Reasons to travel to the Azores in Portugal

Azores, archipelago Portuguese It is made up of nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and because it is far from the mainland, tourism has not reached it in large proportions

Also, the nature there is still wonderful as it is, so there are many reasons why you should travel to the Azores or even think about living in this region during tourism in Portugal.

A great destination for thrill seekers

For many years the Azores were seen as a place to relax and “do nothing, just relax.”

This is certainly not the case anymore, the opportunities to seek adventure while in contact with the purest forms of nature are endless out there.

With many hiking trails, including hiking up Portugal's highest mountain on Pico Island to paragliding and canoeing,

In addition to horse riding and playing golf, you have many options for a wonderful trip in this beautiful destination, and in recent times

The islands have emerged as a surfing destination with the hosting stages of the World Surfing Championships.

Amazing nature

The Azores are the perfect destination for those caught up in city life, and looking for a chance to reconnect with nature

The landscape here is considered one of the most sustainable tourism destinations in the world

It covers a variety of greens, black volcanic rock hills and vibrant blue lakes.

And you will probably notice that the landscape is often flooded with black and white spots, these are the cows on the meadows

There is almost a 1:1 ratio of humans to cows on the islands (can you imagine)?

Tasty food

As in the rest of Portugal, dining is an experience in itself in the Azores, based on a Mediterranean diet

The food is generally of a high quality, based on local delicacies and at a very low price.

You cannot leave without trying fresh seafood

Including tuna, sardines and grilled local specialties, the meat is also of high quality.

The Azores have a wonderful climate and fertile land, which means that all of the islands are self-sufficient and don't really need to import food from mainland Portugal.

Add to this that the products are amazing and very affordable.

The most famous dish in the Azores is Cozido das furnas, which is cooked inside a volcano! among other foods

Amazing Azorean cheese, amazing pineapple juice, and unusual seafood whenever you want.

Hot springs abound in the Azores 

Hot springs are more common on Sao Miguel Island as they are surrounded by palm trees and lush vegetation. In other words: welcome to a surreal spa in the jungle!

See dolphins and whales in the Azores 

The Azores archipelago is one of the best places around the world to see whales in their natural habitat

Where you can see up to 30% of all known whale species on a single three-hour trip; Including the great blue whale.

After a trip to the Azores, you will never want to see dolphins in an aquarium or zoo again.

The lakes are breathtaking

The many lakes dotted across the Azores are featured in a photo almost taken from the islands

And they are so beautiful that you would really love to visit them, as most of these lakes (or lakes) are located inside the craters of volcanoes, which adds mystery to an already amazing view.

Many of the Azores' hiking trails start or end around these lagoons, which is an ideal way to explore the surroundings.

Now is the perfect time to go!

For decades, very few airlines have flown to the Azores

This made the price of getting there quite high, but in recent years the islands are now within the reach of all travellers.

Tourism has boomed by 30% since that summer

There are now concerns about whether the Azores will be able to maintain ecotourism standards as they are slowly being invaded by mass tourism, so the best time to go is now.

The Azores remains its best kept secret Europe  But rumors about her beauty began to circulate

And you must visit it before the rest of the world discovers it.

waterfalls

There are countless waterfalls throughout the Azores although most of them are difficult to access

And it takes a lot of hiking, the scenery is incredibly beautiful amidst an amazing natural setting.

 Peace and quiet

If you really want to disconnect and get along with yourself, this is the place for you

And the islands don't really have mass tourism, so don't worry about crowded places

The waiting lines, the noisy tourists...and it will be just you and the sound of nature.

Friendly residents

Hospitality is one of the hallmarks of tourism in Portugal, and the Azores are no exception, everyone is welcome

And the locals are ready to help at any time, so you will feel at home.

Small towns

If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the huge city, then you should go to the Azores

Don't expect to find large residential areas, shopping centers or department stores

This is the place where you will buy your needs from the small shops, and where everyone will know your name

Where children play in the street, and cars hardly drive by.

The wonderful coasts of the Azores

With dark slopes decorated with different shades of green

And waterfalls that fall into the ocean and huge rock formations formed by lava

Each island has its own shape.

Be careful as the sea is very rough and should be ventured on by experienced swimmers only, but there are still sections you can swim in

Because the islands' officials cleverly built up the rocks to create a kind of "sea pool"

So that you can get all the benefits of marine swimming without the suffering.

It's easy to get around the Azores

Thanks to paved roads and less traffic

It is really easy to get around the islands by car. The only downside is that there are very few public transportation services

If you can't drive the car yourself, this could be a problem.

You can also fly around visiting different islands using several connecting flights from different companies

Or even the ferry for a cheaper option.