A Week in the Azores Islands | Explaura

Europes best kept secret? Absolutely.
Back in November 2021 we spent 1 week in the windswept, volcanic Azores Islands and I seriously wished we had never left.

Places featured:
Sao Miguel Island
- Setes Cidades
- Ponta da Ferraria (Ocean Hot Spring)
- O Americo (Amazing seafood in Mosteiros
- Lagoa Do Fogo (kinda)
- Furnas
- Lagoa Das Furnas
- Terra Nostra Garden Hotel

Pico Island
- Azores Wine Company

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[HANK_SCORPI]

The lack of sandy beaches are a blessing, It keeps the mass tourism at bay. The Azores are a treasure and need to be protected. Im building a home on Pico and will be there permanently soon (from Canada). It's a paradise on earth unlike any other. ❤

[femtoeclipse]

Spend 10 days with my kids and wife in Sao Miguel it was incredible i cannot wait to go back again.

[Chainsaw_HM-]

This is the kind of paradise that I wouldn’t want to visit because I wouldn’t want to leave. Plus, the depression of getting back to the grind of Los Angeles would be soul crushing.

[deniseperalta-smith]

Lived in the Azores for several months, on the island of Teceira. Absolutely, breathtaking. Much more stunning than Hawaii.

[dafnemartino]

I was looking for as much info as possible on Azores and I found you! So amazing! I hope you are doing great!!

[robwalsh]

The Azores has cool, chilly montane weather. When most tourists want to visit islands, they usually want somewhere warm and tropical it seems. That helps cut down on excessive tourists while also being attractive to people such as myself who enjoy cooler climates.

[drjazz]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation:

00:03 *🌋 Introduction to the Azores*
- Overview of the Azores Islands,
- Location and discovery by the travelers,
- Criteria for the trip: adventure, fewer tourists, mountains, and a spa.
01:15 *🥾 Scenic Hike at Sete Cidades*
- Description of the Sete Cidades crater lake,
- Mention of the scenic 12-kilometer hike,
- Importance of the Sete Cidades area.
02:20 *🌊 Coastal Features and Thermal Pools*
- Description of Sao Miguel's rugged coastline,
- Highlighting the natural thermal ocean pool heated by volcanic magma,
- Mention of the seafood and journey to Lagoa de Fogo.
03:35 *🌫️ Weather and Lagoa de Fogo*
- Experience at Lagoa de Fogo shrouded in fog,
- Tips for checking live webcams before visiting viewpoints,
- Discussion on the unpredictable weather of the Azores.
04:17 *🌲 Exploring Furnas*
- Exploration of Caldeiras das Furnas,
- Description of the volcanic activity in the Furnas valley,
- Local delicacy: slow-cooked stew using volcanic heat.
06:09 *🏔️ Climbing Mount Pico*
- Introduction to Mount Pico, the highest mountain in Portugal,
- Preparations and initial excitement for the climb,
- Challenges faced during the climb due to weather.
07:57 *🍇 Final Day and Vineyards*
- Exploration of Pico Island's vineyards,
- Unique vineyard setup with stone walls for protection,
- Concluding thoughts on the Azores, appreciating the trip.

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[Lainedeer]

Wow the camera angles! the sights! so beautifully shot! You’ve really outdone yourself here. :)

[foryounger]

What an incredible journey. I will be in port for a day in San Miguel. But one day I want to come back to see the incredible wave at in Nazere Portugual. I can't wait to visit here. It looks so mysterious and beautiful.

[PS-nmwk]

Finally a new video!
That place looks amazing. I didn't know about it and now I want to go there, too!

[jdchegne]

Thank you. I found your video outstanding! From the use of maps to the narrative and the use of language to be top notch.
Mentally, I have been ready for years and now it is a must destination.
Greetings from NYC.

[iBomb]

Fantastic video! Thank you for putting this together. Beautifully made and informative! Looks like you really enjoyed your stay there. Cant wait to visit.

[sergpico]

What a masterpiece. Found this video, was blown away and explored your channel. This is the most criminally underrated channel on YouTube.
Soothing voice, compelling storytelling giving the viewers the good and bad of trips, beautiful edits, top tier cinematography, high production value.

I wish creators like you were rewarded by the algorithm gods more frequently. We need more of this content. Instant huge fan.

[TommyS]

Beautiful video, so well shot and edited! I will be booking to go to the Azores soon and this has helped me so much, thank you. You make a lovely couple too

[lizfoley]

Fabulous. Thank you. Going to the Azores today

[bgmckeown]

Love your video. We first discovered São Miguel 7 years ago, it's beautiful but please do go visit the other Central group of islands, truly magical 😃
Well done on your climb! Climbing Pico is on my bucket list!!

[ehannoush]

Great vid and strong story-telling. Thank you

[World-Traveler]

Thank you for the cool video. I liked/subscribed!

[thismustbetheplace]

Awesome video and incredible shots! I'd also love to climb Mt Pico one day, we only went to Flores and Sao Miguel last year. 🌞

[Tommo]

Immediately added to the list ✅ great video!