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Hi everyone! I'll be flying (Azores Airlines) to Madeira with a layover in the Azores, and I have a question about my checked bags.

Do I need to pick up my bags in the Azores, go through immigration, and then recheck them for my flight to Madeira? Or will my bags go directly to Madeira, and I’ll only go through immigration when I arrive there?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Looking for feedback on Fajã do Belo - Kuanza on São Jorge. It seems like for this spot, we’re best not renting a car and using a 4x4 to get to restaurants etc? Or really, it’s a spot we’ll want to get groceries and just park it on the property for dinner. Any other thoughts or feedback on this spot is welcome! Many thanks!

Hey fellows! I'm building a free travel planning platform specifically for the Azores. As someone who's passionate about these incredible islands, I'm looking for early feedback from travel enthusiasts.

Would love to hear:

• Your dream Azores trip
• Any planning challenges you've faced
• What would make a travel planning tool amazing for you

Imagine a place where:

• You can swim with dolphins in crystal blue waters
• Hike volcanic landscapes that look like another planet
• Explore islands where each has its own unique personality

As a local startup in beta (Azores Travel Planner), we're creating something different and also will be powered by AI.

Quick Pro Tip: São Miguel's Sete Cidades - that crater lake with blue and green waters? It's even more breathtaking in person than in photos.

We're in beta and looking for fellow travel enthusiasts to give us feedback. What would make your Azores dream trip perfect?

Drop your thoughts below! 🏝️✈️

We are looking to move the Azores in the next couple of years (once we have brushed up on our Portuguese!) and have been looking into how we could bring our dog across. Obviously the logical answer is putting him into a cargo hold but I’ve heard horror stories about this!

Other than hiring a private jet at a minimum of €20,000 im not sure if there is any other option?

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Any Canadian expats on this forum? Would love to ask some questions. Planning a trip in February and I already think I'm in love with the place.

Hi! I am going to be stuck for a while at JFK before my flight to PDL. Has anyone booked the lounge access? I'm a bit leery of it since it's Air France's lounge, not sure if we only get partial access or not. Thanks!

Edit: flying the top level of economy. I see I can book lounge access for $40 on SATA, but wondering if it's worth it. I had very limited access to BA lounge with IcelandAir

I’d love a visit to the Azores in December. I have visited a few times and always stay at the Terra Nostra Garden Hotel to get access to the pool. I know it is currently closed for repairs, but was told the jacuzzis will be available as the work is being done in stages. Does anyone know when the pool will open?

Hi all, after a long term of teaching I could use some relaxing time and Azores seems absolutely perfect. I love watersports like windsurfing and surfing and hikes. My question is: "how is Azores as a solo traveller?" I like to meet some fellow travellers or locals and possibly do some of these things together. Do you have tips in terms of hostels, bars or maybe some tours or watersport schools to meet others? I'm a pretty outgoing person but if Azores is only for couples/family trips I think I would skip as I always like to meet some new people whilst traveling.

Hi all I have in theory 7 nights in July on Pico, following 2 in Terceira and before 4 in Sao Miguel. I will have a rental car and will make sure I can bring it onto the ferries I intend to do one day trip on Faial. I'd like to go to Sao Jorge but wonder if a day trip is too fast and should spend a night there, splitting my Pico trip in 2? If so, recommandations on where to stay on Sao Jorge, and on Pico? I like picturesque villages, calm places, beaches, and we are active (hiking etc). When do the ferries open for reservation, as I'll want to secure a spot for my car.? TY!

So I recently signed us up for a three island triangle trip in February. It's one of those ten day packages including flights, ferries, and hotels. Otherwise we're on our own. I have signed up for a day tour here and there to avoid having to drive. I'm just looking for tips to minimize any winter drama.

The Azores are our happy place, but we've only done Sao Miguel and Terceira for longer periods on their own, not a bunch of islands in a short period of time. I've flown Azores Airlines (Sata) before and generally really liked the experience. That said, there's been some nightmare stories of cancelled flights and lost luggage lately. I plan on putting an extra outfit or two in carryon and checking the rest in case our luggage arrives later. Normally, I'm not bothered by a delay here or there, but now we're trying to connect to other islands for two night stays.

How often do ferries get cancelled? Is it a ride here or there, or days at a time? I'm willing to go with the flow on most things, but just hope I haven't set myself up for disappointment here.

Olá pessoal,

Amanhã vou a São Miguel e quero ver o máximo de lojas possíveis com artigos de Natal.

Digam sugestões por favor, obrigada!!!

I forgot to bring my charger for my Fitbit Charge 5 with me to Sao Miguel. What store would most likely have one? Or is that too much of a stretch?

Hello everyone!

I'm travelling to the Azores between July 6-16. I'm in the search for apartments for 2 person and I'd like to ask for some advice.

What websites would you recommend to search for accomodation?

I know about booking.com and AirBnB of course, but is there any other website, for example some portuguese or azores specific websites where I should look for? Or some facebook groups? If it not against the rules of the subreddit, I even accept direct accomodation recommendations too! We're travelling on budget (a young couple looking to explore the beauty of the island), so cheaper/budget apartments would be better.

I am happy to accept any recommendation! Thanks in advance!

Im trying to figure out a reel set up for fishing in the azores im pretty much going for everything from the smallest being sargo and the biggest being bluefish, grouper and barracuda stuff like that. I was thinking of using 30lb braid to 15-30 flouro not sure if thats ok. My rod and reel was a pretty cheap one I just got from decathalon it was maybe 35-40 euros its a telescopic 10 foot one I believe and currently right now it has straight 20lb flouro on it. Im a bit worried about the teeth so im not sure if I should get stronger then 30 flouro but I do have metal leaders. Im not used to saltwater fishing so I would just like some recommendations.

It’s a new development, the picture look great and new. Was winding if this area is safe. I read some things online that it’s a poor area. It’s this specific pinpoint a bad location.