Azores

The archipelago of the Azores consists of nine islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean, between Lisbon and New York. Sao Miguel is the largest of the islands, and Ponta Delgada, capital of the Azores, lies on this island.

The islands are rich in flora and fauna. The archipelago is a natural paradise due to its perfect preservation in ecological terms.
There are many spectacular lakes on the islands, lying in extinct volcanic craters. In many places, springs of scalding mineral water sprout up the rocks.

Dating from the times of the original settlers, there are several churches and other buildings in which Gothic elements are still present. From the golden years of the 16th and 17th centuries, good examples of art and religious and civil architecture in the Renaissance and Baroque styles can be found. There are museums in Ponta Delgada (Sao Miguel), Angra do Heroismo (Terceira) and Horta (Faial).

There are several international airports in the Azores, the most important is Ponta Delgada. There are regular services between the Azores, Europe, North America and Madeira. Inter island services are by air and ferry.

Read more about the Azorian Islands here