August 30
Surgical waiting list reaches 13,945 patients in the Azores
In July, 13,945 people were waiting for surgery in the Azores, with an average wait of 498 days.
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All newsAugust 29
Inter-island sea traffic declines in the Azorean summer
Inter-island sea arrivals in the Azores fell 4.5% in July, according to SREA data.
August 29
Health authorities monitor gastroenteritis cases across several Azorean islands
Azores health authority monitors increased gastroenteritis cases, with transmission declining on three islands.
August 24
Azores Airlines sale moves to proposal stage in September
The SATA Group expects to receive proposals from prospective Azores Airlines buyers in September.
August 24
Bird deaths reveal the spread of Newcastle virus in the Azores
Newcastle virus has been identified on six Azorean islands, with hundreds of pigeons and doves found dead.
August 24
Health monitoring intensified in Pico and São Miguel following rise in gastroenteritis cases
The Regional Health Authority has confirmed an unusual rise in gastroenteritis cases in Pico and São Miguel.
Walk the islands
Routes that read the Azorean landscape on foot, from coastlines to crater rims.
PRC14TER
Open
Matas da Agualva
A circuit through Agualva’s woods and streams, with mills, channels, traditional orchards, waterfalls and forest heritage.
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
PR03GRA
Open
Baía da Folga
A short coastal walk from Luz to Portinho da Folga through vineyards and maritime vegetation in southern Graciosa.
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Duration
- 1h
- Difficulty
- Easy
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Open
Caldeira
A circuit around the rim of Faial's Caldeira through upland vegetation and panoramas over the crater, island and Atlantic.
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Easy
Where to stop along the way
Viewpoints, beaches and museums that give each island its shape.
Casa dos Pais
Two-storey Sete Cidades house suited to a couple, with an equipped kitchen, fireplace, Wi-Fi and access to a large shared garden with parking.Ponta da Ferraria Viewpoint
Ponta da Ferraria Viewpoint, also called Ilha Sabrina Viewpoint, overlooks Ferraria, its lighthouse and part of the surrounding regional natural monument.Costa Norte - Guesthouse
Guesthouse in Ribeira Grande's historic centre, near Santa Bárbara and Monte Verde beaches, offering a relaxed, comfortable and accessible base for visitors.Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA
Resort on São Miguel's north coast with Atlantic views, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a health club, gym, tennis court, and access to a walking trail.Baixa d'Areia Beach
Baixa da Areia Beach near Caloura has very fine sand and is about 100 metres long, with other small beaches and access routes to farmland nearby.Ponta do Escalvado Viewpoint
Viewpoint in Várzea, Ginetes, with views of Ponta da Ferraria, the Mosteiros islets, Lomba Grande, Lomba da Fonte, and the surrounding locality.Discover
