Independent guide to the Azores
Discover the Azores
Nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic. Learn how to get there, choose the right islands, build an itinerary and plan an Azores vacation with confidence.
Trip-planning and booking services are provided separately through Azores.com.
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Four questions most travelers need to answer first
Use these guides to turn nine very different islands into a trip that fits your time, interests and travel style.
How do I get there?
Understand gateways, airports, connections and what to consider when choosing where to arrive.
Getting to the Azores → Choose your islandsWhich island is right for me?
Compare the character, landscapes and experiences of São Miguel, Terceira, Pico and the other islands.
Compare all 9 islands → Trip lengthHow many days do I need?
Build a realistic route for five days, one week, ten days or a longer multi-island vacation.
See itinerary ideas → Seasons & weatherWhen should I visit?
Match weather, activities and seasonal considerations to the kind of Azores trip you want.
Choose when to go →Nine islands, nine personalities
Explore the Azores
Start with the landscape that draws you in, then compare travel time, activities and the pace of each island.
São Miguel
Crater lakes & geothermal valleys
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Terceira
UNESCO city & volcanic interior
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Pico
Mountain, vineyards & whaling heritage
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Faial
Horta, Caldeira & Capelinhos
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São Jorge
Fajãs, trails & island cheese
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Flores
Waterfalls, lakes & wild western scenery
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Santa Maria
Beaches, vineyards & warmer hues
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Graciosa
Caves, windmills & quiet roads
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Corvo
Caldeirão, birdlife & remote scale
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More than viewpoints
Experience the islands
The Azores are best understood outdoors: on trails, on the water, in geothermal landscapes and along the volcanic coast.
Walking & hiking
Crater rims, fajãs and volcanic trails
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Atlantic wildlife
Whale and dolphin watching
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Volcanic landscapes
Gardens, hot springs and geothermal valleys
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Ocean time
Natural pools and the volcanic coast
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Independent travel information
This website is not Azores Airlines
AzoresAirlines.com is an independent destination and trip-planning website operated by Portugal Online Corp. It does not sell airline tickets and is not operated by or affiliated with Azores Airlines or the SATA Group.
If you are looking for airline reservations, check-in, baggage information, flight status, refunds or other airline services, use the airline's official website.
Go to the official Azores Airlines website →Our Azores legacy
Helping travelers discover the islands since 1996
AzoresAirlines.com is part of a family of travel sites focused on Portugal, Madeira and the Azores. For decades, our goal has been to share the islands with travelers while remaining completely independent of the Government of the Azores and other official island entities.
We simply love the Azores and its people.
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