 645 kms.
The nine islands are divided in 3 groups as follows:
| EASTERN GROUP OF THE AZORES | ||
| Island | Description | Accommodation |
| Sao Miguel | The largest island which is famed for its crater lakes while the
regional capital, Ponta Delgada, has many fine 17th and 18th century Baroque churches.
On the east side of the island, the spa resort of Furnas has steam vents, hot springs, boiling mud and other types of volcanic activity. |
Sao Miguel
Island |
| Santa Maria | This island was the first to be discovered by Portuguese explorers
in 1427.
It has many coves and sandy beaches, a spectacular landscape and temperate year round climate. Volcanic activity has left furnas, deep chasms and tunnels, some of which can be visited with a guide. Big game fishing is available at the coastal communities. |
Santa Maria
Island |
| CENTRAL GROUP OF THE AZORES | ||
| Island | Description | Accommodation |
| Terceira | Angra do Heroísmo is the capital and the main port of the
island.
It had major strategic significance during the period of the great Portuguese maritime discoveries. In 1983 the central area of the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. A geological reserve in the centre of the island has underground grottos and lakes. |
Terceira
Island |
| Graciosa | This island is a peaceful retreat with windmills, fine houses and
16th century churches.
The southwest of the island is Furna do Enoxfe which is a large underground grotto and lake. Your visit should be timed for midday when it is lit by shafts of sunlight. |
Graciosa
Island |
| Sao Jorge | The island is famous for its cheese and other dairy products and
has many 17th century paintings.
Its micro climate enables many tropical fruit and dragon trees to flourish. |
Sao Jorge
Island |
| Pico | Pico has Portugal's highest peak at 2,350 metres which attracts
climbers from all over the world.
The centre of the island is a nature reserve to preserve the original flora and fauna of the islands. Lajes on the south coast is the region's main whale watching centre. |
Pico
Island |
| Faial | The capital, Horta, is a regular meeting point for yachts crossing
the Atlantic.
In the centre of the island is a volcanic crater, about 1 mile in diameter, which has the luxuriant vegetation that used to cover the islands. |
Faial
Island |
| WESTERN GROUP OF THE AZORES | ||
| Island | Description | Accommodation |
| Corvo | The north west is Monte Gordo, the peak of a huge marine volcano.
The main attraction of the island is a green crater lake dotted with nine islets. The only centre of population is one small village. |
Corvo Island
(none) |
| Flores | Europe's most westerly point, this island is considered to be the
prettiest in the Azores.
The capital, Santa Cruz, has an interesting museum and several historic monuments. In the centre of the island are seven lakes that are worth visiting - especially when the hydrangeas are in bloom. |
Flores
Island |
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