HOW TO GET TO THE AZORES
Flights from the UK are London-Lisbon (2 hours 30 mins) and Lisbon-Horta (2 hours).
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| www.flytap.com |
Flights from the UK are London-Lisbon (2 hours 30 mins) and Lisbon-Horta (2 hours). TAP - bookings can be made either through their website or by telephone: 0845 6010932. |
| www.sata.pt |
SATA International run non-stop flights from London to the Sao Miguel island on TuesdaysSata Express also flies in to Sao Miguel from Toronto Telephone: 1800 387 0365
They offer a special fare, the Azores Air Pass at a 20% discount for inter-island flights. |
| Flights from USA and Canada - there are direct flights to Sao Miguel from Boston, Providence and Toronto. Horta is then just a short hop by internal flight.
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| Boston and Providence |
Azores Express (SATA) Telephone: 1800 762 9995 |
| Silveira Travel |
Travel agents in Taunton, Massachusets |
ACTIVITIES IN FAIAL
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| www.norbertodiver.com |
Norberto Diver is a dive company in Horta, Faial. They offer swimming with dolphins and whale watching, in addition to dive trips. |
| Xácara Big Game Fishing |
Xácara is a Hatteras 36. It is fully equipped for sport fishing and available for charter, operating out of Horta Marina, Faial. |
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Directory of Dive Centers, Clubs and Sites |
| Climbing Pico |
The peak trail is a steep hike, taking about 3-4 hours each way. The view, from the highest peak in Portugal, is breathtaking. |
GUIDES AND DIRECTORIES
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| About the Azores |
The official Azores tourist guide |
| Portugal Travel Guide |
The best of Portugal - online |
| Portugal Travel |
Historical and other information on the Azores islands |
| Faial, The Blue island |
A Guide to Faial |
| http://www.azores.com |
Azores history, geography and information |
| Noonsite |
The global site for cruising sailors |
GENERAL
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| Azores Properties |
Properties for sale in the Azores |
| CasaAzores |
Self-catering accommodation on Faial |
| Embark-Europe.com |
Online travel reservations in Europe |
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