The nickname for this island, the White Island, comes from the white characteristics of Graciosa seen in Pedras Brancas (White Stones) and Serra Branca (White Hills). Part of the Central Groups of the Azores Archipelago, its closest neighbor is São Jorge, making it a great spot for island hopping. Graciosa is 12.5 KM in length and has around 4,000 inhabitants. Graciosa, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve has a unique landscape and a strong architectural heritage that makes it a top Azorean island to discover. Photo by Kévin et Laurianne Langlais (Unsplash) 4. Flores has some of the best natural pools in Santa Cruz das Flores and is known for the seven lakes, blue and green lakes that span the volcanic crater. Flores might not be the island that every tourist visits when traveling to the Azores, but this is also what makes it so special. Flores offers an astonishing landscape of green rolling hills and blue lakes, waterfalls, and sea views. These cover the sides of the roads that cross the green landscapes. The island’s name, Flores, translates to “flowers” because, during the summer, it is covered with thousands of blue and pink hydrangeas, as well as yellow goldenrods. Less than 4,000 people live on this island, making it a quaint destination to experience the Azorean way of life. From hiking the 400-meter deep volcanic crater, exploring the city center of Horta, and visiting the Capelinos, a volcano that erupted in 1958, this island has so much to offer.
Located 4.5 miles from Pico and 11 miles from São Jorge, Faial is a cosmopolitan island that still features activities for nature lovers. Faial is nicknamed the Blue Island because of the hydrangeas in different shades of blue that span the landscapes of the island. This 67 square mile island is home to 15,000 locals and is the westernmost point of Europe. The top activities in Corvo are bird watching, hiking, swimming in natural pools and beaches, as well as visiting the 300-meter deep volcanic crater. Together with Flores, a few kilometers away, Corvo is considered a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. The most remote island of the archipelago, Corvo provides an isolated getaway with astonishing green landscapes, narrow streets with black stone, and sea views. Corvo, AzoresĬorvo is the smallest island of the Azores and has less than 400 inhabitants. If you are short on time and cannot look through each guide at the moment, take a look at an overview of each Azorean island. See Tours & Activities in the Azores The 9 Azorean Islands You are in luck, as we have a travel guide for every island of the Azores: To figure out which one best fits your budget and taste, you need to learn a bit about what makes each island special. While visiting every island would make the perfect long vacation, many online have time to visit a few. Millions from all around the globe travel to the Azores every year to discover the beautiful landscapes and unique cultural heritage of each island. The Azores are a part of Portugal and are located 850 miles west of what the Portuguese call the “mainland”. Between Lisbon and New York lies an archipelago called the Azores, made up of 9 islands.
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