According to the portal Sapo Viagens, Lagoa do Fogo was chosen by the European Best Destination as one of the 18 most beautiful landscapes in Europe. According to the portal, “Across Europe there are breathtaking landscapes. From untouched landscapes to charming villages by the lake, passing through colorful forests and quiet islands, in Europe there is a little bit of …
Continue readingCan you smell the images?
The image above was taken where the famous Furnas stew is made. Volcanic activity is intense and the whole area has a strong and unique smell. A family walks through a place that is difficult to access. It is on the banks of the Fogo lagoon, where the smell of fresh water mixed with humidity allows you to smell this …
Continue readingDolphins fly in the Azores
This could be the beginning of a description of the image in this article. In this one, the photographer invites the observer to imagine where the dolphin comes from: is it a jump from the water or was it flying smoothly before a flight steeply over the Atlantic? Whatever the reader imagines, the resemblance to a seagull is evident, except …
Continue readingIt rains in São Miguel! Now what?
Andreia Costa, living in São Miguel, has a very clear idea of what to discover on the island, in addition to the stunning landscapes and lagoons. According to her (she is the author of an alternative route to São Miguel), the island contains often unknown places that are of great interest. Climatic conditions should not be an obstacle, but …
Continue readingEmigration with love (and humor)
In the United States of America, it is estimated that there are 1.5 million Portuguese emigrants of Azorean origin, with the natives of the archipelago being predominantly concentrated in states such as Massachusetts and Rhoad Island, on the east coast, and in California, on the Pacific coast. , more intensely in the 60s of the 20th century, today being residual …
Continue readingPico wine among the best in Portugal
Over a thousand wines and sparkling wines were tasted and evaluated. Of these, a total of 68 were awarded, most notably the Douro region, which won 28 awards. The “Passion for Prestige Wine” award went to eight producers. Among them, three red wines, all DOC Douro: Costa Boal Homage Douro red Grande Reserva 2011, from Costa Boal Family Estates; Quinta …
Continue readingWhat to eat in São Miguel
Furnas stew It is the most popular dish in São Miguel. The stew is a mixture of meats – pork, chicken and beef – sausage and vegetables. What distinguishes it from a traditional stew is that it is cooked underground by volcanic steam and without water. It is a meal prepared by Mother Nature! On the banks of Lagoa das …
Continue readingBathing in hot springs
Although the Azores are bathed in relatively warm waters, it can still be a little cold. The good news is that there are warm waters where you can take a dip, get a massage with hot natural water or just relax and meditate. These hot springs are common on the island of São Miguel. Poça da Dona Beija, Caldeira …
Continue readingAzores, the islands of outdoor activities
Trails In the Azores there are dozens of certified trails, on all islands and of different types. From the easy circulars to the challenging climb of Pico, the highest mountain in Portugal (2,351m). There are also high difficulty trails and long routes. The most significant and complete can be found on the island of Santa Maria. Canyoning Cascades surrounded by …
Continue readingAzores, a fantastic (and sustainable) destination
And don’t think the competition was weak. The Azores have been ahead of many reputable and famous tourist destinations. Koh Tao in Thailand, Capri in Italy, Bali in Indonesia, Ibiza in Spain, Corsica in France and Santorini in Greece are some big names behind the Azorean archipelago. Big 7 Travel spares no praise to the Azores. The superb landscapes, wildlife, …
Continue readingSão Jorge, the island of the “fajãs”
This 54 km long and 6.9 km wide maximum island is part of the Central Group and is one of the vertices of the so-called “triangle islands”, together with Faial and Pico, which is 18.5 km away. Beautifully landscaped the contrast of the central mountain range that runs across the island almost along its length, with the rugged …
Continue readingA perspective of Santa Maria
It is not possible to talk about Santa Maria Island in recent decades without talking about the airport. Having the 2nd largest runway in the Azores (the first is located at the base of Lajes, Terceira island), Santa Maria played a major role in World War II. However, with the end of the war and the increased autonomy of airplanes, …
Continue readingWalking in Sete Cidades, Azores
Sete Cidades offers several certified, easy and medium difficulty trails. They all take advantage of the best that Sete Cidades have: breathtaking landscapes, privileged views of the Atlantic Ocean, viewpoints that fill our eyes with thousands of green tones and two lagoons, unique in their colors. One of the proposed trails, about 13km, is of medium difficulty and bypasses the …
Continue readingSanctuary in Faial island
The boiler is about 400m deep and 2 km in diameter and inside we can find endemic flora of the Azores. Although not allowed to descend to the bottom of the crater, the visitor has a spectacular trail that surrounds the entire area of the caldera. Click here to see the trail.
