A paradise for travelers seeking unique and off-the-beaten-track adventures.
Known for its crater lakes, volcanic landscapes, whale-rich waters and a slow island rhythm, the Azores offer an unparalleled experience for those looking to explore beyond the typical tourist paths. Let Insider guide you through this enchanting archipelago, ensuring you discover the hidden gems and authentic experiences that make the Azores truly special.
Nine islands in the middle of the Atlantic, green in a way the ocean rarely allows.
A crater lake, an old town, a cliff, a mountain, and a harbour.
São Miguel
Crater lakes, hot springs and tea plantations.
Terceira
A UNESCO old town, lava caves and village festivals.
São Jorge
Long cliffs, hidden fajãs and the island’s famous cheese.
Pico
Portugal’s highest mountain, and vineyards grown in black lava.
Faial
The sailors’ island: Horta marina and the Capelinhos volcano.
Gastronomy
Private tables in Ponta Delgada and Horta, the Furnas stew slow-cooked underground by volcanic heat, tastings of Pico wines, island cheeses and the freshest Atlantic fish.
A stew cooked by the volcano, wine grown in lava.
Arts and Culture
Time with ceramists and embroiderers, visits to Angra do Heroísmo — a UNESCO World Heritage city — and the island festivals, with local historians as your guides.
Chapels, festivals, and the hands behind island craft.
Sea Activities
Whale and dolphin watching with marine biologists, sailing from island to island, diving with mantas and sharks, and swims in natural volcanic pools.
Whales, volcanic coves, and a boat with nobody else aboard.
Land and Mountain
Private guided hikes to calderas and crater lakes, the climb of Mount Pico at sunrise, canyoning in Flores, and a day that ends in a thermal pool.
A hike to a crater lake, and a hot spring to follow.
A stew cooked by the volcano, wine grown in lava.
Private tables in Ponta Delgada and Horta, the Furnas stew slow-cooked underground by volcanic heat, tastings of Pico wines, island cheeses and the freshest Atlantic fish.
Chapels, festivals, and the hands behind island craft.
Time with ceramists and embroiderers, visits to Angra do Heroísmo — a UNESCO World Heritage city — and the island festivals, with local historians as your guides.
Whales, volcanic coves, and a boat with nobody else aboard.
Whale and dolphin watching with marine biologists, sailing from island to island, diving with mantas and sharks, and swims in natural volcanic pools.
A hike to a crater lake, and a hot spring to follow.
Private guided hikes to calderas and crater lakes, the climb of Mount Pico at sunrise, canyoning in Flores, and a day that ends in a thermal pool.
Four numbers that settle most of what people ask us first.
Nine islands, long days, and the Atlantic all around.
The months worth planning around — whales, warm sea and long days — though the islands stay green all year.
Nights to see two or three islands without rushing, with a day held back for weather.
Islands spread over 600 km of Atlantic, each with its own landscape.
Mount Pico, the highest point in Portugal, rising straight out of the sea.
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