Tag: Azores

November 15, 2020
The 15 most romantic islands in the world
Looking for a romantic trip idea or the perfect island vacation? This list is not in order of preference, but obviously includes all our favorites, all the romantic, dreamy and lovely islands from all over the world that we love. So let’s review the 15 most romantic islands in the world – according to Besides…
February 7, 2020
La ruta de los imperios. Una historia de São Miguel, Azores
Este es un artículo acerca de nuestra ruta personal sobre la historia de São Miguel y cómo y dónde los viejos Imperios lucharon por tener la isla bajo su control. La isla fue descubierta probablemente entre 1426 y 1439 y se llamaba “Ilha Verde” según los antiguos mapas de mediados del siglo XIV. Tal apodo…
February 1, 2020
The Route of Empires. São Miguel, Azores
This an artcle about our personal route on the history of São Miguel and how and where the old Empires fought to have it under their control. For more information about São Miguel click here. The island was probably discovered between 1426 and 1439 and was called “Ilha Verde” according to ancient maps of the…
January 27, 2020
São Miguel off-season – where to eat & drink?
This is an article about where to eat and drink in São Miguel, Azores. For more information about São Miguel click here. 1. Café Central, Ponta Delgada If you arrive to Ponta Delgada and you are heading to the center, most likely this will be the first place you would consider to give a try.…
January 26, 2020
6 formas de bañarse al aire libre en São Miguel, Azores
Bañarse en São Miguel al aire libre viene a ser como marcarse un selfie con los elementos. Antes de informarnos pensábamos en las Azores como un archipiélago lejano, a medio camino entre Europa y América que caía demasiado lejos de la tierra firme de Portugal como para parecérsele. Y allí donde había islas pensamos que…
January 24, 2020
One week on the ‘Green Island’ – São Miguel, Açores
Nature at its best, this is how I could briefly summarize our experience on São Miguel island in Açores. Even though January is considered there as off-season, and we haven’t seen the famous Hortensia flowers in full bloom… and the fact that the island is indeed tiny, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, and influenced by…