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Açores : When to go ?

Lulled by the turbulent Atlantic Ocean, the Azores archipelago is made up of nine islands with unique character stretching off the coast of Portugal. A true ecological paradise, the Azores are a haven of peace with green meadows. On the occasion of a tailor-made trip you can explore the most beautiful landscapes of the Azores. Their volcanic origins offer spectacular panoramas, from Sete Cidades to the 2351 meters from Pico Mountain, the highest peak in Portugal, as many natural wonders as a local guide can take you to discover. Ribs of shredded basalt and majestic lakes at the foot of the volcanoes will delight walkers whose tour will be tracked directly with a local agency. Not to mention the majestic Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or the fascinating Horta, a stopover of sailors from all over the world. But for those islands that are still preserved from mass tourism, nothing like a custom trip to go straight away.
High season: from June to August.
Average season: May, September and October.
Low season: from November to April.
It should be noted that many hotels divide the year only in two seasons: high, usually from May to September and bass, so from October to April.

Açores : Go with a local agency

Volcanoes and their lakesTectonic activity is being felt everywhere in the Azores! Volcanism has left fascinating traces such as Ponta do Pico, culminating in Portugal at 2 351 m. On São Miguel, Fumaroles Lake Ou or the Crater lakes of Fogo or Sète Cidades are all marvels that you can best discover through a local agency.Various bathing placesSwimming is the pleasure of a trip to the Azores in the beautiful season! The ocean is neither too hot nor too cold with 21 ° C in summer temperature. Finally, the natural pools formed by basaltic coast bowls are an unusual setting for bathing, not forgetting the numerous lakes.Excellent regional productsBetween the vinho do Pico, local beef, seafood, São Jorge cheese and sweet pineapple, the Azores hold lots of local products. A local guide will take you to the most typical restaurants to taste them.A rich heritageThe main cities of the Azores are all worth a stay: Angro do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is full of treasures; Horta, the international maritime stop, has a very beautiful historic port and a charming old town; Ponta Delgada also has its ancient charm.Life is relatively cheap compared to France, but the tariffs in the Azores hotels are not always so attractive, especially when compared with the same services in Madeira. According to the islands and tourist attendance, the average hotels demand between 60 € and 80 € for a double room in the high season. The seasonality of the tourism market, which runs from May to September, is quite significant and has a significant impact on prices: off season, they fall sharply. Unlike Madeira, there is no real winter tourism on the islands, and all hotels are virtually empty from October to April, when they are not closed!Restaurants, however, offer good prices compared to the quality of the kitchen: you can eat a full meal and consist of euros.FormalitésFor European Union nationals, the identity card is sufficient or the passport is even obsolete. Visas for stays longer than 3 months.