Your Magical Azores Photos

Seaside cliffs at Ferraria 
Ferraria - This area is a fairly new development by the government created for recreational and educational purposes. This area has the most diverse types …

Enjoying the countryside 
Walked up to the top of a hill to a little chapel in Aqua de Pao, the view was breathtaking! Ran into this fellow enjoying his breakfast!

Fishing in Sao Miguel 
Took this photo while on a whale watching tour. Glad the boat slowed down enough to allow me to capture that special moment. Reply from Rob - thanks …

A picture is worth a thousand words !! 
Here is a magnificent example of this famous phrase. Photographer, Dionaldo Raposo's was fortunate to capture this rainbow,on the the place where my …

Sao Miguel 
Sao Miguel 2007 From Rob Hi Helena Thanks for sharing those beautiful pictures of Sao Miguel Azores ! Please feel free to share any more that …

Caldeiras da Lagoa das Furnas 
Hot springs on the site of the Lagoa das Furnas, São Miguel. Rob's Reply Furnas is a must see when visiting San Miguel. PS Great to see another …

Porto Formoso - Pictures from the Cutting Room Floor! 
These pictures, taken in Porto Formoso, didn't quite make the cut in my latest page about San Miguel Azores. After publishing the page I decided they were …

Portas da Cidade, Ponta Delgada 
The impressive arches of the gateway to the city, Portas da Cidade is located on the Praça Gonçalo Velho Cabral. This praça (square) is named after the …

Lagoa do Fogo, São Miguel 
Breathtaking and magnificent view of Lagoa do Fogo even through the fog. A must see on a visit to the island. From Rob: I agree! Thanks for sharing …

Hat of Pico Mountain 
The majestic hat of the Pico mountain. From Rob Hi Rui Nice picture! Thanks for sharing.

Praia / Angra 
Just snapping pics one day while away from Naval Air Facility base. was there in 1967. Loved every minute of it. I was stationed at the Naval Air Facility …

A Happy Cow in Sao Miguel Azores 
Taken in Ribeirinha, Sao Miguel Rob's Reply: Ha! I love it! What a common site in San Miguel Azores. A lot of the cows are really quite curious. …

Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores 
A miradouro looking into the town of Capelas. Rob's reply Another beautiful picture Angie. Thanks again for sharing. I wonder when you were in Sao …

Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 
Foto tirada da Vista do Rei. Response from Rob Manuela, thank you for sharing this beautiful picture of Sete Cidades. I love going there and …

Sao Miguel 2009 - view of Santa Maria 
Finally the day was clear enough to see the island of Santa Maria from my Aunts house in Agua d'Alto, Sao Miguel. Response Thanks for sharing that …

Sao Miguel 2009 
Sao Miguel Response Thanks for posting the picture Terri. I love the blue sky and green landscape. I know I have seen that structure before. Do …

Mt. Pico 
I took this picture while at Horta marina on Faial. The islands of Faial and Pico are only 6 km (4 miles) apart. There is a good ferry service (€ 3,50 …

The Lighthouse at Capelinhos in Faial Azores 
The lighthouse in Capelinhos (in Faial Azores) was the only structure that survived a year long volcanic eruption from 1957-58. It really is quite an …

Furnas Water Wheel 
Hi Richard, Thanks for sharing that picture! Best Regards Rob Belchior

Sao Miguel 2009. Cha de Macela 
We took a trip into Ribeira Cha and decided to drive further up into Cha de Macela to see the hydrangeas. They were huge and they were everywhere!! …

Hydrangea in Ribeira Grande 
I took this picture while walking in the park in Ribeira Grande .

Enjoying the countryside Not rated yet
Walked up to the top of a hill to a little chapel in Aqua de Pao, the view was breathtaking! Ran into this fellow enjoying his breakfast!

Pam American Not rated yet
Pictures of A Boing 314 flying boat my da worked for them M.Jacinto Horta fayal Rob's Reply Thanks for sharing!

Front Seat View Not rated yet
This was taken from a rental propert in Vila Franca Do Campo in the island of Sao Miguel, Azores Rob's reply Hi Amy, beautiful picture. Love it! thanks …

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Paradise in the Azores Not rated yet
These are just some of the photos taken on my first trip to Sao Miguel. I stayed in Vila Franca do Compo in a rented house which offered gorgeous views …

Paradise in the Azores Not rated yet
These are just some of the photos taken on my first trip to Sao Miguel. I stayed in Vila Franca do Compo in a rented house which offered gorgeous views …

Sao Miguel Not rated yet
Sao Miguel 2007 Rob's Reply Hi again Helena, Thanks so much! I love your pictures! I'm trying to figure out where the third picture is from. …

Lunch by the lake in Terra Nostra. Not rated yet
This picture was taken about 40 years ago. Reply from Rob Hi Adriano, it seems that the picture didn't upload. Can you try again?

Winter Surfing in the Azores  Not rated yet
In December 2010 I visited Praia de Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara Beach) in Sao Miguel for the first time. There were a number of people enjoying the great …

Winter in the Azores - NO Snowstorms! Not rated yet
A lot of people ask me about the Azores weather in the winter. It is generally way better than much of Europe, Canada and northern parts of the United …

The best Vacation Ever!!! Not rated yet
We had the absolute best time ever when we visited Terceiria Rob's Reply Hi Dustin, That's great to hear. What did you like best about Terceira …

Mosteiros, Miradouro Not rated yet
Miradouro overlooking a tall bluff and Mosteiros and their famous rock formation Wow, great picture! Thanks, Angie, for sharing this great picture …

Pico Not rated yet
My parents live in Horta. Originally from England..their boat is in the marina. From Rob - Hi Clare, nice picture! Thanks for sharing. Please feel …

An Azores Miradouro (lookout) Not rated yet
Sao Miguel Island has many scenic lookouts that are great to stop at as you travel around the island. Many have beautiful gardens to enjoy along with …

Sunset over a field Not rated yet
I was taking a walk in Sao Miguel near sunset and passed this property that was totally overgrown in thick green ferns, shrubs, grass, trees and vines. …

Waves in Capelas, Sao Miguel Azores Not rated yet
I took this picture while watching waves crash on the rocks in Capelas. That's mom and dad in the foreground. It was fun watching the waves crash against …