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Where are the Azores?
The Azores are in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of mainland Portugal. The nine islands form an autonomous region of Portugal and are part of the European Union.
Read the full answer →Madeira or the Azores: which should you visit?
Choose Madeira for levada walks and warmer winter days. Choose the Azores for crater lakes and thermal baths on São Miguel, or a trip across several islands.
Read the full answer →Where do flights to the Azores depart from?
Fly directly to the Azores from mainland Portugal, selected European cities, the US or Canada. Ponta Delgada on São Miguel is the main airport. SATA Air Açores connects all nine islands.
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