Day three of São Miguel was split into three parts. In the morning, I explored the easternmost points of the island, where I saw the most beautiful gardens. I followed this with an afternoon boat ride to a nearby Islet of Vila Franca do Campo to swim in its calm waters and greet the many colorful, friendly fish. I ended the day at the beach where …
On day two, I engaged the nature of São Miguel even more intimately. I had planned to do breakfast at Mercado da Graça, a farmers market in Ponta Delgada opened 7AM-6PM daily. I’ve read that it’s a great place for souvenirs and local food. Take a look at some of the pictures. While you’re there, don’t miss Igreja Matriz (Matriz …
The Azores islands are an autonomous region of nine Portuguese islands clustered in three different sections, which sit off the coast of Portugal about 900 miles. While the exact founding of these islands is shrouded in mystery, it’s thought that the Azores was founded either by Diogo de Silves in 1427 or Goncalo Velho Cabral in 1432. Before this, however, earlier maps seem …