“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” – Mary Anne Radmacher
Mother Nature has created a land full of natural beauty, ready to be explored, in the blue immensity of the Atlantic Ocean:
the Azores
All the nine islands of the Azores Archipelago are volcanic origin and are located in the North Atlantic, scattered along a 600 km stretch of ocean from Santa Maria to Corvo, approximately between 37° and 40° north latitude and 25° and 31° west longitude. According to 2011 data, 246,772 people live in this island territory that covers 2,325 sq.km, distancing 1,600 km from mainland Europe (Portugal) and 2,454 km from the North American continent (Canada).
The islands of the archipelago are divided in three geographical groups: the Eastern Group, comprising Santa Maria and São Miguel, the Central Group, including Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial, and the Western Group, composed by Corvo and Flores. The Azores, along with the archipelagos of Madeira, Canary Islands and Cape Verde, constitute the biogeographic region of Macaronesia, a name which means 'fortunate islands' for those who live there and visit them.
Photo credit: Sao Miguel – Yolanda - Pixabay
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Photo credit: Turismo Açores- www.visitazores.com
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Jan 17, 2016
Yes, it's only February but don't leave booking your holidays to the last minute. Join host Luis Sousa as he gives you some tips and ideals on booking your next holidays to the Azores.
Welcome to THE AZORES PODCAST. Join your host Luis Sousa as he brings you tips and information on the Azores. This podcast is not only for the first time visitor but also for those who love these nine magical islands.
Hi, and thank you for visiting The Azores Podcast. Where I hope to bring you a little treasure about the Azores every two weeks.
A little about myself; Son of Azorean emigraes I was born in Canada and first visited the Azores in 1977. It was love at first sight.
I have subsequently returned over thirty times to these magical Islands. I hope that you will return often to learn and listen about the places and people I love.
Welcome to Terceira Island in the Azores, From Portugal. Please subscribe to our channel and visit our website for more photos and videos: https://www.fromportugal.org This trip and video were possible with the help of: -The Official Azores Tourism Board https://www.visitazores.com -Azores Airlines https://www.azoresairlines.pt -Aguiatur https://aguiaturazores.com/ -Hotel Zenite https://www.hotelzenite.com/ -Queijo Vaquinha https://www.queijovaquinha.pt/ Soundtrack: In Aeris by José Manuel González Núñez
Jul 18, 2018
Courtesy of Visit Portugal
Beauty shots of the Azores tourism region captured in 4K UHD.
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