Hiking On The Azores • Indie Traveller

The Azores archipelago is truly a hiker’s paradise.

Situated in the middle of the Atlantic, the Azores is lush and green and incredibly biodiverse.

As one friend commented while we were driving around São Miguel Island, “one moment it’s like you’re in Hawaii, ten minutes later it’s like you’re in Switzerland”.

From thick pine forests to volcanic rock cliffs and hidden river valleys that feel almost like rainforests, the Azores has a little bit of everything.

I’m also struck by the sheer bioabundance on the Azores, especially birds. Flocks of them will swirl above the farmlands. Sometimes you rest somewhere and a brave little red-breasted robin will sit down next to you. Such a slice of paradise.

Scroll along with me as I’ll share some tips for hiking in the Azores, plus details on some of the trails I loved the most.

Tips for hiking the Azores

There are two important things to know for hiking in the Azores:

1. The weather can be unpredictable, even in summer, so…