Continue readingMissing things in the Azores
HIGHWAYS We have no highways and the best we can offer are two SCUTs (fast lanes without costs for the user) in São Miguel. In the Azores we do not pay tolls to move around. TRAFFIC JAMS If we are more than 10m in traffic we don’t like it. In the Azores there are no traffic jams, which can stress …
Continue readingDo not throw garbage to the ground (or into the air)
The celebrations of “Senhor Santo Cristo” gather thousands of people in a tight space and invariably produces a lot of garbage. And the garbage collection points are not always visible due to the large crowds. As the celebrations only end at the end of this week, Destinazores helps to clean and preserve the party place. More than a “waste bin …
Continue readingAfter all what is a “chicharro”?
THIS IS “CHICHARRO”!! Chicharro is also this: a big party in Ribeira Quente, Povoação, which this year celebrates the 30 years of existence. Tickets will be on sale from May 24 at the usual venues. For the 30 years to be celebrated seriously, Povoação was not sparing in the commitment. In addition to the presence of Mercury, Starlight, Calema, Mosimann …
Continue readingOur Embassador at FIT
FIT’s main goals are to promote the Iberian tourism sector, promote cross-border exchanges, stimulate trade relations and the progress of the various sectors and segments of the economy and, consequently, the development of the territories. Guarda has a privileged location in the Iberian peninsula, being therefore a strategic platform for the accomplishment of a fair of this nature. The fair …
Continue readingFurnas – 1001 reasons to visit
Volcanism Everywhere in the Furnas, you can see volcanic phenomena. From the famous baked “cozido” – made under the earth – to the boilers and water springs, volcanic activity reminds us that São Miguel is not an extinct island. On the contrary! This vibrant activity is responsible for the fertile soils, the unique beauty of the entire Furnas Valley and …
Continue readingDestinazores Ambassadors
The career of our ambassadors speak for themselves! Its association with the Destinazores brand is a valuable contribution, which positively promotes the brand and, in so doing, helps to increase brand awareness.
Continue readingDo you live or are you going to visit the Azores? PROCIV!
The first contact that Destinazores had with this application happened during a hospital visit. In a closet, there was a small flyer announcing in a timid manner an application of Civil Protection: PROCIV. From then on, there were some surprises. The first was soon at the Google store, where PROCIV had a very small number of downloads (about 1000) in …
Continue readingCulture in the Azores
Along with the Flemings, many other inhabitants settled on the islands from mainland Portugal, bringing with them their ways of life and their culture, including the Portuguese language. Currently Portuguese is spoken throughout the archipelago, with very rich and peculiar accents, which vary from island to island. Gothic elements from the early period of colonization appear in some churches and …
Continue reading9 Wonders in the Atlantic
Even today, the Azores honor the tradition of these men, receiving tourist cruises and scientific expedition teams and being an important stopover point for travelers in the Atlantic. Natural beauty is found throughout the Azores archipelago. All the islands have volcanic origin and the traveler can enjoy the lagoons, mountains, active and inactive volcanoes, as well as the luxuriant …
Continue readingThe special mist of São Miguel
Hidden from the world, somewhere between Europe and America, São Miguel has far fewer tourists than mainland Portugal and most tourist destinations. The visitor will find stunning scenery, fantastic food and friendly people. All in small point! São Miguel is covered with shades of green all year round. Encased in huge craters and active hot springs that bear witness to …
Continue reading“Municipality of the Year” Award for Praia da Vitória
The prize now awarded to Praia da Vitória – which included three other municipalities in the Azores (Madalena do Pico, Horta and Ribeira Grande), in a total of 35 national municipalities – is related to the recovery process of the “Pauis” of the city. This project, called LIFE CWR and co-financed by community funds, has made a decisive contribution to …
Continue readingTrail Run, Flores island
After the great success of the race in the Central Group and in Santa Maria, the time came for a visit to the island of Flores. Using the route of the Flores Grand Route, a high competitive level is expected from athletes from all over the country.
