The Azores, Beyond the Postcards

Nine Islands Azores is for slow travelers and would-be islanders. It’s also for nature lovers, perpetual dreamers, and those curious about places that feel like the end of the world. Created by people who live in the archipelago, it’s a growing body of knowledge on the islands’ history, legends, culture, flora, fauna, cuisine, and even weather quirks … basically all that shapes life here.

Woman in red shirt sitting on stone wall overlooking a bay on Faial in the Azores

Authentic Content

Humans who live in the Azores create this content

São Jorge coastal landscape at Fajã das Almas with lush greenery and small houses.

We cover the whole archipelago, not just the bigger islands

Traditional Azores folk dance with dancers in colorful costumes on Corvo in the Azores, Portugal
Local Perspectives

We amplify the voices, stories, and traditions of the local people

Fresh fruits of the Azores displayed on a wooden surface.
Sustainability

We highlight tourism models and lifestyles that honor nature

The Azores you see here are the ones we’ve explored ourselves! Unless otherwise noted, all photos and videos on this site were taken by Nine Islands Azores.