Azores in the Atlantic and 9 islands that will conquer your heart
The Azores of the Atlantic are a total of 9 Portuguese islands scattered across the world's second largest sea, the Atlantic Ocean, which covers 20% of the earth's surface. Here several 1.000 km from the mother country Portugal, you see for the first time from the airplane the small green spots grow into visible islands. You can clearly see they are strongly influenced by an impressive volcanic landscape. Although the islands were discovered several hundred years ago, life on the islands has until recently been characterized by the isolated location “in the middle” of one of the 7 oceans. It nourishes the unfolding opportunities that your experience holiday gets. Iceland hopping, breathtaking scenery and delicious food from the sea and most sheep and cattle that have walked freely all their lives are probably in focus.
Here are the beautiful islands of the Azores
The Azores have the giant fish. Do you have the fishing rod?
If you have read Ernest Hemingway, you have also read about big game fishing. Not many places in the world are more suitable for fishing for the big fish. Here you can go on a fishing trip and experience the catch of huge blue marlins, dolphins and tuna and many more. deep-sea fish. It is in the triangle between Faial, Pico and Sao Jorge, the best chances for the big win lie in the water and hide.
Azores long list of "to do".
It is just one of many activities on the 9 islands. See the map below. It is very common to ride up mountain bikes (and down again) or go hiking in the mountains, and actually hiking is also an option.
The list of activities in the Azores is long:
Mountainbiking
Big game fishing
Canoeing and kayaking
Geo-excursions
Golf
Hiking
Riding
Paragliding
Scuba diving
Surfing
Whale spotting
Yachting
Want to golf in the middle of the Atlantic?
There are many other options besides “island hopping”. The Azores, for example, also have 3 really good golf courses in the most beautiful surroundings. In fact, Furnas was named Portugal's second best course by Golf Digest in 2016. That's saying a lot. More about the golf courses here.
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We will definitely return with more travel tips for the Azores!
Go directly to the golf courses of the Azores in the Atlantic.
More about the 9 islands that make up the Azores.
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