Azores Island
67The Azores
The Azores Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean, about two hours flying time and 930 miles from Lisbon, and about five hours flying time and 2422 miles from the eastern coast of North America. The Azores have a total area of 910 square miles. The Azores sit atop of the Atlantic ridge and are of volcanic origin.
The Azores were discovered in 1427 by Goncalo Velho, a captain sailing under the command of Henry the Navigator. The colonization of the Islands started in 1439 with people from Portugal, North Africa, Flanders and Spain. There was no human life on the Azores at time of discovery. There are 9 major islands and 8 little Formigas.
The Azores are a Portuguese Autonomous Region, the executive section of the local authority has been located in Ponta Delgada, the legislative in Horta and the judicial in Angra do Heroísmo.
The President of the Regional Government is now Carlos César. There are five cities in the Azores: Ponta Delgada and Ribeira Grande on São Miguel Island; Angra do Heroísmo and Praia da Vitória on the island of Terceira, and Horta on the island of Faial.
Azores Island
No Reservations in the Azores
- Blog | Anthony Bourdain
Read Anthony Bourdain's blog as he rants and raves from the road while producing 'No Reservations.' - Behind the Scenes in the Azores 1
Anthony Bourdain No Reservations on the Travel Channel. Learn about this world renowned chef, his TV show, travels, food, and check out past episodes and podcasts. - No Reservations in the Azores
Travel GuidesCheck out Tony's travel itinerary for the Azores.
Azores
Azores - Wikipedia
- Azores - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Azores (Portuguese: Açores pronounced [ɐˈsoɾeʃ] or [ɐˈsoɾʃ]) is a Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, about 1,500 km (950 mi) from Lisbon and about 3,900 km (2,400 mi) from the east coast of USA.
Azores Map
The Azores - information - The Azores
- The Azores - information - The Azores
Extensive information on the Azores Islands. The Azores, an outline of garden-like islands on the horizons of the Atlantic ocean. Peace and quiet, flowers in the fields.
Destinazores - Azores
- Destinazores - Azores Tourist Guide
The Archipelago of the Azores is composed of nine volcanic islands situated in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean approximately 1500 km from the European coast.
Whale Watch Azores
- Whale Watch Azores
For hundreds of thousands of years the dolphins and great whales roamed the oceans, living in harmony with their environment. The whales were at the top of a food chain that balanced and regulated itself.
Travel Video Azores
Have you been to the Azores
Have you been to the Azores
See results without votingAzore News
This does not appear to be a valid RSS feed.Drop me a noteLoading...
Thanks every one for your comments. I am back on hubpages for good this time. I again thank you.
was stationed there in 58-59.(Air Force).it was rather primative then..haven't been back, but would like to visit again..I have been looking for a friend who married a girl on the island..David Adams and he married Fatima...wish I could say hello to them..
The Azores are a beautiful spot to go to in order to get away from it all. So peaceful
I was stationed on Lajes Field in theAzores (06/74-06/75). I enjoyed the time I spent on the there. I never realized how forunate I was to be stationed at Lajes Filed and all the wonderful people I had the opportunity to know until I was older and looked back. I wish everyone my very best.
Manny Rey
i was born there, came to the states as a child, went back two or three times, but i was amazed in the changes when i went back in 2004, it was super modern and more beautiful than ever, peace tranquilaty, and the food got a10 on my list of international foods, paradise on earth
The Azores are absolutely beautiful - I agree with you completely.
Robin 12 months ago
The Azores have got to be one of the most beautiful places in the world! Thanks so much for this article, I hope it encourages a few more people to visit.