Tag archives for Açores
Walking in the Horta’s Marina (Horta – Faial)
We must focus on what makes us happy. Thus, I could not miss the opportunity to discover the city of Horta in Faial - Azores while waiting for a flight home. Walking is a pleasure in every circumstances. The time was short so I took a taxi at the airport…
Feel an Island (Vila do Corvo – Corvo)
Corvo Island exists beyond "Caldeirão" (Cauldron). The vast majority of the island's visitors arrive on the boat from Flores Island and have a transport hired from a agency (or even from individuals) waiting to take them to "Caldeirão". This is indeed the greatest attraction of the island, with various "lakes"…
Pedestrian Trail along the Village Cliffs (Vila do Corvo – Corvo)
We satisfied our hunger by eating a quick lunch in the "The Pirates' Nest" kitchen. We cooked pasta and some "bifanas" to devour at a glance because we can't lose too much time. A new adventure is waiting for us in Corvo Island in the afternoon. We met Luís, our…
The Boat from Flores Island to Corvo Island (Flores and Corvo)
We arrived at "Porto das Poças" in Santa Cruz das Flores long before the scheduled boarding time in Ariel. The boat that would carry us to Corvo Island was already docked waiting for the crew, while the ripple helped by the strong wind, rushes the boat against the walls of…
Hiking in Santa Cruz das Flores (Santa Cruz das Flores – Flores)
Goodbyes are easier when we believe that is only a "see you soon". This was the feeling that accompanied me for the last hours in Flores Island. We left Aldeia da Cuada early in the morning towards Santa Cruz das Flores. From the western end to the eastern end of the island, it was…
PR1 FLO – Fajã Grande – Ponta Delgada (Lajes das Flores and Santa Cruz das Flores – Flores)
The day dawned cool and cloudy in Aldeia da Cuada. I don't know how it would be in the whole Flores island but in midsummer in a Azorean island is not surprising waking up in the morning wrapped in fog, something that residents have become accustomed but saddens anyone who is visiting, for…
Hiking Trail from “Aldeia da Cuada” to “Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro” (“Poço da Alagoinha”) (Lajes das Flores – Flores)
This is our second visit to the Azorean Archipelago. Two years ago we've been on S. Miguel island and now we would visit the Western Group islands, Flores and Corvo. Anxiety grew with the approach of the flight and now with the baby, the precautions and the preparation of the…
One night in the Festivities of the Holy Spirit in the Azores
In this last night on the Festivities of the Holy Spirit in Ponta Delgada, I was dining at "tasquinhas" and after an eternity waiting, I could eat a delicious "Bifana". This delay is in part understandable, taking into account the accession of population and tourists to this festivities. I found a…
Festivities of the Holy Spirit in the Azores
After a short hike to discover Ponta Delgada, I stay through the night to witness the Festivities of the Holy Spirit. A sea of people invades the adorned city in these days and stays up late. It's amazing the work of the Azorean people to this celebration that attracts tourists…
Limpets with a view to the islet
In Vila Franca do Campo, in the Azorean island of Sao Miguel, was in good time I found the restaurant "O Jaime". Overlooking the fishing port, this was the ideal place for lunch before meeting the islet of Vila Franca. First came a limpets in butter sauce and garlic, followed…
“Furnas” and its “Cozido”
I could not make the hiking trail PRC6SMI – Lagoa das Furnas without eating the famous "Cozido das Furnas". The Tonys Restaurant was recommended by the owner of a cafe where I stopped to take shelter from the rain that fell however in flood. I called immediately to book a…
Hiking, Walking and Trekking in Azores
Azores Archipelago includes the following municipalities: Angra do Heroísmo (Terceira), Calheta (São Jorge), Horta (Faial), Lagoa (São Miguel), Lajes das Flores (Flores), Lajes do Pico (Pico), Madalena (Pico), Nordeste (São Miguel), Ponta Delgada (São Miguel), Povoação (São Miguel), Ribeira Grande (São Miguel), Vila Franca do Campo (São Miguel), Praia da Vitória…