Azores
Author: David Sayers4th edition • OCTOBER 2010272 PAGES • 16 PAGES OF COLOUR PHOTOS • 34 MAPSISBN: 978 1 84162 328 3
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Illustrated with colour photographs and delicate line drawings by Czech artist Hedvika Fraser, this fourth edition tempts travellers across the Atlantic Ocean to these remote islands. Glittering blue coastlines and spectacular volcanic landscapes characterise this archipelago that erupted from beneath the ocean some five million years ago. Fully updated, Bradt’s bestselling Azores provides practical information and unparalleled features on culture, history, and festivals. The best walks are described along with information on where to eat and sleep and how to get around. Take a magical tour discovering Europe’s westernmost coast – the islands of Flores; visit Europe’s only tea plantations; explore the hot springs and gurgling mud pools of Furnas.
- Bradt’s Azores was the first guide to the islands and is still the most comprehensive for all nine islands
- Information on watching whales and dolphins in their natural habitat
- Beautiful illustrations of flora and fauna
- Excellent maps and suggested walking routes
Azores at a Glance
Amid the quiet pastures and pretty fishing villages of the Azores, a tranquility reigns that belies the turbulent geological past that gave birth to this cluster of volcanic islands.
Capital City:
Ponta Delgada
Currency:
Euro
Language:
Portuguese
International Telephone Code:
+351
ISBN-13: 9781841623283
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Reviews
'Author David Sayers, a botanical horticulturalist, has produced an informative, practical and user-friendly volume.'
EDP Saturday Magazine
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Reader Reviews
"An excellent guide."
Daphne Hersey, Huntingdon
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Table of Contents
- Part One: General Information
- Background Information
- Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, Language, Religion, Culture
- Practical Information
- When to visit, Highlights, Planning an itinerary: which islands?, Tour operators, Tourist information, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Activities, Media and communications, Buying property, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively
- Part Two: Eastern Group
- São Miguel
- Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Nightlife, Festivals, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Walks
- Santa Maria
- Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Festivals, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Walks
- Part Three: Central Group
- Terceira
- Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Festivals, Other practicalities, What to see and do
- Graciosa
- Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Nightlife, Festivals, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do
- São Jorge
- Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Nightlife, Festivals, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Walks
- Faial
- Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment, Festivals, Other practicalities, What to see and do
- Pico
- Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Festivals, Other practicalities, What to see and do, The ascent of Pico
- Part Four: Western Group
- Flores
- Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Nightlife, Festivals, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Walks
- Corvo
- Background, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Nightlife, Festivals, What to see and do, Walks
- Appendices
- Language
- Flora
- Fish on the Menu
- Further Information
- Index
- Additional Content
- List of Maps
- Azores , Corvo, Faial, Horta, Flores, Santa Cruz das Flores, West coast walk: stage 1, West coast walk: stage 2, Walk: Down to Fajã de Lopo Vaz, Walk: Parque Florestal da Fazenda to Santa Cruz das Flores, Graciosa, Around the caldera, Pico, Madalena, Santa Maria, São Jorge, Velas, Walk: Caldeirinhas to Norte Grande, Walks: South Coast to Fajã de São João; north coast to Fajã dos Cubres, São Miguel, Ponta Delgada, Walk: Sete Cidades, Walk: Lagoa do Fogo, Walk: Around Lagoa das Furnas, Terceira, Angra do Heroísmo, Monte Brasil, Praia da Vitória
About the Author
David Sayers trained as a botanical horticulturist at London’s famous Kew Gardens. He now runs his own travel company specialising in botanical and natural history tours to the Azores.
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