- 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.
- The Azores archipelago is a haven for nature lovers, providing opportunities for bird watching, horseback riding, and exploring hidden caves.
- Azores, archipelago and região autónoma (autonomous region) of Portugal. The chain lies in the North Atlantic Ocean roughly 1,000 miles (1,600 km)...
- The Azores Archipelago is a portuguese insular region , composed of nine islands located in the north of the Atlantic Ocean , in the latitudes 37º and 40º N...
- 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 Azores archipelago is the largest cetacean sanctuary in the world! Pico has the best conditions to whale whatching in Azores.
- The nine islands of the Azores are of volcanic origin. The archipelago is divided into three geographical groups: the eastern group composed by Santa Maria and...
- Walking is one of the best ways to explore the Azores, and there are guided and self guided walks to suit everyone's level of fitness.
- Natural splendor is found everywhere in the remote Azores archipelago. Each island is a remnant of volcanic activity, and is distinguished with cones and craters.
