Where can I find a Beer Garden in São Miguel?
The island of São Miguel has a lot to offer, but sometimes you just need to stop, take a drink under a sun umbrella and listen to some music. Beer Gardens are very common around central Europe but where might you find something similar here in the Azores? There are a few spots, let us…
Indoor Bouldering in Ponta Delgada
ESCALAVA!the bouldering project Ponta Delgada really needed! Here in Ponta Delgada inside the Premissa Hibrida alternative sports and art space, just a ten minute walk from the city center, is the Escalava Climbing wall. Shoes, chalk, desk space, wifi and coffee. The bouldering is open to everyone to try during their social Monday hours between…
Free things to do in the city of Ponta Delgada, São Miguel.
Our little one-stop info drop for when you’re in Ponta Delgada on a budget – plot twist: all these things are free to enjoy. We live in Ponta Delgada and you don’t need to pay money to enjoy every sight, taste and experience. Here’s my short list of the best options and I’ll add the…
Geocaching on the Azores
To put it plainly, the Azores are a Geocaching Mecca! For the beginners, for those advanced, for the niche Geocachers who wouldn’t look twice at a Cache with a difficulty rating lower than a 4 on a 3+ terrain trail, it’s all here and there are thousands of them. What is Geocaching? For anyone who…
Are there Dangerous or Venomous Animals on the Azores Islands?
Backpackers are going to get out there in the wilder lands of the Azores Islands and possibly take advantage of the free campsites around Sao Miguel, but what do you need to keep an eye out for? Are the Azores islands safe? I’ll go into detail below. Long story short here, you don’t have much…
The Best Snorkeling Spots on São Miguel Island
Yes, São Miguel does have a Decathlon, it’s in Ponta Delgada so if you don’t have a snorkel and mask you can grab a cheapo there! There are a whole load of great places to see the underwater world without scuba diving but here are my top five! REMEMBER: In Portugal a red flag means…
The Best Camping Spots on São Miguel island.
The Jurassic Park-esque island of São Miguel seems like the perfect place to pitch a tent and enjoy nature, and it is! We’ve been here, there and everywhere camping on the Azores largest and most popular island. Most property on the island is privately owned, but there are some cheap and even some free campsites…
What to do in Povoação, São Miguel?
Povoação is a well known district right down in the Southeast quarter of São Miguel island, one of the more popular of the Azores islands. The question is, what will you do once you’re there? This blog is still relatively new but we figured a good way to share our experience of backpacking the Azores…
What to do in Nordeste, São Miguel?
Nordeste (Northeast) is a popular region of São Miguel, which is the most populated Azores island. The question is, what will you do once you’re there? This blog is still relatively new but we figured a good way to share information about backpacking the Azores is to break the areas down into municipalities with a…
What to pack for the Azores?
What you should know before you pack your backpack and head to the archipelago. Not every travel blog pot has to be pumped out as much as possible, and when it comes to the Azores your packing list doesn’t throw you many wild cards. Azores pro tip: prepare for three seasons in one day. You’ll…
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