Continue reading“Priolo” Environmental Center Route
A short walk on the Reserve Forest Recreation Center of Cancela do Cinzeiro with a starting point at the Priolo Environmental Center with a visit to the center’s exhibition for the interpretation of the area and the framework of conservation actions directed at the priolo (endemic bird of the Azores and one of the most threatened in Europe) and walking …
Continue reading“Studio Monte Palace” exhibition
The work of Graham Gussin can be appreciated here in the fields of photography, drawing and sculpture. This exhibition, which will take place at the Fonseca Machado Gallery, brings together photographs, paintings, drawings and videos that reflect Gussin’s experience in the Azores, particularly in São Miguel. It stands out in the exhibition, the artist’s records of the ruins of the …
Continue readingBird watching, Sete Cidades
On October 6, in the protected area of the Seven Cities, there will be a meeting for birdwatching. The Seven Cities are an important place for the rest of migratory species and have been the target of several conservation works. These can be observed at the Park Lodge, where a visit will be made prior to the bird watching …
Continue readingRecreation of the Traditional Harvest, Maia, São Miguel
In this initiative organized by the Maia Tourist Office / House of the People of Maia, the reception and accompaniment of the visitors to the place of the event will be made by a technical team, at 8:30 am, in the trench of the Calhau D’Areia Beach. approved track “Fonte Santa – Praia da Viola”. The great attention will be …
Continue reading“Ceia Franciscana” at Lagoa, São Miguel
Participants will be received by a number of musical theater, with guest intervention. There will be a moment of spontaneous theater, animated by a revivalist style, in which the story of the building, which is one of the former libris of the city of Lagoa, will be followed in the churchyard. The musical theater play, Utopia, from the theater group …
Continue readingPelames Recreational Park
The Pelames Recreational Park will receive, on September 22, from 6 pm, various activities that will continue until the evening. So, at 6:00 pm, the zumba class begins, open to the population. Soon after, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a demonstration of “capoeira” for those interested in learning a little about this art and sport of Brazilian origin. By …
Continue readingPDL White Ocean
The biggest outdoor white party in the Azores, many color, light and sound news for another “Pdl white Ocean” edition, Saturday, August 4, a simple theme: “come and dive into a sea of emotions”. As you walk through the city, you will feel the vibes of the shows the effect of performance and living art, truly magical of many smiles. …
Continue readingDiving with … sharks !!!
