The Azores which is an archipelago set within the Atlantic Ocean is the ideal holiday destination. The Azores features nine main islands as well as eight islets which are known as formigas. There are three main towns to visit within this group Horta, Angra do Heroismo with Ponta Delgada being the largest with a population of over 46,100 thousand.

While you are visiting Ponta Delgada be sure to visit the Sete Cidades which means simply Seven Cities and is the most popular national park on all of the islands. Sete Cidades features two main lakes which are set in the centre of the volcanic crater. The suburbs of Faja de Baixo and Faja de Cima are the local hot spots and feature many famous festivals each year.

Getting there is easy with regular flights leaving from Lisbon and the eastern coast of North America. The Azores is fast becoming a popular retreat and provides second to none hospitality, outstanding food and a holiday to remember.

Climate

Find Out What The Climate Is Like At Azores

Azores has a typical mild and temperate climate although the weather can be unpredictable with as much as three seasons in one day. The best months to visit are April to May and September to October with temperatures ranging between 11 to 24 degrees. June to August are the warmest months with tops of 26 degrees and humidity should be expected. Winters are mild with averages of 11 degrees with rain evenly spread throughout the year.

Geography

Geographical Information On Azores

The Azores can be located south west of Europe in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean approximately 1,500 kilometres from Lisbon. The Azores are made up of nine Portuguese islands split into three separte groups. The islands part of Azores are Sao Miguel, Santa Maria, the Formigas isles, Pico, Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Flores and Corvo. The mountains of Azores all have volcanic heritage with the highest mountain Pico measuring up to 2,351 metres. The total land mass for the Azores is 91,640 square metres with a coastline of 1,793 kilometres.

Hotels in Azores

Below are a selection of Hotels located in Azores, Portugal. Alternatively, you can browse through all Azores Hotels.

NAME	LOCATION	RATE (from)	RATING
Marina Atlantico Hotel Ponta Delgada (Hotel) Avenida Infante Dos Henrique, Sao Miguel Island Ponta Delgada Azores 9500-150, Portugal MORE INFORMATION \| MAKE AN ENQUIRY \| VIEW RATES	Sao Miguel Island	€116.00
Avenida Hotel Ponta Delgada (Hotel) Rua Drive Jose Tavares Carreiro, Ponta Delgada, Azores 9500-119, Portugal MORE INFORMATION \| MAKE AN ENQUIRY \| VIEW RATES	Sao Miguel Island	€111.00
Terceira Mar Hotel Angra Do Heroismo Azores (Hotel) Baia Do Fanal Ilha Terceira, Angra Do Heroismo 9700, Portugal MORE INFORMATION \| MAKE AN ENQUIRY \| VIEW RATES	Terceira Island	€103.00