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Azores, Portugal

Travel guide · Portugal

Azores: what to see and when to go

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The Azores are nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic: crater lakes, hot springs, roads lined with hydrangeas and whales offshore. São Miguel is the easiest place to start; Pico and Faial add Portugal's highest mountain and the best sailing.

What to see and do in the Azores

  1. Sete Cidades

    Twin crater lakes, one blue and one green, seen from the Vista do Rei viewpoint on São Miguel.

  2. Whale watching

    Sperm whales live here all year and blue whales pass in spring; boats leave from Ponta Delgada and Pico.

  3. Furnas

    Hot springs, the Terra Nostra thermal pool and cozido, a stew slow-cooked underground by volcanic heat.

  4. Lagoa do Fogo

    A wild crater lake high in the centre of São Miguel, with a trail down to its shore.

  5. Mount Pico

    A 2,351 m volcano you can climb with a guide, with the whole archipelago at your feet.

Tours and tickets in the Azores

Best time to go

Weather month by month
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg. high17°17°17°17°19°21°24°25°24°22°19°18°
Rainy days181516182015141516171617

Getting there

FromFlight timeReturn flight
London 3 hr, 45 min≈ €230 · See flights
New York 5 hr, 45 min≈ €350 · See flights
Los Angeles 10 hr, 45 min≈ €550 · See flights
Dubai 10 hr, 15 min≈ €540 · See flights
Singapore 17 hr, 30 min≈ €710 · See flights
Sydney 25 hr, 30 min≈ €900 · See flights
Stay≈ €80 per night

3 nights from London: ≈ €470 per person, flight and stay included.

Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.

Essentials

Country
Portugal
Currency
Euro
Good for
nature · calm · wild · sea · mountains
How long to stay
6–9 days
Where to stay
Ponta Delgada on São Miguel for a first trip, with a car; add Faial or Pico by ferry or a short flight.Find a place to stay in the Azores

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Frequently asked questions

What's the weather like in the Azores and when should you go?

Average highs range from 17° in January to 25° in August.

How many days do you need in the Azores?

6 to 9 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.

What does a few days in the Azores cost?

Accommodation runs at around €80 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €470 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 3 hr, 45 min.

Where should you stay in the Azores?

Ponta Delgada on São Miguel for a first trip, with a car; add Faial or Pico by ferry or a short flight.

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