Azores in 9 days

On our last day in Terceira (and the Azores), we strolled around Angra. The city bursts with color, as if the entire budget for paint was spent here. At the entrance to our hotel, we found convenient posters with walking maps of the town, showing different routes. We picked the one that looped around the […]

The last island on our trip was Terceira. Settled in the 15th century, it was initially called the Island of Jesus Cristo. Compared to the other three islands, Terceira’s capital, Angra do Heroísmo, has the charm of a true European city: historic buildings, vibrant squares, narrow streets, and that city vibe found only in Europe. But

The plan for day 7 was to visit Pico Island. The main attraction, of course, is Pico Mountain, and the main activity is hiking to its summit. The hike isn’t supposed to be too challenging, typically taking around 4-5 hours. Unfortunately, the weather that day wasn’t ideal for climbing—it was windy, rainy, and the mountain

As I mentioned before, Faial is not only known for its volcanic history and the iconic view of Pico Mountain, but also for the famous Horta Marina. It’s the main recreational harbor of the Azores and one of the busiest, most famous marinas in the world. Thanks to its location, Horta offers excellent shelter from

It was time to leave São Miguel and head to the next island, Faial. The flights between the islands felt like buses—running frequently, with people coming and going at each stop. Faial may be small (14 miles long and nine miles wide), but it’s probably the most well-known of the Azores islands.  First reason – Faial is

On the fourth and final day on São Miguel, we dedicated our time to hiking around the rim of the Sete Cidades caldera. The Sete Cidades caldera rim trail is one of the most famous and scenic hikes in the Azores. It offers stunning panoramic views of the twin lakes—Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde—as well

On day 3, our plan was to visit the island’s main attraction—Sete Cidades—and explore the popular tourist spots and lookouts around it. Sete Cidades is famous worldwide for its iconic twin lakes, Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde. If you Google – “Azores”, these lakes will likely be one of the first images to appear. Our first