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The Azores - Hints and tips for each islands.
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General Hints and Tips for all islands - The Azores
- The Azores are not a beach or party holiday destination. They are havens for relaxation; walking, from gentle strolls to mountain hikes; rock pool swimming and snorkeling; whale watching; deep sea fishing; scuba diving; cycling; golf; and perhaps of particular note - they are safe and friendly.
- AZOREAN FESTIVALS - Make sure you know when the Azores Festivals are taking place. Most shops will shut on these days. Azorean festivals occur on all the islands and provide unique Azorean and European entertainment for all the families in the islands. Of particular note: Sea Week on Faial. Make sure you visit during a festival.
- CAR HIRE - If travelling to the Azores in peak season make sure you book your car hire. in advance. A must for the smaller islands.
- BE RELAXED - When travelling in the Azores, make sure your early, and expect to wait. Life is relaxed here. relax with them.
- WEATHER - Be prepared for all weather in the Azores, and you won't get caught out.
- PUBLIC TRANSPORT - On the smaller islands public transport is not geared towards the tourist. So getting around can be difficult or too time consuming without car hire or a taxi.
- CAMPING - There are camping sites on all the Azores islands, though many are only open in the peak season, and can be difficult to get to without transport. Standards vary considerably. Expect basic and you will never be disappointed. We camped on all the islands and loved every minute. Our Fav. Flores - Faja Grande.
- WINTER - Sao Miguel offers the best of everything during the winter months as tourism on the other Azores islands is slow and you will find things even quieter. Keep a look out for excellent week long winter offers to the Azores.
- WALKING - Make sure before you set off that the trail that you want to walk is open. A number of the Azores walking trails are very close to the cliffs and are occassionaly closed for safety reasons. See our Santa Maria Adventure for other reasons!
- TOURIST OFFICE - With the exception of Corvo, all islands have a local Tourist Office, who should be able to help with any questions you have. Things can change quickly in the Azores so we recommend a visit when you arrive on each Island. Be patient.
Sao Miguel Tips
See our:
Sao Miguel - TOP 5 - to do
Ponta Delgada Tourist Office
Avenido do Infante Dom Henrique
9500-150 Ponta Delgada
Portugal
T: 296285743
E: pt.de.smg@azores.gov.pt
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Faial Tips
1. Don't be alarmed when you here a loud siren. This is probably the call out alarm for the local firemen. It is loud and goes on for a few minutes.
See our
Faial TOP 5 - to do
Faial Tourist Office
Rua Vasco da Gama
Ilha do Faial
9900-117 Horta
Portugal
T: 292292237
E: pt.fai@azores.gov.pt
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Flores Tips
1. Book Car Hire in advance
See our
Flores TOP 5 - to do
Flores Tourist Office
Rua Dr. Armas da Silveira
9970-331 Santa Cruz das Flores
Flores
Portugal
T: 292592369
E: pt.flo@azores.gov.pt
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Pico Tips
1. Do not climb Pico on your own, unless Experienced Mountain climbers.
See our
Pico TOP 5 - to do
Pico Tourist Office
Gare Maritima da Madalena
9950 Madalena
Pico
Portugal
T: 292623524
E: pt.pic@azores.gov.pt
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Sao Jorge Tips
1. Book Car Hire in advance
2. Check to make sure walking trails are open.
See our
Sao Jorge TOP 5 - to do
Sao Jorge Tourist Office
Vila das Velas
Rua Conselheiro Dr. Jos� Pereira
9800-530 Velas
9800-530 Ilha de S�o Jorge
Portugal
T: 295412440
E: pt.sjo@azores.gov.pt
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Graciosa Tips
1. Book Car Hire in advance
See our
Graciosa TOP 5 - to do
Ilha Graciosa Tourist Office
Rua Castilho, 7
9880-353 Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Portugal
T: 295712509
E: pt.gra@azores.gov.pt
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Terceira Tips
See our
Terceira TOP 5 - to do
Tourist Office
Ilha Terceira
Rua Direita, 70/74
9700-066 Angra do Hero�smo
Portugal
T: 295213393
E: pt.de.ter@azores.gov.pt
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Santa Maria Tips
1. Check to make sure walking trails are open.
See our
Santa Maria TOP 5 - to do
Santa Maria Tourist Office
Santa Maria Airport
Apartado 560
9580 Vila do Porto
Ilha de Santa Maria
Portugal
T: 296886355
E: pt.sma@azores.gov.pt
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Corvo Tips
1. Visit Corvo on a calm and sunny day.
2. Make sure you ask what type of boat will be used.
3. If camping on Corvo, choose your spot carefully.
4. Book accommodation early
See our
Corvo TOP 5 - to do
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