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Article: In an Azores State of Mind - At the heart of the Atlantic Ocean is a lush mountainous archipelago that combines the breathtaking landscapes of Hawaii with the charm and culture of old-world Europe.
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- The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
- Article date:
- September 14, 2008
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FALL TRAVEL NONSTOP FUN
The Azores - an island chain in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean,
about 880 miles from mainland Portugal - is one of the few places
I've been where it's still possible to get lost. Sao Miguel, the
biggest of the nine volcanic islands, often feels uninhabited,
whether you're hiking high in the mountains or rappelling deep into
a cavernous crater. My plan was to cover the whole island (about 40
miles long) in a rental car, but I often found myself turned around,
stuck in a maze of narrow, walled streets.
I began in Ponta Delgada, the capital, with its buildings of
black basalt and white limestone. The city is a good starting point,
offering plenty of opportunities to ...