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Holidays Azores islands  -  Portuguese Azores archipelago, in the North Atlantic.

Islands Azores: Corvo, Flores, Faial, Pico, Sao Jorge, Graciosa, Terceira, Sao Miguel and Santa Maria.


car hire, holiday homes, hostels / B&B, hotels & inns, travel agency, travel guides, transportation / travelling to the azores

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Car Rental Azores  

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Holiday Homes / Apartments

 Inn-azores.com  -  Accommodation in the Azores
Accommodation in the islands of Faial, Horta, Pico, Santa Maria, Sao Miguel, Horta, Graciosa, Terceira and Flores.
 Secret Destinations 
Country cottages, village houses and charming hotels. Try whale watching and island hopping.
 Holiday Rentals

Hostels

 
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.

Hotels Azores / Pousadas

 Hotels Azores  -  Hotel Guide Azores
Hotels in Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo, Nordeste, Horta, Capelas, Furnas.

 Pousada Santa Cruz, Rua Vasco da Gama, 9900-017 Horta - Faial
This Pousada is set in a 16th century fortress, built along the Horta Bay and is classified as a National Monument since 1947. It offers magnificent views over the Pico Island, but you can also admire the famous Marina and its yachts.

 Terceira Mar Hotel ****, Portões de São Pedro, nº 1, 9700-097 Angra do Heroísmo
With its distinctive setting and classic design, the Terceira Mar Hotel is the perfect location for your visit to Terceira Island in the Azores. Nestled in the stunning panorama created by the Fanal Bay and Monte Brasil, and close to the historic center of charming Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage City, the Terceira Mar Hotel harmonizes in the midst of greens and blues of the Azorean archipelago.

 Pousadas - lodgings where you can appreciate the traditional regional gastronomy
Dozens of state-run Pousadas, strategically situated in or near major tourist destinations throughout the country, almost invariably offering the most comfortable accommodations and, often, the finest food in the area

Travel Agents / Tour Operator

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 Atlantic Holidays  -  Azores Holidays by Atlantic Holidays
Package holidays direct to the Azores from London Gatwick Airport. Great deals at quality hotels. View details and book securely online with UK ATOL protected tour operator.



 Secret Destinations Holidays
Reputed to be the lost continent of Atlantis, these almost sub tropical islands could equally be named the islands of paradise.
Destinations : Terceira [ Stunning sunsets; wild countryside; Ideal for exploring ], Faial [ Natural Beauty; Breathtaking views; Walking ], Pico [ Picturesque towns; Mountain views; Distinctive Landscapes ], Sao Miguel [ Lush Vedetation; Sandy Beaches; Unspoilt Landscapes ], Santa Maria [ White Sandy beaches; Breathtaking vineyards; Historic Buildings ]
 Worlds Apart Travel

Travel Guides Azores / Related books

Travel Guides Azores [ Amazon.co.uk ]

Azores - Landscapes Countryside Guide  -  Andreas Stieglitz
A thorough revision based on changes since the 2nd edition. The author visits the islands twice a year.
Paperback 136 pages (April 30, 2004); Publisher: Sunflower Books; Language: English; ISBN: 1856912566.
Azores  -  David Sayers
Often described as the garden islands of the Atlantic, the Azores enjoy a warm climate and are rich in flora and fauna. This travel guide covers all nine of the volcanic islands.
Paperback 264 pages (February 2004); Publisher: BRADT Travel Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1841620831.
Portugal - Rough Guide 
By Mark Ellingham, Graham Kenyon, John Fisher, Jules Brown, Matthew Hancock.
The Rough Guide to Portugal is the ultimate handbook to one of Europe's most beguiling countries. The full -colour introduction includes stunning photos of the best sights and activities, from the famous resorts of the Algarve to the nightlife of Lisbon, from historic Evora to the wine lodges of Porto. There are lively accounts of all the attractions, including those well off-the-beaten-track and practical tips on outdoor activities such as exploring the country's magnificent mountains, endless beaches and stunning national parks. In every chapter there are good maps and plans, complete with keys for all accommodation, eating and drinking establishments . Finally, in the 'contexts' section there is unrivalled cultural background from fado to cuisine, football to history.
Paperback 640 pages (March 31, 2005); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 184353438X.

Transport / How do I travel to the Azores

 Azores Airports  -  ANA-Aeroportos
 Flores Airport
Located in the village of Santa Cruz and provides links to the other islands.
 Horta Airport in Pico is located only 10 km away from city downtown
 João Paulo II Airport  -  near the City of Ponta Delgada
 Santa Maria Airport  -  located near the Vila do Porto, the main urban centre.

  Opodo  -  
Flight tickets Azores.

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights

  
Book cheap flights to Azores at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

 TAP Air Portugal  -  Flights to the Azores

 Online Maps [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection Europe  ]


Links 

 Travel Insurance

 Azores  -  government Azores  -  official web site
History, Geography, Maps, Climate, Flight Connections, Boat Connections, Sporting Holidays, Museums & Culture.

