Located in the Atlantic Ocean, between Europe and North America, the Azores are on the same parallel as Lisbon, 39°43′ / 36°55′ N.
The nine islands have a combined area of 2,333 km²,which is surrounded by an exclusive economic zone of over 984,300 km2.
The individual islands have areas ranging from 747 km² (São Miguel, the largest) to 17 km² (Corvo, the smallest).
The highest point, which at 2,351 m. is also the highest point in all of Portugal, is to be found at the top of the volcano on Ilha do Pico.
The populations of the Azores tops 240.000 inhabitants (2001 census).
Here are the most common questions from people planning their first trip to the Azores — from the best time to go to whether you really need to rent a car. What’s the best time to visit the Azores? There’s no single answer: summer has more dry days but also more tourists and higher prices;…
The Azores are split into three groups, separated by hundreds of kilometres of ocean: the Eastern Group (São Miguel and Santa Maria), the Central Group (Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial) and the Western Group (Flores and Corvo). Each of the nine islands has its own landscape, pace and identity — visiting the Azores…
Planning a trip to the Azores has quirks that don’t apply to other European destinations: the archipelago is spread across nine islands, the weather can change within a few hours, and getting between islands depends on flights and ferries with limited frequency. This page brings together the essentials for planning your trip with confidence. When…