The blue shark is threatened mainly by commercial fishing. In addition to accidental catches, it is mainly from this species that fins are collected for sale on the Asian market (used in shark fin soups). In the Azores, especially in the islands of Pico and Faial, it was discovered that the observation of this species in its habitat is much …
Continue reading“Atalho dos Vermelhos” trail, São Miguel
The meeting point for this activity, which promotes physical health and conviviality, will be at the City Gate, at 8:30 am and vacancies are limited. The registration fee is 4 euros and can be made or, in person, from Monday to Friday, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Office of Sports Support (Rua Engº José Cordeiro, nº23, São …
Continue readingWhale Watching in a Marine Life Sanctuary
According to one of the most prominent Azorean sites on whale watching, “Being in the Azores, especially in Lajes do Pico, undoubtedly one of the 10 best places in the world for whale watching, is by far the right choice. tourism is still low, the quantity and diversity of cetaceans is high, having as background the magnificent landscape of the …
Continue readingPonta Delgada at night
Ponta Delgada closes stories, swear love between couples as they walk at “Avenida”, thoughts. Streets without horns, baby strollers that ride parents and boats slowly entering the Marina. Ponta Delgada at night is like this. ” template=”default” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Source: Paulino Pavão
Continue readingTime to relax, beautify and enjoy the volcano
Considered a unique case in the world, due to the existence of thermal salt water with a very high sulfur content, Ferraria waters, besides curing problems of rheumatism and nevrites, are also used to treat diseases of other forums. With the investment recently completed, it was possible to maintain the original layout of the original building and, at the same …
Continue readingFrom Coimbra, the Furnas have more charm
David tells us that the trip to Furnas was much more than the photos document. The tour started on the north coast and the first “wow!” happened in Pico do Ferro. It was made the presentation of the place and with a neck strap, also saw where it would lunch. From then on, more “wows!” they would happen. ” order_by=”sortorder” …
Continue readingAngra do Heroísmo, history and tradition
This city was a port of call from the fifteenth century until the appearance of steamships in the nineteenth century. Its imposing fortifications of São Sebastião and São João Baptista, built about 400 years ago, are unique examples of military architecture. An excellent example of a type of construction or an architectural, technological or landscape ensemble that illustrates one or …
Continue readingAzores out of the season
If we did not have winter, spring would not be so pleasant If we did not experience the taste of adversity at times, prosperity would not be so welcome. Anne Bradstreet ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]
Continue readingAzores, Alternative sights
Paulino Pavão defines himself as “an amateur photographer who takes photos that are not an astonishment” in an unpretentious self-evaluation. Despite looking at photography as a hobby, it has produced and shared thousands of photographic records on social networks. Along with more familiar and conventional records, it is possible to visit his Facebook profile and enjoy more intimate views of …
Continue readingBeaches of Ribeira Grande with flag “Gold Quality”
There are three bathing areas in the county of Ribeira Grande that will display the “Quality of Gold” flag during the bathing season of 2018. The beach of Santa Bárbara (Ribeira Seca), Moinhos beach (Porto Formoso) and the bathing area of Calhetas are awarded with the annual award awarded by Quercus. The National Association of Conservation of Nature classified the …
Continue reading“Bodo de leite” party, São Jorge
Visitors to São Jorge or on other islands can participate in the next weekend (May 19-21) at “Bodo de Leite” party. The event takes place in the parish of Santo Antão, Calheta municipality.
Continue readingWine in Azores, Terceira
The initiative, organized by Gourgeous Azores, in partnership with the Municipality of Angra do Heroísmo and the Chamber of Commerce of Angra do Heroísmo (CCAH), was presented this afternoon, April 26, in the Paços do Concelho of Angra do Heroísmo. On the occasion, the Councilor of the municipality, Guido Teles, stressed the “importance of the event for the local economy”, …
Continue readingSão Miguel at New York Times
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Continue readingA paradise to be explored
The American magazine highlights three reasons why everyone should be buying trips to the Azores. First, by adventure. The archipelago is made for outdoor exploration. The publication highlights the steep cliffs, ideal for canyoning, and the mountains for hiking for several hours, as well as its location in the middle of the Atlantic, which means it has a privileged marine …
Continue readingSanta Maria, natural prodigy
Between Praia de Lobos and the place of Angels, northwest Marian, foundational places of Santa Maria – and from here there would be Azores – the rocks offer themselves to the vagaries of the imagination. Here, it is already part of the local folklore, the drawing of the nose and chin of the “witch”, and once detected the face, in …
Continue readingPico: island or mountain?
The highest point in Portugal is a mountain of volcanic origin with 2351 meters of altitude that is on the island of Pico, the second largest island of the Azores archipelago. At the top of the mountain is the central crater of the volcano, Pico Grande. Inside it rises a cone of lava of 70 meters known as Small Peak …
Continue readingThe island of 500 inhabitants
It had its origin in an old volcano, whose imposing and ample crater, lodges the Lagoon of the Cauldron. The coast of the island is high and steep, except for the southern part, where in a lava fajã the only settlement of the island, Vila do Corvo, was established. Discovered by Diogo de Teive in 1452, it was called “Island …
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