Why the Azores are the Best Destination for All Types of Travelers

**Why the Azores are the Best Destination for All Types of Travelers**

Whenever the topic of the Azores comes up, there’s a certain difficulty in finding the perfect adjective to describe it. This is undoubtedly a destination that leaves everyone speechless.

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About 1500 km from Lisbon, you will find the 9 islands that make up the Azores Archipelago, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. A magical, protected, and unique place where Nature surrounds you.

Before traveling to this paradise, the question arises: Which island should I visit? Below are some tips on what to do in the Azores depending on your type of traveler.

See also: Visiting the Azores – everything you need to know to plan your trip

Food Lovers

If you are a food enthusiast, the Azores are rich in delicious cuisine. The fact that it is in the middle of the ocean might whet your appetite.

One of the secrets lies in the happy cows and the fantastic green grass, responsible for the best cheese, milk, and beef. Not to mention the fresh seafood you can find on the various islands.

And, of course, the fantastic fresh fish.

Among the various typical Azorean dishes, your taste buds will love “Cozido das Furnas” (São Miguel). The cheese with pimenta da terra or even the spicy cheese from São Jorge. On the neighboring island of Pico, you can enjoy fantastic red wine. Don’t forget the sweets, like the “Donas Amélias” on Terceira Island.

Budget Travelers

For a long time, the Azores were perceived as an expensive and hard-to-reach travel destination. But everything changed in 2015 when the liberalization of airspace allowed low-cost airlines (EasyJet and Ryanair) to start operating regular flights to São Miguel. Now, it is also possible to travel to Terceira Island with Ryanair.

EasyJet no longer operates flights to the Azores.

For budget travelers, this change made all the difference. It is now possible for many to optimize their trip to the Azores and even visit more than one island.

If you are looking for a travel package that includes flights, accommodation, and car rental, here you can find the most popular ones that we recommend.

Festival Enthusiasts

Have you ever imagined a beach with soft sand, a fantastic sunset after a hot summer day in August, and the warmest sounds of World Music carried by the sea breeze? Can you picture it? Santa Maria Island is the ideal place to visit in August and enjoy the Maré de Agosto Festival, a music festival with over 30 years of history.

But there are summer festivals to suit all tastes, such as:

  • Angra Jazz (Jazz festival on Terceira Island);
  • TREMOR (indie music festival on São Miguel, featuring both local and international artists);

History and Culture Enthusiasts

The Azores boast a very rich cultural heritage, with many points of interest and activities worthy of being classified as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

This includes the Historic Center of Angra do Heroísmo (Terceira Island) or the Vineyard Culture Landscape on Pico Island.

If you love adventures and exploring shipwrecks and lost treasures (with no guarantees of finding one), consider visiting the Underwater Archaeological Park of Angra do Heroísmo Bay (Terceira) or Caroline (Pico). At the latter, you can visit the wreck of the French ship from 1901.

See places of interest to visit on São Miguel Island
See places of interest to visit on Faial Island
See places of interest to visit on Terceira Island
See places of interest to visit on Santa Maria Island
See places of interest to visit on São Jorge Island
See places of interest to visit on Corvo Island
See places of interest to visit on Flores Island
See places of interest to visit on Graciosa Island
See places of interest to visit on Pico Island

Outdoor and Diving Enthusiasts

Each of the nine islands is unique and beautiful. The list of possible outdoor activities is quite long. Climb Pico, visit an extinct volcano on Faial, explore the Fajãs of São Jorge. You can also go whale and dolphin watching.

For diving, this is one of the favorite destinations for diving enthusiasts.

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Azoreans are passionate about their natural heritage and are very protective of it. It is expected that tourists do the same to keep this paradise clean and well-maintained.

For activities in UNESCO-protected areas and others, always choose a certified local company for the activity.

Sailing Enthusiasts and Boating Lovers

The city of Horta, on Faial Island, is the most famous spot in the Azores for sailors.

Its marina is full of paintings made by sailors who have visited the island by boat. Not to mention the famous Sea Festival (Semana do Mar).

If you love the sea and don’t have your own yacht or boat, you can choose to travel between islands by boat instead of flying. There are also local companies that rent boats so you can have unique moments in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

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