• The Azores archipelago is located in a transition and confrontation zone between air masses of tropical origin and masses of cooler air of polar origin.
  • Azores, archipelago and região autónoma (autonomous region) of Portugal. The chain lies in the North Atlantic Ocean roughly 1,000 miles (1,600 km)...
  • Located in the area of contact between the Euro-Asian, American and African tectonic plates, the Azores Archipelago has a volcanic origin.
  • The Azores archipelago is a haven for nature lovers, providing opportunities for bird watching, horseback riding, and exploring hidden caves.
  • The archipelago forms the Autonomous Region of Azores, one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal, along with the archipelago of Madeira.
  • Some popular Portuguese islands are found in the Madeira and Azores Archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean, as well as off the coast of the Algarve.
  • The archipelago of the Azores is a part of Portugal. Its name is considered to be originated from the ancient word "azures" meaning blue, or azure colour.
  • The Azores Archipelago is located between Europe and America, in the North Atlantic Ocean, in a band limited by the parallels 36º 55′ 43” and 39º 43′ 02”N and...
  • Far in the Atlantic Ocean, is lost the Azores archipelago — a little secret of our planet that will steal your heart right in a flash.
  • The Azores archipelago is the largest cetacean sanctuary in the world! Pico has the best conditions to whale whatching in Azores.