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Visit Azores - Which is the westernmost point in Europe? No, not
Ireland. In fact it's the Azores, those other emerald isles, part of
Portugal, though 1,500km from its mainland, and one-third of the way across
the Atlantic. This group of volcanic islands, which rose up from the ocean
through seismic activity, are densely verdant, semi-tropical havens
inhabited over the centuries by wildlife, seafarers and adventurers. Today
they offer a new kind of adventure. And from May 2007 they will be only
three and a half hours away.
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Allure of the exotic - A mid-Atlantic stopping point for
adventurers for nearly 600 years, the Azores are bursting with exotic
allure. This rocky but lush archipelago offers scenery and a laidback way of
life that are just irresistible.
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
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Solar Do Conde Aparthotel Azores 18/09/2007
Solar apartments in the main building for 2 or 3 people, with breakfast included.
Solar do Conde was built in the 17th Century, twelve apartments for 3 people with bathroom, sitting room, kitchenette ...
Isle of Flores in Portugal's Azores is a hiker's paradise 22/03/2007
Europe's westernmost outpost lies in the middle of the Atlantic, about 1,500 kilometres from Lisbon and around 3,600 kilometres from the North American continent.
Nine volcanic islands emerge from ...
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Our most popular Hotels in Azores
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The Lince Azores Great Hotel
  
The Lince Azores Great Hotel is a modern hotel with 154 rooms, consisting of standard rooms, executive rooms and suites. The hotel is perfect for leisure guests and business travellers, meetings and incentive groups.
It has an excellent location, with large social areas, a restaurant, a bar, a business center and 5 meeting rooms. It also offers a leisure centre with a heated swimming pool, a whirlpool, a fitness room, and a massage room. There are also family rooms available, as well as connecting rooms.
We serve an American breakfast buffet in the morning.
The hotel also has a quality certificate.
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| Airport Transfers Azores
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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| Azores Weather & Climate
The archipelago’s location in the north Atlantic brings it in constant
contact with both the high pressure areas common to the North Atlantic and
the constantly moving polar and tropical air masses.
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. |
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