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Volcanic pleasures of Sao Miguel
Black-clad figures toil with man-size pinchers in a thick steam that rises from the barren soil. ‘Beware! Boiling water!’ exclaim signs all around them. It could be a scene from hell, but it’s actually...
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Far from the madding crowds (and then some)
Heidi Fuller-love enjoys a two-centre holiday in the Azores Ponta Delgada’s airport is a tiny white dot in an angry froth of sea when we veer out of the clouds and land on a windswept strip of tarmac....
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An Introduction to Terceira
Although its name literally means ‘third’, Terceira is the Azores’ second island, at least in terms of population. It derived its rather mundane name from the fact that it was the third island...
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Climbing Pico, Portugal’s highest mountain
The sight of a mountain, especially a classic volcano which rises sharply from the sea to a conical peak, is one that for most of us is something worth travelling to witness. But for many people...
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It’s all about the weather – a brief introduction to the Azores climate
Life on most small islands is governed greatly by the weather. Farmers and fishermen live and work according to the seasons, while the cultural aspects of island life (such as festivals and...
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Exploring the magic of Sete Cidades on Sao Miguel in the Azores
The island of Sao Miguel is the largest of the nine which make up the Azores archipelago. Look at a map of Sao Miguel and you’ll see two mountain ranges in the west and the east of the island; when...
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The Azores and their long connection with cheese
Few visitors who plan a holiday in the Azores do so because of the islands’ culinary reputation, but the islands are well known around Portugal for the quality of their cheese. While cheeses in...
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Ryanair and The Azores
You may have read a very interesting article a week ago in The Independent newspaper written by Simon Calder, a very high profile journalist who generally champions no-frills carriers and DIY holidays....
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Celebrating 25 years of operating to the Azores
I first met Albano Cymbron at a Portuguese travel workshop. For those who have no idea what a travel workshop is – well, it’s where suppliers of accommodation and overseas services meet tour operators....
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Volcano Walks in the Azores
The Azores have for many years been a popular destination for walking holidays, but the islands’ network of hiking trails boast one feature which few other places can match. Many of the walks on...
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A trip to the Azores
A guest blog by Andre Ashford. I was recently fortunate to visit three of the islands in the Azores on a familiarisation trip, hosted by specialist tour operator Sunvil Holidays. Where are the Azores?...
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Teatime in the Azores, in Europe’s only tea factory
Sitting as they do in the mid-Atlantic, the climate of the Azores is quite distinct from that of continental Europe. It should come as no surprise therefore that some things which can’t grow on the...
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5 top tips for whale watching in the Azores
Surrounded by the mild waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores get more than their fair share of whale traffic passing close to the islands’ shores. Sperm whales, Pilot Whales and Bottlenose Dolphins...
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‘Holiday at the Extreme’ with Sunvil
Have you been watching ITV’s series ‘Life at the Extreme’ with Davina McCall? I’ve been hooked due largely to the fabulous cinematography and because each episode is packed full of interesting facts...
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EU referendum: What effect will the result have on your 2016 summer holiday?
On 24 June 2016 the results of the referendum were announced, and the British people have chosen to leave the European Union. Post ‘Brexit (British Exit), life in the holiday business will continue...
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Island style: Luxury and boutique hotels in the Azores
Think of the Azores and your first image may be of rugged volcanic islands jutting from the ocean, or of pleasant walks in the sunshine along quiet lanes bordered by blooming hydrangeas. The...
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Put quite simply the Azores are stunning
Put quite simply the Azores are stunning. Only a three and a half hour flight from the UK the nine islands that rise from the middle of the Atlantic are bathed in the warmth of the Gulf Stream and so...
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Top 7 attractions of the Azores
The Azores offer a wide variety of activities and attractions for the steady stream of people who visit the islands each year. With nine islands spread over a wide expanse of the Atlantic, each one...
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The Azores – A guest blog by Mary Novakovich
Strung out far into the Atlantic Ocean, the Portuguese archipelago of nine volcanic islands that make up the Azores is an enchanting playground that you can enjoy all year round. While much of Europe...
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