Azores Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Atlantic Ocean archipelago and autonomous region of Portugal
About Azores
Açores (uh-SOH-r(ih)sh, /ɐ.ˈso.ɾɨʃ/) These nine volcanic islands are situated in the northern Atlantic, about1,500km (930mi)from the western edge of theIberian Peninsulaand about3,900km (2,400mi)fromNorth America. Seismic activity, though rare, still occurs on occasion. The Azores have three cities recognized as "capitals": While ancient and medieval legends tell about Atlantic islands which could have been the Azores, the first known inhabitants were Portuguese, who discovered and settled them in the 15th century. The Azores became an important waypoint during the Age of Discovery. The archipelago is spread out in the area between 37° N and the parallels of latitude that pass through the Lisbon area (38° 43'/ 38° 55' N), giving it generally a tepid, and oceanic climate, with mild annual o
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