Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island, is the capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal and, as such, has some super places to stay. Based on my experiences of staying in this pretty city, here is my selection of Ponta Delgada hotels and other accommodation, including apartments. I’ve handpicked aRead More →
Choosing where to stay in São Miguel can shape your entire Azores experience. This green, volcanic island is compact but surprisingly diverse, with crater lakes, hot springs, dramatic coastlines and lively towns, and the right base makes exploring it far easier. Last updated: February 2026 I’ve spent time based inRead More →
The Azores are one of Europe’s most beguiling archipelagos, full of lush calderas, crater lakes, dramatic coastlines and villages where life still moves at island time. But deciding where to stay – and what type of accommodation really delivers the experience you came for – can be overwhelming, especially ifRead More →
Given that there are 9 islands in the Azores archipelago, first-time visitors often wonder which to go to first. Due to its size, diversity and the number of flights, I’d say that São Miguel is the best island in the Azores to start off with. The attraction of the AzoresRead More →
Narrowing down the selection of idyllic locations for romantic getaways in Portugal has been a tough job. There’s just so much choice! To keep it simple, I’ve highlighted places for every region in Portugal where you and your sweetheart can feel the love and not just on Valentine’s Day. Table ofRead More →
Our Portugal golf travel expert, Andy Waple, is back with some more helpful insights. This time, the focus is on the Madeira golf scene and a quick overview of the three Azores golf courses. Over to Andy… The mainland is undoubtedly the greatest draw for travelling golfers wishing to experienceRead More →
The plan was to spend 3 hours or so walking around the crater lake at Furnas, one of many such lakes on the island of São Miguel in the Azores. Our attempts the day before to walk around the crater edge at Sete Cidades and gaze down at the blueRead More →
I know that many of you enjoy getting away from the hustle and bustle of cities to explore picturesque villages and I’ve shared many of my favourite villages in Portugal with you over the years. In anticipation of a public vote on the best villages in Portugal, I decided to roundRead More →
São Jorge Island is one of the wildest and most dramatic islands in the Azores, best known for its steep cliffs and the unique coastal plains known as fajãs. Admittedly, I haven’t yet been to all of the Azores islands so there is a chance that São Jorge’s position asRead More →
