Guide to São Miguel’s hot springs and thermal pools
São Miguel’s natural geothermal pools and hot springs are reason enough to visit the largest island of the Azores. The island has the highest concentration of hot springs in Europe, and I’ve been lucky enough to holiday on the volcanic isle three times. From steamy rainforest pools to oceanside thermal baths, I’ve done the difficult […]
4-day itinerary for São Miguel Island, Azores
Crater lakes, steaming hot springs, gushing waterfalls, tea plantations, wild dolphins and rolling green pastures make the Azorean island of São Miguel feel like it’s from another world. I’m based in Lisbon and I’ve visited this island, which some describe as a cross between Ireland, Hawaii and New Zealand, three times to uncover new gems […]
Where to eat on São Miguel Island, Azores
São Miguel Island is a fun place to eat. From steaming stews pulled from volcanic earth and little sweet pineapples grown in glasshouses, to cheese counters that feel like theatre and the world’s largest gin collection, you’ll find plenty of foodie experiences that make this Azorean island unique. I’ve visited São Miguel – the largest […]
3-day itinerary for Terceira Island
Terceira might not be the most talked-about island in the Azores, but that’s part of why it’s such a great destination. Volcanic landscapes, green patchwork fields, UNESCO-listed Angra do Heroísmo, lava tubes, and unique local traditions (like bull runs and colourful Holy Spirit impérios) make the third largest island in the archipelago like nowhere else […]
Where to eat on Terceira Island, Azores
Like many of the Azorean islands, Terceira might have more cows than people. So, despite being surrounded by seemingly endless ocean and super fresh fish, Terceira Island’s signature dish is in fact a fragrant and rich, slow-cooked beef stew known as alcatra. Terceira Island’s food scene took me by surprise. Having visited São Miguel Island […]
What to eat in the Azores Islands
Fresh seafood, hearty stews and heavenly pastries await in the Azores islands. Lost in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the volcanic archipelago of nine islands offers up many unique dishes and unusual ingredients, partly thanks to its climate and remote location. Taste the thermal-cooked Cozido das Furnas, visit an island best known for its […]