Worth a DetourNatureIslandsWaterfalls

Flores

Azores

The wild western edge of Europe, an Azores island of crater lakes, sheer green cliffs and dozens of waterfalls pouring into the sea.

Photo: Pedro from Maia (Porto), Portugal · CC BY 2.0
Best Time to Go
Jun–Sep
Our full guide to Flores is being written. It's on the The Azores list as Worth a Detour.

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Must-See
Mountains · Volcanoes

Mount Pico

About 165 miles away

Portugal's highest peak, a volcano in the Azores above UNESCO-listed vineyards.

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Nature · Islands

Faial

Azores
About 147 miles away

The blue island of hydrangea hedges, with Horta's painted yacht marina, a vast summit crater and the young volcanic headland of Capelinhos.

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Nature · Volcanoes

São Miguel

Azores
About 329 miles away

Crater lakes, hot springs and tea fields on the largest island of the Azores.

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The Azores

Crater lakes, hot springs and whales in the middle of the Atlantic.

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