 | Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego, São Miguel island, The Azores | | | The Azores is an oasis-like archipelago located in the middle of the Atlantic between mainland Portugal and the USA. With 9 islands to choose from, The Azores is one of Portugal's most special places to visit, with free-roaming cattle (known locally as “happy cows"), thermal pools, stunning beaches, unique culinary delights, and epic hikes with breathtaking views. To plan a seamless visit, work with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet, our premium boutique travel planning service. Create a bespoke itinerary with a Portugal local expert, Tiago, a passionate travel pro who knows all of his country’s under-the-radar offerings and hidden gems. Here's what you get with an Elsewhere trip: | - On-the-ground expertise and 24/7 support should anything go wrong
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| Part of the magic of the Azores is its remoteness: allow one to both disconnect and connect, to experience awe, be it by coming across a happy cow, or disappearing into untouched wilderness. Start planning your Azorean escape with Elsewhere today. | | | | | Senior Director of Content | | | | | Here are our most-saved Portugal articles to inspire your planning. | | | Brian Kelly, founder of the Points Guy, spent a few days on the island of São Miguel, planned by Elsewhere. Here are some top highlights. | | | | | Accessible via a 0.4-mile-long (700m) trail, Lagoa do Congro is an otherworldly green and one of São Miguel’s hidden treasures. | | | Ride astride Lusitano horses (a breed unique to Portugal) to absorb stunning landscapes with a local guide. | | | | | | Warm up in a natural hot spring | Poça da Dona Beija in the Furnas Valley is a complex of five pool areas supplied with waters from a thermal spring. | | | Read Elsewhere's pro-tips from Portugal locals
| | Follow Kristina Rodulfo's dreamy trip to The Azores
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