Azores, Heaven on Earth

on Monday, June 1, 2009

For those who love Nature, The Azores are heaven on earth. From the Lakes and lagoons with unbelievable shapes up to the astonishing sights over the ocean; from the deep craters of ancient volcanoes to the purity of the landscapes; from the bucolic harmony to the serenity of silence; covered in a green, so pure that invokes an image of the lost paradise, The Azores are certain to provide an experience of a lifetime.



The Azores and the sea

Inseparable yachts form all around the world, sail the marinas of Horta, "Ponta Delgada" and "Praia da Vitória" to visit other islands or just to pass through the Atlantic. Sports practiced in the archipelago are fishing in the high sea, which has already registered various world records, scuba-diving, surf, windsurf, and yachting.


The Azores and the Earth

There are two types of pedestrian journeys on the Island of Terceira that are very well organized with enface on the cultural aspect of the island. One is in the city of "Angra do Heroísmo" known as a world heritage, and the other is in the city of "Praia da Vitória", both portray the historic aspects of the island, its monuments and its people.
There are also other charted passages where pedestrians can journey into new adventures and encounter beautiful and unique sites of untouched nature that inspires tranquility. For those who prefer to discover new passages and trails in a different way, there are riding clubs which offer strolls on horse back.

The Azores and the Air

In Terceira there is a company that offers this type of service. The departures are made at the airport of Lajes and the journey is over the island of Terceira. Due to the proximity of this island to the others, it is possible to see and get a notion of the Archipelago.


Caving

For the specialists on the subject this descent into the cave offers the opportunity to discover marvelous spectacles of stalagmites, stalactites, columns and cornice of volcanic origin.
Sports

Inseparable yachts form all around the world, sail the marinas of Horta, Ponta Delgada and Praia da Vitória to visit other islands or just to pass through the Atlantic. Sports practiced in the archipelago are fishing in the high sea, which has already registered various world records, scuba-diving, surf, windsurf, and yachting.
Radical sports

For the lovers of this kind of sport there is a place in Terceira that offers great whether conditions, with the advantage of a fabulous view, for its practice.
Nighttime in the Azores

The Azoreans are of a peaceful and calm kind of people, probably because of their surroundings. Cinemas, pubs and houses of Fado are the ideal places for a calm and relaxing night. There are also discotheques for the most active.

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