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Quintas das Grotas
The restaurant “Quintas das Grotas” is a rustic and cozy space to serve good homemade food cooked in a wood oven, with a few touches of innovation.
Visit Azores | Top Ten Places to Travel
Azores, selected as one of the World Top 10 Trips for this Summer, by National Geographic Traveller.
Azores Awards
The Azores have received several nominations, distinctions and recognitions by multiple organizations, entities and publications, by its natural heritage, being distinguished as a Nature Destination of excellence.
Açores, sélectionné comme l'un des 10 meilleurs voyages mondiale pour cet été, par le National Geographic Traveler
Prix des Açores
Les Açores avons reçu plusieurs nominations, distinctions et reconnaissances par de multiples organisations, entités et des publications, par son patrimoine naturel se distinguant comme une destination naturel d'excellence.
Açores no Top 10 Melhores Férias do Verão no Mundo pela National Geographic Traveler.
Prémios dos Açores
Os Açores têm recebido várias nomeações, distinções e reconhecimentos por várias organizações internacionais, entidades e publicações, pelo seu património natural, distinguindo-se como um Destino de Natureza de excelência.
Die Azoren: eins der Zehn besten Reiseziele im Sommer 2011 (National Geographic Traveler).
Azoren Preise
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Azores en el Top de las 10 Mejores Vacaciones de Verano en el Mundo por National Geographic Traveler.
Premios de las Azores
Las Azores han venido recibiendo varias nominaciones, distinciones y reconocimientos de diferentes organizaciones internacionales, entidades y publicaciones, por su patrimonio natural, distinguiéndose como un destino de naturaleza de excelencia.
Visita a ilha das Flores - Aug27 - #3
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Roadtrip Graciosa, Azores Portugal - GoPro Hero 4 -
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The Azores - 9 Pearls in Middle of Atlantic Ocean
The Azores. Nine Islands in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. All are unique, beautiful and still undiscovered. A destination to explore, savour and forever remember. They are made up of Santa Maria, Sao Miguel, Terceira, Pico, Faial, Sao Jorge, Graciosa, Flores & Corvo. A clip from the tv series Discover the Azores, my secret paradise.
Azores - Flores and Corvo
The amazing landscapes of Flores and Corvo Islands, Azores, Portugal
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5 photography tips for travel addicts 2018! (actionable)
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1. Visit Sao Miguel - one of the amazing islands of Azores in Portugal - in winter!
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The Azores - what you need to know
All the nine islands of the Azores Archipelago are of volcanic origin with the island of Flores marking the westernmost border of the European continent. 244,780 people live in the 2,325 sq. of this island territory, which is part of the Portuguese state and constitutes the Autonomous Region of the Azores.
The islands of the archipelago are divided in three geographical groups: the Eastern Group, comprising Santa Maria and São Miguel, the Central Group, including Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial, and the Western Group, composed by Corvo and Flores. The Azores, along with the archipelagos of Madeira, Canary Islands and Cape Verde, constitute the biogeographic region of Macaronesia, a name which means fortunate islands.
NINE ISLANDS SCULPTURED BY NATURE LYING IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
Brought together in an archipelago, each Azorean island has its own identity. Even if they all share an extraordinary natural legacy, they also have their own landscape, traditions, cuisine and architecture. They have been sculptured by ancient volcanoes and populated over the centuries by courageous and kind people. Thus the Azores are a place of varied experiences and emotions.
CLIMATE
The climate of the Azores is mild. During the winter, strong winds stir the sea and purify the air. The average temperature remains at a generous 14º C, which does not prevent snow from falling on the summit of the mountain of Pico, given its altitude (2,350m). The rainy periods, although frequent, are generally short. The summer is warm and sunny, with temperatures staying around 24º C. The sea water remains at an inviting temperature, between 17º C and 23º C.
HISTORY
In the realm of legend, some associate the Azores to the Atlantis, the mythical island kingdom quoted by Plato. As for history, references to nine islands in the Atlantic Ocean located approximately in the position of the Azores can be found in books and maps since the 14th century. However, it was the Portuguese Maritime Discoveries, led by Prince Infante D. Henrique, that the Azores were definitely registered in the map of Europe. It is unknown whether the first navigator to reach the archipelago was Diogo de Silves in 1427 or Gonçalo Velho Cabral in 1431. The origin of the name Azores is also debatable as there are various theories. The most common associates the designation of the common buzzards found on the islands which were mistaken as being another bird of prey: the northern goshawk (açor). What is now certain is that it was Prince Infante D. Henrique who instigated the settlement of the islands. First, animals were sent, between 1431 and 1432, and later settlers started to arrive from 1439.
From that date, the settlement continued throughout the 15th century (Western and Central Groups) and the 16th century (Western Group). Jews, Moors, Flemish, Genovese, Englishmen, Frenchmen, and African slaves came together with the Portuguese from the mainland to face the hardships of such a task.
This epic start moulded a people that throughout the centuries was able to resist volcanic eruptions, isolation, invasions of pirates, political wars and infesting diseases. The courage of the Azorean people was confirmed when they resisted the Spanish domination during the succession crisis of 1580, and when they supported the liberal movement during the civil war (1828-1834). During the 20th century, this bravery was once again evident during the whale hunting era, when the men would go to sea in small, wooden boats ready to confront, in the endless blue sea, giant sperm whales.