Discovering the Treasures of Pico Island
How can we describe the island of Pico? Fascinating, breathtaking, awe-inspiring… These adjectives are not too strong to capture this jewel of nature and culture that is such a joy to explore. With its iconic volcano, the highest peak in Portugal, it promises a discovery brimming with emotion. So, let’s get started! 1 – The […]
The Azores, in Video :)
Because nothing speaks louder than images, and even more so videos, discover below a glimpse of what awaits you as you explore the Azores, this spectacular archipelago set right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean! This is a montage we put together of our discoveries, our moments of quiet contemplation, of surprises, of pure […]
Our Most Beautiful Instagram Photos of 2023
This is our very first look back at last year’s photos, and it means a lot to us, because it’s an exercise we love doing over on Travel to Porto and Travel to Lisbon and have been for a few years now. Without a doubt, it’s the first way for a traveller to immerse themselves […]
Travel to the Azores Wishes You a Wonderful Christmas 2023
The whole team at Travel to the Azores is delighted to wish you a very merry Christmas 2023, full of love! May this festive season bring you joy and serenity. If you’re lucky enough to celebrate with family, make the most of your loved ones and this precious chance to come together. And if you’re […]
Why Visit the Azores?
It’s a simple question, one we could answer straight away: because it’s absolutely wonderful. But that’s because we already know it. Travel to the Azores set out to think about how to answer this question in detail, the question that would rightly be asked by someone who has no idea what the Azores are: Why […]
Whalers’ Week in Pico: A Tradition Worth Following!
Every year, on the island of Pico in the Azores, a tradition takes place that the whole island eagerly awaits: a Semana dos Baleeiros (Whalers’ Week). As anyone can imagine, the islands of the Azores share a special bond with the sea that surrounds them. Set right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the […]
Discovering the Treasures of Santa Maria Island
The first island discovered by Portuguese navigators, Santa Maria is one of the smallest islands in the archipelago. Small, yes, but home to great natural beauty. What’s more, it’s one of the least visited islands in the Azores, because it’s less directly accessible than other islands such as São Miguel, Terceira or Pico… But if, […]
What to Do in the Azores? Our 10 Must-Dos!
As our name suggests, “Travel to the Azores” is a small team of experts passionate about the Azores archipelago, that paradise lost in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and belonging to Portugal (and therefore part of the European Union). And that, for a whole host of reasons: spectacular natural beauty, well-preserved local life, accessibility […]
Why Are the Azores Islands Named the Way They Are?
Humankind, in its great intelligence and unshakeable courage, sailed the raging oceans in search of new lands, and, in this quest, stumbled by chance upon the spectacular archipelago of the Azores which lay on its route towards new territories. Yet these incredible qualities failed it when it came to naming the newly discovered lands, untouched […]
Dive into the Town of Furnas
What better way to get a sense of what awaits you during your stay in the Azores than a beautiful video prepared by Travel to the Azores? During our expeditions in this fantastic archipelago, we took the time to capture the most beautiful moments of discovery and the absolutely iconic town of Furnas, located on […]
