Azores

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trickywoo

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11,701 posts

229 months

Sunday 28th June 2015
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Anyone been? Worth going? Any tips?

PurpleMoonlight

22,362 posts

156 months

Monday 29th June 2015
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I've been to a couple of the islands as part of a cruise, so a day in each port.

Both were very pleasant and picturesque.

They didn't appear to be heavily into tourism so if you want an old world style holiday it may be a good choice.

Nimby

4,572 posts

149 months

Monday 29th June 2015
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We went there with Headwater about six years ago - a walking holiday visiting 5 or 6 of the main islands. They are all quite different. Some are very lush with huge patches of wild tiger lilies (the scent is almost overwhelming) and hydrangea growing everywhere. Other islands are clearly volcanic with recent bare lava, hot pools and thermal vents.

It's also a great place for whale-watching if that appeals.

Ferries and flights between the islands are (or at least were) quite cheap due to subsidies.
The food was excellent and ISTR it's the only place in Europe that has a tea plantation.