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You may think Im waxing poetic aboutHawaii, but Im talking about the Azores.
Miradouro da Vista Do Rei in the Azores.
And the towns best hotel is the four-starOctant Furnas.
And with a staff full of locals, theyre overflowing with helpful Azores ideas for your trip.
Outside of Ponta Delgada,Solar Branco Eco Estateis a brand-new sustainable boutique hotel in a 150-year-old estate.
Dolphins in front of Mount Pico.
Its three rooms and five apartments have a minimalist Scandi design with thoughtful Portuguese touches throughout.
Also on the estate isThe Gin Libraryand a sushi speakeasy serving Azorean fish.
For a more peaceful ocean escape,White Exclusive Suites & Villasoffers wild Atlantic Ocean views for adults only.
An outdoor pool at Octant Furnas.
Grab a drink from the bar and sit in their outdoor area made for watching surfers.
If youd have your fill of seafood, get your comfort food fix atNonnas Teeth & Tomatoes.
This trendy, design-focused pizzeria serves the islands best Neapolitan pies paired with a killer soundtrack.
A communal area at Octant Furnas.
If youre in Furnas, a pit stop atQueijaria Furnenseis practically a requirement.
This shop makes all their own cheese and cheese-flavored chocolates.
Walk toPonta da Ferrariawhen the tide is low, and the ocean is calm.
The Solar Branco Eco Estate.
This small, volcano-made swimming hole has warm geothermal water cooled by the ocean waves.
Take water shoes as the rocks can be sharp.
The Miradouro da Boca do Inferno graces the cover of every Azores advert.
Greengrocers market stall at the mercado which is a marketplace under roof in the center of the city with public access. In several market stalls fresh and locally produced food is sold – mostly fruit and vegetables but also fish and meat. The picture is taken in Ponta Delgada at the Azorean Island San Miguel in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Another fantastic volcanic crater lookout is in the middle of the island.
Unexpectedly, travelers will find Europes oldest tea plantation on Sao Miguel.
Stop intoGorreana Tea Factoryfor a warm cup of green tea and a peek at the still-functioning tea production.
A view over Feteiras on São Miguel.
A view of the lighthouse of Ponta da Ferraria.
Sete Cidades lakes in São Miguel.
