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Azores

Volcanic crater lakes and whale watching in the mid-Atlantic.

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Place: Azores · Portugal · PT
World region: Europe
Type: Island
ID: DST-0280

Why go

Volcanic crater lakes and whale watching in the mid-Atlantic.

Sao Miguel's crater lakes and hot springs are the entry point, and the archipelago has some of the world's best whale watching. Weather changes hourly year round.

Signature experiences

Sete Cidades crater lakes
Whale and dolphin watching
Furnas hot springs and cozido

Interest tags

hikingwhale watchingvolcanonaturethermal springs

Good for

HikersNature travellersWhale watchers

Pairs well with

Madeira LisbonPico

Best months

May-Sep

Avoid months

Nov-Mar (wet, windy)

Ideal stay

6 days

Nearest airport

PDL · Ponta Delgada

Pace

Active

Cost tier

Mid

Peak crowd level

Moderate

Country ISO

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