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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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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… Read more
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What to do in São Miguel on a Rainy Day?
Are the Azores rainy? I say no, not really. Yes it rains (especially in the winter months) but it’s just not as bad as some seem to make out. When it does rain, more often than not it’s over in half an hour. The air stays warm, the water drains and the sun is always… Read more
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The Best and Most Beautiful Lagoons in São Miguel
One of the things the Azores is very well known for are the beautiful lagoons dotted throughout the islands, I’m on São Miguel at the moment and have chosen my top lagoons to check out if you’re here for a visit. I wrote a bit about each one, posted a pic and added the coordinates… Read more
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The Best (reasonably priced) Hot Springs of São Miguel Island
Our little one-stop info drop about the Hot Springs of the Azores most populated island, São Miguel. Inland springs ranging from 5eur to 17eur and the oceanside spring being completely free, I’ll add a price, the coordinates and a little info for each of the five reasonably priced options on the island. Termas das Caldeiras,… Read more
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The Best and Most Beautiful Waterfalls on São Miguel Island
Info, advice, coordinates and a map of our favorite Waterfalls on the Azores largest island, São Miguel. The aptly nicknamed Green Island (Ilha Verde) is home to a fantastic array of waterfalls, I picked out some of the most impressive for you to visit during your time here. Salto do Prego, Faial da Terra Why… Read more
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