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Inside Background
Culture 
When most people think of vacation locations, they don’t think of traveling to...
Last edited: January 15, 2007
Health & Safety 
Azores along with continental Portugal has a very low crime rate, and you...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Tourist Board Info 
Ready to plan your trip to the Azores, but not quite sure where to start...
Last edited: July 30, 2009
Weather & When to Go 
The temperature in the Azores is mild and confortable thanks to the influence...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Festivals 
Holy Ghost Festivals or Espírito Santo Festivals, are very important to the...
Last edited: May 20, 2008
Shopping 
Craft and cuisine with a uniquely territorial twist Shopoholics will have...
Last edited: May 20, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
There are three international airports located in the Azores. Flights to the...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Getting Around 
The Azores is a chain of islands located 1300 km (800 miles) off the western...
Last edited: June 10, 2009
Public Transportation 
Ferry Service Regular ferry service runs between São Miguel and most other...
Last edited: September 25, 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Today to park and to drive on S.Miguel Azores in the main city is very...
Last edited: December 12, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Given the Catholic heritage of Portugal, it should come as no surprise that...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
There are a number of museums spread throughout the islands of the Azores. A...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
The Azores are off the beaten path, but there are lots of cool places to...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Shopping 
Determined to bring home an authentic souvenir from the Azores? Well, you're in...
Last edited: February 16, 2008
Sports & Activities 
Watersports abound in the brilliant blue waters of the Azores. Scuba diving is...
Last edited: July 23, 2006
"Mulher de Capote" Liqeur Factory  
For all visitors that visit S.Miguel, Azores and goto the Fire Lake, you can...
Last edited: November 13, 2009
Active Things to Do 
The Azores are becoming a popular destination for active travelers, with...
Last edited: May 20, 2008
Pico  
Pico is the obvious choice of name for the highest point in all of Portugal...
Last edited: August 22, 2009
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Inside Portugal: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency for Portugal is the Euro. In the ALGARVE  region  you can...
Last edited: November 13, 2009
Important Phrases 
A few basic Portuguese phrases include: Hello...
Last edited: April 08, 2008
Telephones 
This is some Useful Te... Information   oo ( zero zero ) is the International...
Last edited: February 01, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping in Portugal is just as important as in other parts of the...
Last edited: November 20, 2009
changing money in alvor 
Changing Currencies in Alvor There is a small  kiosk right opposite the...
Last edited: September 05, 2007
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