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Achada – Sao Miguel Island – Azores

Achada, from the Portuguese for “flat-land”, is a civil parish in the municipality Nordeste on the island of São Miguel in the Azores. The area is known as Achada, once referred to as Achada Grande, was originally populated in the first half of the 16th century. Its name was derived from the Portuguese phrase terra […]

Azorean Tours

Gary Travassos Azores Taxi & Van Tours Azorean Tours is a personalised taxi & van tours around the island to see the most beautiful places on S. Miguel, Azores. Regular pick-up and transfer services too. The private tour guide gives you the opportunity to fully enjoy the wonders of this islands natural wonders, in a comfortable and safe mean of […]

Azores (Açores)

Azores Pride to celebrate 2nd Gay Pride event

A second Azores Pride Festival will be held from 25 to 31 August 2013 in Ponta Delgada, after having a successful first gay pride event on the island in 2012, and what is hoped to become an annual event. More than 2000 people participated in the first-ever Pride Azores event on September 1, 2012, a […]

Azores Tourism Advertising Boost

Is the Azores about to have its moment in the travel world? The Azores is about to go through a huge European advertising campaign promoting tourism in the region. A footnote in the ad indicates ‘construir o futuro‘, meaning ‘building for the future’. In the last 20 years, there has been significant infrastructure development on […]

Azoris Royal Garden

Located in the centre of São Miguel Island, the 4-star Azoris Royal Garden features an outdoor pool with a sun-lounger terrace and offers air-conditioned guest rooms with balconies. Royal Garden rooms have modern furnishings and are decorated in neutral colours. They come equipped with cable TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Restaurante Jardim […]

Hotel Talisman

Hotel Talisman is officially a 3-star hotel located in the centre of Ponta Delgada, the largest city in São Miguel Island and the Azores. Located within walking distance of most attractions and the city, with easy access to the new harbour and marina that was officially completed in 2010. The room was large, clean and […]