The Azores, holidays the azores - Azores

The Azores is a group of nine islands in the mid atlantic about 900 miles from mainland Portugal.The largest island is sao miguel,where you are likely to land after three-to-four hour flight from the UK.

Why holidays in the azores?

The Azores is quiet and unspoilt, and ideal for peaceful holiday. Good weather coupled with the islands rich volcanic soil, carpets the azores with wild flowers in the springtime and makes it a great place for walks and bird watching.

Most beaches are of the black volcanic sand but there's a golden strech on sao miguel.

Loads of Whales and dolphins in the azores

The other main attraction is that you are more likely to see whales in the Azores than anywhere else on the earth. The water around the islands are the home to pods of huge sperm whales, northern bottlenose whales, pilot whales, Orcas and Sowerby's beaked whales.

You are almost guaranteed to see them on a half-day whale spotting tour,which cost around Euro 50. Dolphins are fairly common here, too.

Why not to the holidays in azores?

As we said earlier it's quiet and unspoilt hence the nightlife is low-key, which might be a turn off for the youngsters.

As this falls under EU pound is almost at the same level as Euro.

The Azore weather

The warm Atlantic Ocean Gulf Stream produces a temperate of maritime climate. Most summer days are sunny and pleasant at around 25C and in winter they don't drop much below 15C. Frequent rain falls October through April, but showers are brief.

The Azores Videos

Enjoy the scenic and unspoilt beauty of the azores in our following excellent videos.

The Azores connectivity

Travel between the islands by boat or the inter-island air service, which runs like an efficient bus service.

You could take a trip to Faial, an hour's flight away.

The Azores Food

The island's capital, Ponta Delgada, has narrow, cobbled streets and some good restaurants serving fresh fish and there are few bars as well.

More Info about The Azores

Languages: Portuguese (official)
Official Currency: Euro
Religions: Catholic, others
Official Web Site:www.azores.com