About Azores For those who love Nature, The Azores is heaven on earth. From the Lakes and lagoons with unbelievable shapes up to the astonishing sights over the ocean; from the deep craters of ancient volcanoes to the purity of the landscapes; from the bucolic harmony to the serenity of silence; Covered in a green, so pure that invokes an image of the lost paradise, The Azores are certain to provide an experience of a lifetime. 
As part of the legendary lost continent of Atlantis, the volcanic islands has endowed them with a spectacular natural beauty. Vast craters feed bright blue lakes, black cliffs fall into the sea, green valleys, rugged mountains and hot mineral springs and geysers combine to form a truly diverse scenery found nowhere else in the world. The climate is temperate, which ensures an abundance of flowers strewn across hedgerows and fields throughout the summer season . The climate is temperate, which ensures plenty of flowers scattered in the hedges and fields throughout the summer, with dark green lush pastures bounded by stone walls and dark volcanic plain whitewashed houses. The islands we will visit Faial is has become the resting place of transatlantic sailors. Horta, the main port, is cosmopolitan with bars and restaurants, and the views of the volcano on Pico, 8km across the water are amazing! Pico is dominated by its volcano (snow capped in winter) at 2351m the highest point in Portugal. The views to and from the volcano are spectacular. One cannot mistake that this island is volcanic - the houses and churches are black. The lakes, the magnificent views and the changing facets of the mountain and its relationship with the sea are Pico's identity. Walks are plentiful and, for the experienced walker , the ascent to the summit of the volcano is a must.
Sao Jorge is a long and narrow island, which was formed by a series of successive volcanic eruptions. The craggy coastline plunges almost vertically into the ocean with unique, frequent, small fertile flat areas (fajas) at the base of the cliffs. This is an island for walking and admiring the stunning scenery. Terceira home to the town of Angra do Heroismo, with its origins in the late 15th century, has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. It is a picture book town of imposing townhouses and cobbled streets seemingly untouched by time. Terceira caters for all interests from exploring volcanoes, natural caves, walks in the nature and swimming in natural rock pools. Adapted and copied from the website: http://www.complete-holidays.co.uk/azores_portugal.htm |
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The Azores islands |
