Places in the Azores
Viewpoints, beaches, museums and the people who host visitors, island by island.
Viewpoints 50
View all (50)Boca do Inferno Viewpoint
Boca do Inferno Viewpoint overlooks the Canário, Sete Cidades and Rasa lagoons, the village and Serra Devassa within a wild, protected natural landscape.Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda Viewpoint
A viewpoint in the churchyard of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda Hermitage, in the municipality of Santa Cruz da Graciosa on Graciosa Island, in the Azores archipelago.Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Saúde Viewpoint
Viewpoint in the churchyard of Nossa Senhora da Saúde Chapel in Praia da Graciosa, overlooking nearby rural settlements and the Atlantic horizon.Fajã das Almas Viewpoint
Viewpoint on the descent to Fajã das Almas, São Jorge, overlooking the fajã, a broad stretch of coastline and the islands of Pico and Faial.Fajã do Ouvidor Viewpoint
Viewpoint beside the cliff road to Fajã do Ouvidor on São Jorge, with broad views of high coastal cliffs and the fajã nestled beside the sea.Beaches 22
View all (22)Vila Franca do Campo Islet
Vila Franca Islet is a small volcanic islet about 500 metres from the coast, with regular connections from the town's port during the bathing season.Amora Beach
Amora Beach in Ponta Garça has two sandy areas divided by a rocky promontory at the foot of a high cliff, reached by a difficult, narrow dirt path.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.Caloura Beach
Caloura Beach, also known as Baixa D'Areia, is a small beach with clear water; nearby are a fishing port, green cliffs and a natural clear-water pool.Povoação Beach
Povoação Beach, in the municipality of Povoação, has brown sand and extends along part of the village beneath a high cliff within the coastal landscape.Vinha da Areia Beach
Vinha da Areia Beach in Vila Franca do Campo is about 320 metres long, with light-coloured sand and a position almost directly facing the Vila Franca islet.Parks and Natural Attractions 1
Lighthouses 1
Museums and Theaters 21
View all (21)Arquipélago – Contemporary Arts Centre
Contemporary Arts Centre fostering reflection and the circulation of people, ideas, knowledge and culture through an open, outward-looking cultural space.Casa Manuel de Arriaga
The 18th-century home where Manuel de Arriaga, Portugal's first President, was born and raised, with exhibitions, film, a library and green space.Priolo Environmental Center
Interpretation centre dedicated to understanding and conserving the priolo and its Azorean laurel forest habitat in the eastern part of São Miguel.Furnas Environmental Interpretation Centre
Interpretation centre exploring the Furnas volcano, lake, geodiversity, biodiversity and the community's relationship with the protected landscape.Pineapple Culture Interpretation Center
Fajã de Baixo centre presenting the history, traditions, and technical evolution of Azorean pineapple growing through an exhibition and plantation visits.Expolab - Living Science Center
Science centre in Lagoa with laboratories, exhibitions and interactive modules, communicating biology, physics, and technology in a simple and engaging way.Tourist activities 10
View all (10)Azorean Active Blueberry
São Miguel adventure operator offering canyoning, coasteering, climbing and guided walks with safety equipment and qualified guides.Azores 579 Offroad Xperience
Buggy and Ryker tours on São Miguel, crossing off-road tracks, valleys and mountains to discover the Azores' lagoons and landscapes through adventure.Azores GreenMark
Company connecting environmental conservation and protection with tourism activities highlighting Azorean landscapes, history, customs and heritage.Fun Activities Azores Adventure
Local São Miguel nature operator offering canyoning, coasteering, walking, cycling, birdwatching and island tours.Futurismo Azores Adventures
Azorean nature-tourism operator offering whale watching, jeep and van tours, walking, kayaking and cycling experiences.Mantamaria Dive Center
Dive centre at Vila do Porto Marina offering guided dives, introductory dives, SSI and PADI courses, snorkelling and boat trips.Restaurants 15
View all (15)A Tasca
A Tasca brings together arts, entertainment and music in a relaxed atmosphere, with snacks, wine by the glass, a beer menu, exhibitions and reading.
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