National Geographic Traveler elected the Azorean archipelago as the most beautiful place in the world. We agree. Explore the trails, hilly slopes, volcanic activity, local culture and food. Enjoy a swim or a surf class in the crystal clear warm waters at the heart of the Atlantic Ocean. The perfect retreat destination for those who want to reconnect with nature and live an unforgettable adventure.
Highlights
Vulcanic activity
Swim in the hot spring thermal waters and try the traditional stew buried underground and cooked using natural heat.
Majestic scenery
With its lush green hills, vegetation surrounded by a deep blue ocean, the islands are full of wildlife such as dolphins and whales.
Natural Parks
Immerse in the nature, at Terra Nostra with its thermal water lagoons and Furnas, with its fumaroles and mud pools.
Hiking
Hike around the crater lakes, or along the coastline, observing the rich and diverse fauna and flora of the 'Green Island'.
Beaches
Enjoy the sun at the beautiful black sand beaches and natural pools and swim (or surf!) in the crystal clear, warm waters of the Atlantic.
Discover the beauty of the Azores
How to get there?
The easiest way is to get a flight to Lisbon, Portugal (LIS) and then get a connection flight to Ponta Delgada (PDL) in S.Miguel island.
There are airlines with direct flight from European cities to the Azores:
– Ryanair flyes from Stansted, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt and Milan – TuiFly flies from Amsterdam and Brussels
There are also direct flights with SATA from Boston, USA