Green-cloaked mountains hide hiking and biking trails. Birds glide across neverending skies. Azure waters are home to a vast array of splashing whales and dolphins. In the Azores, there’s plenty of room for everyone to have all sorts of adventures. And with the borders open and testing in place to avoid the spread of COVID-19, the Azores makes for the ideal destination for 2020. Here are four more reasons to visit this amazing archipelago.
1 A PLAYGROUND FOR ADVENTURE
Whether by land, sea or air, adventure in the Azores is rich in possibilities. On land, the best way to explore is by foot as all of the islands are embossed with centuries-old trails that have been restored and maintained. Whether you opt for one of the multi-day Grand Routes or a half-day hike, expect to see beautiful hidden corners of the Azores, vast costal views and a closer look at the rugged interior. Alternatively, swap two feet for two wheels and enjoy the many mountain biking trails that criss-cross the archipelago’s volcanic terrain.
Those looking for a more slow-paced adventure can clip-clop up the mountains and past the manicured gardens and volcanic lakes on horseback. However, you choose to roam the land, be sure to keep an eye out for the 30 species of birds that call the Azores home, as well as some 400 migratory birds.
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