 Corvo Island  -  Western Group
The north west is Monte Gordo, the peak of a huge marine volcano. The main attraction of the island is a green crater lake dotted with nine islets. The only centre of population is one small village.
 Flores  -  forms, together with the Ilha do Corvo, the Santa Cruz group
The Ilha das Flores is Europe's westernmost point. From here one can see the Ilha do Corvo and, so the legend goes, America. A small island with a rich flora. Huge hortensia hedges crisscross the island. Promenading through the island feels like rediscovering nature. It has numerous crater lakes that offer good fishing and is noted for its lush flora (whence its name).
 Faial  -  Central Group of Islands
The capital, Horta, is a regular meeting point for yachts crossing the Atlantic. In the centre of the island is a volcanic crater, about 1 mile in diameter, which has the luxuriant vegetation that used to cover the islands.
 Pico
Horta Airport is located only 10 km away from city downtown. Passengers landing at or taking-off from Horta airport are delighted at the view: a immense green of the grass and the blue of the hortensia, cutting through the landscape in perfect harmony, while reaching the esplendor of Pico's mountain.
 Sao Jorge  -  Central Group of Islands
The island is famous for its cheese and other dairy products and has many 17th century paintings.
Its micro climate enables many tropical fruit and dragon trees to flourish.
 Graciosa  -  ca. 30 miles northwest of Terceira
The Island of Gracioca has a surface area of 61 km2 and is the least humid island of the archipelago. It was given the nickname of the white island due to the delicate landscape and the names given to certain places including 'Pedras Brancas' or White Stones, 'Serra Branca' or White Mountainside, and 'Barro Branco' or White Clay.
 Terceira  -  Central Group of Islands
Angra do Heroísmo is the capital and the main port of the island. It had major strategic significance during the period of the great Portuguese maritime discoveries.
In 1983 the central area of the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. A geological reserve in the centre of the island has underground grottoes and lakes.
 Sao Miguel  -  Eastern Group
Located near the City of Ponta Delgada, the most populous urban center on S. Miguel Island, in the Azores Archipelago, the João Paulo II Airport - a modern, forward-looking infrastructure - is one of the main gateways to the Azores Autonomous Region
 Santa Maria  -  Eastern Group
Santa Maria Island is the easternmost island of the Azores Archipelago. This island was the first to be discovered by Portuguese explorers in 1427.
It has many coves and sandy beaches, a spectacular landscape and temperate year round climate.
Volcanic activity has left furnas, deep chasms and tunnels, some of which can be visited with a guide.
Big game fishing is available near the coast.

 Departamento de Oceanografia e Pescas
Department of Oceanography and Fisheries - University of the Azores

Cuisine Aazores Foods / Recipes

The large piscicultural richness of the Azores' ocean in addition to the production of quality meat, cheese and derivatives, and other horticultural products, allows for the use of a great variety of ingredients in the Azorean cuisine

 Azores Tourist Guide  -  Azorean Cuisine
Cuisines of Portuguese Encounters: Recipes from Angola, Azores, Brazil, Cape Verde, East Timor, Goa, Guinea Bissau, Macau, Madeira, Malacca, Mozambique, Portugal, and Sao Tome and Principe 
Cherie Hamilton
In the 16th century, Portuguese navigators circumvented the globe, conquering new lands to build one of history's largest empires, and at the same time carrying and introducing crops, food products and a variety of culinary cultures to all corners of the earth. This fascinating collection of 225 authentic recipes is the first cookbook to encompass the entire Portuguese-speaking world and explains how Portugal and its former colonies influenced each other's culinary traditions. Included are dishes containing Asian, South American, African, and European spices, along with varied ingredients like piripiri pepper, coconut milk, cilantro, manioc root, bananas, dried fish, seafood and meats. The author also explores the impact of Sephardic Jews on the cuisines of Cape Verde, Angola, and Brazil and the influence of the Moors, who brought to the Iberian peninsula rich desserts, which the Portuguese in turn took around the world. The recipes range from appetisers like: Pastel com o Diabo Dentro (Pastry with the Devil Inside from Cape Verde); to main courses such as Frango a Africana (Grilled Chicken African Style from Mozambique) and Cuscuz de Camarao (Shrimp Couscous from Brazil), to desserts like Pudim de Coc;co (Coconut Pudding from Timor). Menus for religious holidays and festive occasions, a glossary, a brief history of the cuisines and a bilingual index will assist the home chef in creating meals that celebrate the rich, diverse, and delicious culinary legacy of this old empire.
Hardcover 260 pages (January 1, 2001); Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc.; Language: English; ISBN: 0781808316

History of Azores

The exact date of discovery of the archipelago is unknown. Historic accounts indicate that the islands of Santa Maria and São Miguel were the first to be discovered by the Portuguese navigator Diogo de Silves circa 1427.

 History on Portugal - WikipediA
Portugal during the past 3,000 years has witnessed a constant ebb and flow of different civilizations. Phoenician, Greek, Celtic, Carthaginian, Roman, Barbarian and Arabic cultures have all made an imprint in Portugal. In the 15th century, Portugal also entered into world history. Remarkable discoveries by its maritime explorers led to the accumulation of an overseas empire.

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 Folk Customs of the Azores
Chamarrita, Killing of the Pig, Festival of the Holy Ghost, Whale Hunting, Windmills and Azorean Guitar

Web Portal / Search Engine / Directory

 Azores Online 
 Azores Tourism 

 Yellow Pages  -  English / Portuguese
 Telephone Guide -  white pages - English / Portuguese


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