Azores — living and buying a home on São Miguel, Terceira and Pico
Autonomous Region · Atlantic Azores Nine islands in the middle of the Atlantic. Lakes, volcanoes and a calm pace of life.
The Essence
The Autonomous Region of the Azores has nine islands in three groups: São Miguel and Santa Maria to the east; Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial in the centre; Flores and Corvo to the west.
It is a region of nature: crater lakes, pastures, hot springs and whales, with Ponta Delgada and Angra do Heroísmo as its main towns.
Why Live Here
Nature
Lakes, volcanoes, hot springs and trails on every island.
The sea
Whale and dolphin watching, diving and sailing.
Angra do Heroísmo
The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pico
The Pico vineyard landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mild climate
Gentle temperatures all year.
A calm pace
Small communities, little traffic and safety.
Culture & Festivals
May, Ponta Delgada
Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres
The largest religious festival in the Azores, five Sundays after Easter.
June, Angra do Heroísmo
Sanjoaninas
Terceira's festival, with parades and «touradas à corda» (rope bull runs).
May–September, all islands
Holy Spirit Festivals
Impérios, coronations and Holy Spirit soups in every parish.
August, Horta
Sea Week
Regattas, water sports and concerts on Faial.
Regional Calendar
The cuisine of the Azores
Cozido das Furnas
Meat and vegetables cooked in the volcanic heat of the ground.
Alcatra
Beef roasted in a clay pot, a Terceira dish.
São Jorge Cheese
A cured cow's milk cheese with protected designation of origin.
Azores Pineapple
Grown in greenhouses on São Miguel.
The Azores on the map
Map © OpenStreetMap
Areas of the Azores
Price/m²: median value of home sales over the last 12 months in the municipality shown (INE, Q2 2026). Time to the airport: by car, without traffic (OSRM and OpenStreetMap, measured on 24/10/2026). These are references, not valuations.
What You Need to Know
How many islands are there in the Azores?
Nine, in three groups: eastern, central and western.
Which island has the most services?
São Miguel, with Ponta Delgada, the main airport and the largest hospital.
How do you travel between the islands?
By plane and, in summer, also by ferry.
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