Azores

Lonely PlanetJul 10

The ultimate week in the Azores

Lean on a local

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Sete CidadesSightPonta Delgada, PortugalFamous landscape with blue and green twin lakes.
Casa de Chá O PoejoCaféPonta Delgada, PortugalAlojamento rural: propriedade privada localizada nas Sete Cidades composta por 5 casas rurais totalmente equipadas…
Praia dos MosteirosSightPonta Delgada, PortugalBeach known for surfing and sunsets.
O QuarteirãoNeighborhoodPonta Delgada, PortugalArtistic district with some of the best restaurants.
Rotas da Ilha VerdeRestaurantPonta Delgada, PortugalFirst vegan and vegetarian restaurant in Ponta Delgada.
RésvésRestaurantPonta Delgada, PortugalBar for cocktails.
FurnasNeighborhoodPonta Delgada, PortugalVillage known for volcanic steam and hot springs.
Poça da Dona BeijaSightPonta Delgada, PortugalShallow hot pools, safer for nonswimmers.
Rabo de PeixeNeighborhoodPonta Delgada, PortugalFishing town with restaurants.
Botequim AçorianoRestaurantPonta Delgada, PortugalRestaurant in Rabo de Peixe for early dinner.
Restaurante Tony’sRestaurantPonta Delgada, PortugalGood spot to try cozido das Furnas.
Monte BrasilSightAngra do Heroísmo, PortugalMonte Brasil is flanked by two bays: the Bay of Angra to its east, and the Bay of Fanal to its west, and was used as a…
Lar Doce LivroRestaurantAngra do Heroísmo, PortugalBookstore cafe and cultural venue.
Boca NegraRestaurantAngra do Heroísmo, PortugalBest place to try alcatra (stew in a clay pot).
Serra de Santa Bárbara Interpretation CenterMuseumAngra do Heroísmo, PortugalLearn about the volcanoes that formed Terceira.
A TascaRestaurantPonta Delgada, Portugal
Miradouro da Vista do ReiViewpointPonta Delgada, Portugal
Parque Terra NostraSightPonta Delgada, Portugal
Padaria Glória MonizRestaurantPonta Delgada, Portugal
Museu de Angra do HeroísmoMuseumAngra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Miradouro de Santa BárbaraViewpointAngra do Heroísmo, Portugal

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Lonely PlanetJul 9

How to get the most out of the Azores without renting a car

It’s hard but not impossible to explore this Atlantic archipelago without renting a car. Here’s your detailed guide.

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Santa MariaSightIsland known for sun, sea, sand, and strolls.
CorvoSightTiny island easily explored on foot.
Bolo lêvedoRestaurantSlightly sweet muffin-like bread.
Elsewhere
LajesMuseumTerceira, PortugalTown on Terceira island.
Mt PicoSightPico, PortugalPortugal's highest peak.
CapelinhosSightFaial, PortugalLandscape formed from a 1957 eruption.
Queijo São JorgeRestaurantSão Jorge, PortugalFamous cheese from São Jorge island.
Cristiano LimitadaPlaceSão Miguel, Portugal
Auto Viação MicaelensePlaceSão Miguel, Portugal
VarelaPlaceSão Miguel, Portugal

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Taste the Spirit of the Azores on a Food Tour of its Islands

The ultimate week in the Azores

How to get the most out of the Azores without renting a car