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What to see on your walking holiday in the Azores
The Azores is an archipelago made up of 9 Portuguese islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Discovered in the early 14th century, the islands were not inhabited until the 15th century. The first settlers were the Portuguese from the region of Alentejo and also the Flemish from Belgium. Spread across several hundreds of kilometres, these islands are a hidden gem in the middle of the ocean and have only recently opened up to tourism. They developed mainly due to farming, cattle, fishing and whaling. A walking holiday in the Azores is certainly a unique experience, a chance to get up close and personal with volcanos, crater lakes and white sandy beaches.
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- Self-guided Walking
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- Moderate
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- 8 days
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- From April to October
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Accommodation choice :
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- Simple /
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Highlights of the trip
- The discovery of 3 authentic and wild islands far away from mass tourism
- The diversity of the hikes: on coastal paths, over craters and cinders, through pastures
- The ascent of Mount Pico (2351 m) with a local guide
- Swimming in natural pools dug into volcanic rocks
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- Self-guided Walking
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- Moderate
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- 8 days
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- From April to October
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Accommodation choice :
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- Simple /
- Charming
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Highlights of the trip
- Wild crater lakes and incredible volcanic fumaroles
- Bathing in natural volcanic pools and hot springs
- The freedom of the rental car
- Less frequented, off the beaten track hiking trails
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- Azores - Azores
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The family adventure in São Miguel
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- Self-guided Walking
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- Easy
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- 8 days
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- From January to December
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Accommodation choice :
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- Simple
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Highlights of the trip
- A self-catering holiday with a hire car
- Two accommodations with pool and one in the heart of the capital city
- Optional activities for adults and children alike
- A perfect balance between nature and culture
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- Azores - Azores
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Walking & wellness in São Miguel
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- Self-guided Walking
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- Easy
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- 8 days
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- From January to December
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Accommodation choice :
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- Superior
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Highlights of the trip
- 4 and 5-star accommodation with swimming-pool and spa
- Active wild crater lakes, incredible volcanic fumaroles and lush tea plantation
- Bathing in natural volcanic pools and hot springs
- Perfect balance between hikes and relaxing time
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- Azores - Azores
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São Miguel and Santa Maria: a charming duo
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- Self-guided Walking
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- Moderate
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- 10 days
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- From April to October
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Accommodation choice :
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- Simple /
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Highlights of the trip
- The discovery of the 2 southern islands of the archipelago: São Miguel and Santa Maria
- Must-see hikes in São Miguel: Sete Cidades, Fogo Lake, Furnas Lakes
- The bucolic atmosphere of Santa Maria, one of the most private islands
- Swimming in unusual places: geothermal pools surrounded by tree ferns or in the amphitheatre bay of São Lourenzo
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