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In touch with nature - For centuries the lives of the people of São Miguel have revolved around the island's environment and wildlife, which makes for some fascinating encounters for the visitor.

Baroque beauty - Nestling amid the lushness of Terceira is the fabulously preserved town of Angra do Heroísmo, built on mercantile fortunes but rich in so many ways.

Underwater wonders - The famous sailors' stopover of Faial is becoming a must-see destination for scuba divers, too, with its exotic and richly diverse aquatic life.

Timeless temptations - With Portugal's highest mountain, mysterious caves and exotic vegetation, the island of Pico is like a mythical lost world.

On the trail of the whale - Whaling might be history in the Azores but its proud tradition has been reinvented in the form of eco-friendly whale-watching tours.

Full Day Tour to Furnas - Hot Springs and Gorreana Tea Factory
Vale das Furnas, a vivacious garden at the bottom of a vast crater where hot water springs run free. The vapor of Caldeiras is reminiscent of the original volcano of the island. You will also visit Gorreana Tea Factory, where you will learn why The Azores is the only place in Europe to grow tea.

Full Day Tour to Lagoa do Fogo - Volcanic Landscapes
Marvel at the dramatic landscape of lava and sea. Visit Lagoa do Fogo, a lake located in the bottom of an extinct volcano with white sand beaches and very clear waters. Part of a nature reserve, this area is a nature lovers paradise. Lunch of local dishes is also included in your tour.

Full Day Tour to Nordeste
Find the Belvederes, exuberant green vegetation contrasting with the blue sea, and landscapes which keep their original pureness, where man and nature have established a perfect relationship. Nordeste boasts the habitat for Priolo, a bird close to extinction, and the highest part of Sao Miguel Island.

Full Day Tour to Sete Cidades
Discover the breathtaking scenery of Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul framed by steep tree covered slopes. Travel to the inside of the crate to find the village of Sete Cidades where you will dine on lunch in a typical Manor House.

Sao Miguel Island (Ponta Delgada Airport) Shared Arrival Transfer
Save time and money and book your transfer services before you go! This shuttle service will take you from Ponta Delgada Airport to your Sao Miguel Island hotel, without the hassle of picking up a rental car, negotiating unfamiliar traffic and maps. Take the easy way - book this efficient service online now and save time at your destination!

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As the European continent is over 1500 km away oceanic conditions are the controlling factors of the regional climate. Consequently the Azores has a temperate, maritime climate characterised by agreeable temperatures with small average annual variance.

A high level of humidity (77% average/yr.), and rainfall which is both regular and well distributed throughout the year, although with greater abundance during the winter months, are the dominant weather patterns in the region.

Light cloud cover is common throughout the year. The annual median air temperature is approximately 17ºC (63ºF), varying between 13º and 14º C (55º-57ºF) during the colder months (January/February) and 22º-23ºC (72º-73ºF) during the warmer months (July/August). The ocean temperatures oscillate between 14º-15ºC (57º-59ºF) during the coldest month (February) and between 22º-23ºC (72º-73ºF) in August largely due to the warming effects of the Gulf Stream that passes this area.