Once you grab your rental car on Sao Miguel Island, it won’t take long before you start noticing road signs for “miradouros.” You’ll see A LOT of them. Miradouro means “viewpoint” and they’re kind of like scenic overlooks in the U.S. The island is really well marked with signs and…Continue reading Our Favorite Miradouros (Viewpoints) on São Miguel Island
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10 Things You Must Do on São Miguel Island
São Miguel Island is one of the – if not the most – naturally beautiful places we’ve ever visited. Still relatively new to receiving tourists, the Azores remain very untouched and you’ll be in awe of the shades of greens and blues all over the island. If you’re heading to…Continue reading 10 Things You Must Do on São Miguel Island
Magical Waterfalls of the Azores
Magic is the perfect word to describe the beautiful island of São Miguel, with the waterfalls of the Azores being one of most enchanting features. If you’re heading to São Miguel, book a rental car and hit the road! And make sure all of these waterfalls are on your itinerary:…Continue reading Magical Waterfalls of the Azores
Best Instagram Spots in the Azores
The Azores are an archipelago of nine islands in the Atlantic Ocean that are still fairly new to hosting visitors. This means they remain very untouched with nature being the key reason to explore the Azores. The colors of the islands really come out in photographs and your Instagram feed will…Continue reading Best Instagram Spots in the Azores
One Day on Terceira Island, Azores
During our week-long stay in the Azores, mostly on São Miguel, our group decided to spend one day visiting another nearby island. WC, Kelly, Harah, and myself woke up bright and early to catch the 7:00 am Sata Airlines flight to Terceira with a full-day Jeep tour awaiting us. Our guide,…Continue reading One Day on Terceira Island, Azores
