Azores, five things to do in Portugal, on this island that is rumored to rise right above the remains of the famous civilization of Atlantis, read the post and leave for the Azores.
If you are looking for a place where you can immerse yourself in a tranquility that smells of the past, but at the same time you can breathe an air of adventure, the archipelago of Azores it could be for you.
This group of volcanic islands located off the Portuguese coast it has a lot to offer visitors: natural landscapes of a green so bright that they contrast with the blue of the Atlantic ocean, history, local traditions, the possibility of trekking, diving and even climbing a volcano! In short, in the Azores giving in to boredom is practically impossible.
The archipelago consists of nine main islands: Sao Miguel, the main one, Faial, an obligatory stop for overseas sailors as evidenced by the splendid murals on the seafront of Horta, Terceira, the most festive island full of folkloristic events, Sao Jorge, Santa Maria, Corvo, Graziosa, Pico with his massive volcano and finally Flores the island of waterfalls as well as the westernmost point of Europe.
Among the many local attractions we have selected for you 5 things that you absolutely cannot miss if you decide to spend your days in the Azores.
Whale watching
In almost all the islands it is possible to rely on one of the many operators who will make you live this incredible experience aboard a rubber dinghy or small boats. You won't be disappointed why dolphins and large cetaceans they emerge from the water almost at every exit. The Faial Islands e Sao Miguel offer the best sightings.
Sete Cidades
West of the island of Sao Miguel il Azul lake and the Green Lake come together inside the Caldeira fringed with beautiful colored hydrangeas creating a postcard view that you can admire from the height of Vista do Rei.
Capelinhos
It's really worth a walk on this one Faial peninsula completely devoid of vegetation formed in 1958 by the eruption of the active submarine volcano of the same name. Get on the Lighthouse to admire the surrounding landscape that at times will remind you of the lunar one and visit the museum on site if you want to better understand the phenomenon of volcanology.
Furnas
Il charming village located on the island of Sao Miguel is surrounded by the natural phenomenon of geothermal. Puddles of mud from which they come out small gayser and steam jets offer a unique show to visitors. Curious the tradition of the cozido: local dish based on meat cooked directly thanks to the heat of the subsoil. Also nearby is the beautiful Terranostra botanical park with the possibility of taking a dip in its thermal pool.
Algar do Carvao
Being the only underground volcanic cave that can be visited to the world, you certainly cannot miss his visit if you are on the island of Terceira. Going down into the bowels of an extinct volcano is not something every day and the local guides will be able to fascinate you with the history of its formation.
Suitable whether you are a lone traveler looking for yourself or one family with children following, you will certainly not remain indifferent to the charm of these lands so rich in natural phenomena. It is no coincidence that someone even claims that the Azores rise right above the remains of the legendary civilization of Atlantis and if you don't believe it, all that remains is to discover it with your own eyes.
