Azores vs Maderia - Rick Steves Travel Forum
2023年5月3日 · Just returned from a family trip (Lisbon, Porto, Madeira & Sao Miguel) with two teens. In terms of Azores vs. Madeira, we liked Madeira way better. We felt there was way more to do and explore there. However, it is a big cruise ship place (Sao Miguel also has its share of cruise ship stopovers), and we stayed in Funchal, Madeira, which is the ...
Azores or Madeira as a Component of a Three Week Portugal Trip?
2023年9月19日 · Lisbon (day tour-Sintra) 11. fly Lisbon-Azores 12. Azores 13. Azores 14. Azores 15. Azores 16. Azores 17. Azores 18. fly Azores-Porto 19. Porto 20. Porto 21. train Porto-Coimbra 22. Coimbra 23. train Coimbra-Cascais, overnight in Cascais 24. fly Lisbon-LA. Madeira is also under consideration (in place of the Azores), especially if the weather ...
Should I go to Canary Islands or or the Azores Islands?
2018年3月5日 · The Azores and Madeira are a part of Portugal, while the Canary Islands are a part of Spain. All, have an interesting history and are worth a visit. