Azores, Portugal

Azores

The Azores Archipelago is located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and is part of the Macaronesia region, which also includes Madeira, the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, and Northwest Africa. Divided into three groups, the Azores consist of 9 islands with a total area of 2,329.67 km2. Eastern Group: Santa Maria (97 km2) and São Miguel (747 km2); Central Group: Terceira (397 km2), Graciosa (61 km2), São Jorge (238 km2), Faial (173 km2), and Pico (447 km2); Western Group: Flores (143 km2) and Corvo (17 km2).

Artigos sobre Azores

Welcome Home Azores – Unique Experiences on the 9 Islands of the Azores Azores

Welcome Home Azores – Unique Experiences on the 9 Islands of the Azores

Welcome Home Azores offers its clients experiences, retreats, and itineraries across the Azores. The project was born from the passion of Carla...
AzPraias – Mobile App for Beach and Swimming Area Conditions in the Azores Azores

AzPraias – Mobile App for Beach and Swimming Area Conditions in the Azores

AZ Praias is a smartphone application that provides real-time information on weather conditions and other details about over 150 bathing areas available...
Photo Gallery: Air Base No. 5 Detachment (Air Force) Flew Over All 9 Islands of the Azores Azores

Photo Gallery: Air Base No. 5 Detachment (Air Force) Flew Over All 9 Islands of the Azores

The detachment of Air Base No. 5 operated in the Azores, conducting Air-to-Air and Air-to-Surface missions as part of operational training for...
Gertrudes Labaça – Azorean Humorous Character Azores

Gertrudes Labaça – Azorean Humorous Character

Her name is Gestrudes Labaça (or Dona Gertrudes), a humorous, unexpected, and provocative character created by Bruno Costa in the parish of...
Rent a Car Azores: The Complete Guide to Renting a Vehicle in the Azores Azores

Rent a Car Azores: The Complete Guide to Renting a Vehicle in the Azores

Rent a Car in the Azores, the complete guide. Here begins the most comprehensive and detailed content you will find on all...
Public Transport in the Azores: Schedules, Prices, and Routes Azores

Public Transport in the Azores: Schedules, Prices, and Routes

During your stay in the Azores, you can use the Public Transport available on various routes, making it easier to get around....
Mulata Cookie Ice Cream from the Azores Azores

Mulata Cookie Ice Cream from the Azores

The Mulata Cookies are, undoubtedly, one of the most coveted and beloved Azorean products by those who visit the Azores. From children...
Ahh! Science in the Azores – Azores Science Centers Azores

Ahh! Science in the Azores – Azores Science Centers

Ahh! Science in the Azores is a miniseries composed of seven episodes that take place in the various science centers of the...
Fried Chicharros with “Vilão” Sauce Azores

Fried Chicharros with “Vilão” Sauce

Fried Chicharros with “Vilão” Sauce is a traditional and regional dish from Azorean Cuisine. This is one of the most beloved dishes...
Museums of the Azores: 360º Virtual Tour Azores

Museums of the Azores: 360º Virtual Tour

From the comfort of your home, you can visit some of the Museums of the Azores virtually. Through 360º virtual tours, with...
Ill-Fated – The New Corsairs of the Islands Azores

Ill-Fated – The New Corsairs of the Islands

Mal-Amanhados – The New Corsairs of the Islands is a television program consisting of ten episodes, created by Luís Filipe Borges (a...
What to pack for the Azores Azores

What to pack for the Azores

If you have a trip booked to the wonderful Azores archipelago and don’t know what to pack, here’s some help! The Azores...