Azores Guide
Nine islands in the middle of the Atlantic, each with its own weather, its own trails and its own calendar. Pick one to see what it is doing today.
São MiguelThe largest island: crater lakes, hot springs and Ponta Delgada.TerceiraAngra do Heroísmo, bullrings and the volcanic chimney of Algar do Carvão.PicoPortugal's highest mountain, vineyards on black lava, whales offshore.FaialHorta's marina, the Capelinhos volcano and the blue hydrangeas.FloresWaterfalls, lagoons and the westernmost point of Europe.São JorgeLong cliffs, the fajãs below them and the cheese made on top.Santa MariaThe driest island, with the only golden sand in the archipelago.GraciosaVineyards, windmills and a cave with a sulphur lake in it.CorvoOne village, one crater, and three hundred and fifty people.