Azores – Warm, warmer… Hot! (Furnas and Caldeira Velha)

Surprisingly, the title of this post does not refer to the air temperature. This one, sadly or unfortunately, is relatively constant here. However, if you are chilly, there are very hot attractions waiting for you on the island of São…

Azores – Sete Cidades and natural swimming pools

Sete Cidades is a giant volcanic massif in the west of the island of São Miguel. It is here that the island’s most scenic vantage point and unique naturally heated pools are located. We start our coverage of the Azores…

Madeira – what to see? TOP 10 attractions.

Madeira is not a suitable destination for people who like to spend their vacation passively. There are no beautiful beaches, warm water, or guaranteed heat. Instead, it is an ideal destination for people who enjoy active recreation, prefer nature over…

Madeira – western part (Porto Moniz), time for natural pools and beaches

We have already seen Funchal, the beautiful São Lourenço peninsula, walked along the levadas and seen the eastern part of the island. Now it’s time to head west to Madeira! Today we’re taking you on a tour of the western…