Azores, Volcanic archipelago in North Atlantic, Portugal.
Nine islands stretch across 600 kilometers of ocean, featuring mountain peaks, crater lakes, green pastures, black sand beaches, and active geothermal zones.
Portuguese navigators established the first permanent settlement in 1432 on Santa Maria island, leading to gradual colonization across the archipelago until 1452.
The three capitals Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroismo, and Horta maintain distinct traditions through religious festivals, gastronomy, music, and architecture.
Travelers can reach the islands through international airports on São Miguel, Terceira, and Faial, with inter-island transportation by plane or ferry.
Mount Pico rises 2,351 meters above sea level, making it Portugal's highest peak and part of the most extensive mountain range from ocean floor.
Location: Portugal
Location: Açores (NUTS 2)
Inception: 1976
Capital city: Ponta Delgada
Elevation above the sea: 2,351 m
Part of: Macaronesia
Website: https://azores.gov.pt
GPS coordinates: 38.62400,-28.03100
Latest update: May 31, 2025 18:51
Located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores have botanical gardens, crater lakes, natural thermal pools, caves, and Atlantic Ocean viewpoints. The archipelago offers landscapes shaped by volcanic activity, with hot springs, waterfalls, tea plantations, and UNESCO-listed vineyards. Beyond these natural features, the archipelago also provides interesting historical buildings to visit.
Mount Pico
36.4 km
Capelinhos
69.8 km
Furnas
255.9 km
Miradouro da Vista do Rei
214.1 km
Poça da Dona Beija
255.5 km
Caldeira Velha
240.4 km
Algar do Carvão
71.8 km
Augusto Arruda Pineapple Plantation
230 km
Sete Cidades Massif
214 km
Reserva Florestal de Recreio do Monte Brasil
70.4 km
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões
256.7 km
Ponta da Ferraria
208.7 km
Gorreana
246.8 km
Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
255.5 km
Viewpoint of Santa Iria
241.6 km
Pico da Vara
262.7 km
Boca do Inferno Viewpoint
216.5 km
Parque Terra Nostra
255.9 km
Gruta das Torres
43.5 km
Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture
46.1 km
Puertas de la Ciudad
229 km
Our Lady of Peace Chapel
248.4 km
Pico Alto
316.6 km
Fort of São João Baptista
70 km
Centro Histórico de Angra do Heroísmo
70.6 km
Água de Pau
243.2 km
Convent of Nossa Senhora da Esperança (Ponta Delgada)
228.7 km
Fabrica de Chá Porto Formoso
245.1 kmReviews
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