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“Was it worth it? Everything is worth it if the soul is not small.” — Fernando Pessoa
Fresh, Local Perspectives on All Nine Islands
From seasonal ideas and practical guides to local tales and island reflections, this is where we share what’s happening across the Azores, one story at a time.
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Azores Transportation Guide: How to Travel to and Around the 9 Islands
Many people contact us with questions about traveling to and between the islands. We hope that our Azores Transportation Guide can answer your questions and make your travel planning a bit easier. One point matters above all: Transportation to and within the Azores requires advance planning. The archipelago stretches across roughly 370 miles (600 kilometers)…
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Best Time to Visit the Azores
Summer is when the Azores receives most of its visitors, but this may not be optimal time for everyone. There’s a reason for every season in the islands, and a season for every kind of traveler. The best time to visit depends on you — the nature of your trip and what you’d like to…
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Comparing the 9 Azores Islands
We could write a book comparing the nine Azores islands — and maybe we will. There’s just so much to say on this subject! They have many things in common: they’re all gorgeous, green, volcanic, and surrounded by the same vast ocean. Spend a little time here, though, and you’ll find that each island has…
Anchor in the Islands
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