A beautiful set of European islands was described as the answer to the continent Hawaii With ‘luxury in the Caribbean’ – and it’s not hard to see why.
The Azore, an autonomous region on the coast of Portugal, is known for their tropical landscapes that make it bird Like they are somewhere much more exotic than Europe.
Gavin Lapidus, a travel expert and the founder of eshoressays: ‘These volcanic Portuguese islands are Europe’s best -kept secret.
‘Think of the luxury in the Caribbean style with an eco-conscious soul-dramatic coastlines, mystical crater lakes and whale watching world-class, all powered by sustainable initiatives.
‘Shorter flights of the UK make this archipelago even more attractive. Each of the nine islands has its own clear personality, from the thermal pools of Sao Miguel to the perfect cone of Pico-Mountain, which makes island-hop an irresistible adventure. ‘
Sao Miguel is the largest Azore Island and has an international airport, making it the starting point for many adventurers.
Sao Miguel, known as the ‘Green Island’, is an incredible place for whale and dolphin watching.
Holidaymakers are the chance to see dolphins, sperm whales, blue whales, kink whales.
A beautiful set of European Islands was described as the continent’s answer to Hawaii with ‘Luxury-style in the Caribbean’
Tourists can also go to Sette Cidades, to see the island’s spectacular twin blue and green lakes
Sao Miguel’s Furnas Valley is a dormant volcanic Caldera with many thermal pools to take a dive
Tourists can also go to Sette Cidades, to see the island’s spectacular twin blue and green lakes. The lakes differ in color due to their diverse depths, the deeper blue lake reflects the air, while the green level more reflects the green environment.
Sao Miguel’s Furnas Valley is a dormant volcanic Caldera with many thermal pools to dive.
At the Terra Nostra Park of the island, tourists can relax in iron -rich thermal water at temperatures of 37 degrees.
But Sao Miguel is not the only island worth exploring.
On Pico, known as ‘Mountain Island’, tourists can enjoy locally made wine and tackle of Mount Pico, the highest mountain in Portugal.
If this is beaches you are looking for, Faial has the best coastline according to Lonely planet Which says the ‘sandy traits are worth visiting’.
And Flores is known for its incredible scenery, ranging from waterfalls to lagoons and volcanic craters.
How to get to the Azore
British Airways and Ryanair both offer direct flights to Sao Miguel. The flight lasts just over four hours from the UK
The Azore, an autonomous region on the coast of Portugal, is known for their tropical landscapes
British Airways and Ryanair both offer direct flights to Sao Miguel. Once there, tourists can catch ferries or domestic flights to reach the rest of the islands. The flight lasts just over four hours from the UK.
Best time of year to visit the Azore
The Azore can be visited all year round, but the water can sometimes be too meager for boat tours in December and January. During July and August, the weather is hottest, but the islands tend to be on their busiest. The months between April and September are the best time to see whales and dolphins.
Language
Portuguese is the official language in the Azore, but English is regularly spoken, especially in tourist areas.
Currency
The Azores uses the euro as a standard currency.
