Look Out: Extraordinary Trip Ahead...
Described by Frommer's as "one of the most offbeat travel experiences in Europe," the Azores provide a mixed landscape of volcanoes and shimmering sea.
Untouched nature, authentic charm and the immensity of the blue ocean characterize this group of nine charming volcanic islands spread out in the middle of the North Atlantic.
Not to mention that these wonderful islands have also been named on the list of the Top 100 sustainable destinations for 2014 by Green Destinations!
We're very excited that we'll be seeing volcanic lakes and caves, hiking through endless green forests and pastures, discovering the culture, and hopefully getting to taste some of the incredible local flavors!
Ancient people believed the Azores Islands marked the end of the world, mythologists claim they are the remnants of the lost continent of Atlantis and travelers boast of finding this hidden gem in the Atlantic.
I'm sure that without a doubt visiting the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores will be an epic experience of a lifetime!
With Boston being one of the ONLY USA cities to fly directly to the Azores, and our flight to Ponta Delgada leaving on Sunday night, we're gonna enjoy a weekend exploring the historic city of Boston before heading on our way to the gorgeous islands of the Azores!!!
Click on each day to see my Daily SCOOP, and read my Travel Diary below:
Untouched nature, authentic charm and the immensity of the blue ocean characterize this group of nine charming volcanic islands spread out in the middle of the North Atlantic.
Not to mention that these wonderful islands have also been named on the list of the Top 100 sustainable destinations for 2014 by Green Destinations!
We're very excited that we'll be seeing volcanic lakes and caves, hiking through endless green forests and pastures, discovering the culture, and hopefully getting to taste some of the incredible local flavors!
Ancient people believed the Azores Islands marked the end of the world, mythologists claim they are the remnants of the lost continent of Atlantis and travelers boast of finding this hidden gem in the Atlantic.
I'm sure that without a doubt visiting the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores will be an epic experience of a lifetime!
With Boston being one of the ONLY USA cities to fly directly to the Azores, and our flight to Ponta Delgada leaving on Sunday night, we're gonna enjoy a weekend exploring the historic city of Boston before heading on our way to the gorgeous islands of the Azores!!!
Click on each day to see my Daily SCOOP, and read my Travel Diary below:
Trip Itinerary:Day 1 - IN BOSTON -
Freedom Trail - Boston Common, Old State House, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, the home of Paul Revere, Old North Church, the USS Constitution, Bunker Hill and more... BREAKFAST - VEGGIE GALAXY - CAMBRIDGE LUNCH - AL DENTE - NORTH END DINNER - TRUE BISTRO - SOMMERVILLE Day 2 - BOSTON TO SAO MIGUEL - Prudential Center Observation Desk BRUNCH - TRUE BISTRO DINNER - WAGAMAMA Day 3 - Arrive at Porta Delgado 7a Pick up Rental, and Check in Mercado De Graaca Chá Gorreana Tea Plantation Portas Da Cidade Day 4 - Island Tour with Azores Private Tours Including: Salto do Cavalo Viewpoint Salto da Farinha Viewpoint Ribeira dos Caldeirões Garden/Waterfall Nordeste Village & Ermida Da Nostra Senhora De Paz Ponta do Sossego Viewpoint Ponta da Madrugada Viewpoint Povoação Village Ribeira Quente Day 5 - Mountain Biking & Canoeing - Lagoa das Furnas Day 6 - Stay local, Enjoy Resort Day 7 - Horseback Riding & Hiking Sete Cidades Day 8 - Sailing - Vila Franca Do Campo Islet with Azores Sailing Day 9 - Lagoa Do Fogo Return to the States |
List of sights that we saw on this trip:RIBEIRA DOS CALDEIRÕES PARK
PORTAS DA CIDADE VILA FRANCA DO CAMPO ISLET PROTECTED LANDSCAPE OF THE SETE CIDADES LAKE KINGS VIEW LAGOA DO FOGO TEA PLANTATION PINEAPPLE PLANTATION MERCADO DE GRAACA ERMIDA DA NOSTRA SENHORA DE PAZ Be sure to Pack:Hiking Shoes
Hiking Ware Day Pack Vegan Snacks (for vegans of course) GPS Accommodations:Cities & Towns that we visited:Ponta Delgada
Furnas Nordeste Area and more... Restaurants, Dining, & Markets
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Activities we did:
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
Canoeing
Hiking
Island Tour with Rui at Azores Private Tours
Sailing with Azores Sailing
Mountain Biking
Canoeing
Hiking
Island Tour with Rui at Azores Private Tours
Sailing with Azores Sailing
Pre-Trip Notes
02/05/15 - I've been doing much research this past week, and have added places, and things to do on the page. Finding a few disappointments - No ferry service in March. And so far the Povoacão hike is temporarily closed. Ugh. Fingers crossed that by the time we are there next month that the trail is open and that we can in fact find operating Ferry Services out of São Miguel.