Azores islands

Living here isn’t one single experience, which is why pinning down the best places to live in the Azores often trips people up. Each island runs at its own pace, with different levels of infrastructure, housing pressure and social life.

The Azores are one of those places that still feel like a bit of a secret in the middle of the Atlantic.

Life in the Azores feels a bit like stepping sideways out of mainland Europe and landing somewhere quieter, greener and far more slow-paced.

When crowds head for Madeira and São Miguel, Portugal's lesser-known islands keep their easy rhythm.

Portugal is home to 11 inhabited Atlantic islands across the Azores and Madeira archipelagos, plus a scatter of wild islets and a few coastal islands near the mainland.  The country’s Atlantic outposts feel remote in the best way, yet are still easy to reach.

The Algarve once again confirmed its position as Portugal’s top tourist destination, welcoming 597,700 guests and 2.38 million overnight stays in September.

Netflix’s crime drama Turn of the Tide is back with Season 2, revisiting the Azorean fishing town of Rabo de Peixe on São Miguel.

As the largest and most populated island in the Azores, this speck of Portugal in the middle of the Atlantic offers a life quite unlike any on the mainland. It’s not hard to see why it earned the nickname ‘Green Island’.

In the heart of the Azores, where dramatic landscapes meet refined design, one boutique hotel is setting a new benchmark for luxury hospitality.

The Azores are preparing to welcome an innovative tourism project that promises to redefine the concept of luxury, well-being, and connection to nature.

Famous for their breathtaking landscapes, the Portuguese islands, Madeira and the Azores, are undoubtedly an excellent choice for anyone seeking a high quality of life in new homes. The climate, the cost of living, the cuisine, the stunning natural beauty...

If life on an island sounds like your idea of paradise, come with us to discover the often-underrated Portuguese islands of Madeira and the Azores. Both Madeira and the Azores are picturesque archipelagos known for their stunning landscapes, mild climates, and unique cultures.

The Autonomous Region of the Azores is known for its daily seismic activity. In recent weeks an earthquake was felt on the island of Terceira with a magnitude of 2.1 on the Richter scale.

The archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores are prime destinations for visiting, living and investing, particularly in real estate.

The start of 2023 has been cold and grey, but we have the perfect destination to brighten up the the winter months.

From time to time, we like to open the doors of a dream home in Portugal, and today we are travelling to the Azores to discover a luxury villa project.

Azores digital nomads: the municipality of Ribeira Grande, in the Azores, has created an online platform to attract digital nomads, a "strategic claim" of the executive of the municipality on the north coast of the island of São Miguel in the Azores.

In 2021, one of the biggest real estate news stories of the year was the eruption in September of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma.

Many of the measures announced to tackle the effects of the coronavirus in Portugal only apply to the mainland or hve different conditions in Portugal's islands.

More than just a business venture Retiro Atlântico is a life project and is the first glamping (glamorous camping) space on the island of São Jorge, in the Azores. With a certified biological farm, the idea was born at the hands of a local couple, always connected to nature.

The natural beauty of the Azores without a doubt takes everyone’s breath away. And not only that; they stand out as the first region in Portugal and the only island group in the world to be certified as a sustainable tourist destination.

2018 has come to an end and it’s time to start thinking of destinations for 2019.