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Azores, Portugal

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The Azores is an autonomous Portuguese archipelago of nine volcanic islands situated in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, roughly 1,500 km west of mainland Portugal. The islands are renowned for their dramatic landscapes — think crater lakes, hot springs, lush green calderas, and rugged coastlines shaped by volcanic activity. Travellers are drawn here for whale watching, world-class diving, hiking across protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, and exploring charming historic towns like Ponta Delgada on São Miguel. The Azores appeal strongly to outdoor adventurers and nature lovers seeking an off-the-beaten-path European destination with year-round mild temperatures.

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Azores, Portugal · 7 days

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Highlights of the Azores: Self-Launched Island Hopper (São Miguel to Faial)

A self-launched version of Intrepid's 7-day Highlights of the Azores: three days based in Ponta Delgada on São Miguel (Furnas caldeiras, Terra Nostra hot springs, Sete Cidades crater lakes, pineapple and tea plantations), then a short domestic flight to Horta on Faial with a day trip by ferry to Pico's UNESCO vineyards and a day exploring Faial's Capelinhos volcano. Same landscapes, same experiences — you just book the buses, ferries and day tours yourself instead of paying for a guided group. Costs are backpacker-to-midrange estimates in GBP and assume you share or take a private budget room; the Azores are not cheap, so this is a modest but real saving over the tour price.

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