Azores Top Things To See
São Miguel is the largest and arguably most beautiful of the Eastern Islands. It is home to Sete Cidades, a 40-sq-km (15-sq-mile) volcanic crater with two lakes, one deep blue and the other emerald green.
Ponta Delgada
The idyllic centre of the former fishing village of Ponta Delgada boasts narrow streets, picturesque whitewashed houses and a waterfront promenade.
Furna de Enxofre
A spiral staircase 80m (270ft) into the earth leads to Furna de Enxofre, a small, warm sulphur lake concealed in a grotto beneath a crater. Graciosa also boasts a subterranean lake (Caldeira) and there are hot springs in Carapacho.
Angra do Heroismo
The historic old town of beautifully set Angra do Heroismo on Terceira was founded in the 15th century and developed into a major outpost for the Portuguese and Spanish empires.
Algar do Carvão
Fascinating caves and tunnels await in Algar do Carvão on Terceira island. The volcanic origins of the archipelago provide interesting material for both amateur and professional speleologists - there are numerous craters and other volcanic phenomena to explore.
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