- 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)...
- 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.
- Located in the area of contact between the Euro-Asian, American and African tectonic plates, the Azores Archipelago has a volcanic origin.
- Browse 37 tours from the best tour operators in Azores Archipelago with 926 reviews visiting places like Ponta Delgada and Furnas.
- The archipelago forms the Autonomous Region of Azores, one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal, along with the archipelago of Madeira.
- In the Archipelago of the Azores you find all kinds of activity, from golf, geotourism and bird watching, to surfing, paragliding and canyoning.
- Located in the western group of the archipelago, Corvo island is the smallest island in the Azores archipelago, with an area of just 6.5 km long and 4 km wide.
