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Top 10 Things to Do in the Azores for First Time Visitors
If you’ve ever dreamed of an island paradise where pineapples grow in greenhouses, waterfalls double as waterslides, and hot springs are basically nature’s hot tubs, then pack your bags for the Azores. This archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic is like if Hawaii and Iceland had a baby, and that baby was raised by a Portuguese grandmother who insists you eat more seafood.
Here’s the lowdown on the top 10 things to do and see in the Azores, served with a side of wit and a sprinkle of wanderlust.
Cruise Down the Douro River Valley with this Full Itinerary (Top Sights and Wineries)
Our river cruise on the Douro River spanned 6 days throughout the valley and reached as far as Salamanca, Spain. Understandably, I held the most excitement to see Salamanca again since I once spent a summer there studying Spanish. I haven’t been back to the region since 2012, so navigating down the Douro River felt like a homecoming of sorts.
Our Itinerary:
Exploring the Baixa district of Porto, Portugal
Touring Casa de Mateus via Cais da Régua
Visiting Salamanca via Cais de Barca de Alva
Exploring picturesque São João da Pesqueira
Régua, Pinhão, and Lamego