10 Reasons To Visit the Azores in Summer

Far, far away, in the middle of the ocean, nine islands are waiting

Image by Rui Silveira from Pixabay

We spent three weeks on São Miguel, the largest of the Azores islands, this July. As a research freak, I’ve done tons of research before and then verified it on location.

Here is what will amaze, surprise, and delight you on this remote archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic.

1. Lush, rugged, ocean-infused natural environment.

There are volcanic mountain ranges, crater lakes, rainforests, rivers, streams, waterfalls, and spectacular beaches everywhere. You can hike, climb, surf, swim, or sit back and enjoy.

In addition, many of the natural wonders are accessible by car with minimal walking required or nearby parking. In summer, there is a lot of sunshine and the cloud cover changes constantly which adds to the charm.

São Miguel, north coast, photo by Kua Lina

2. Not too many tourists

Due to the remote location of the Azores, it is not too crowded. Even at the peak of summer, we have not seen crazy crowds. Overtourism has not reached…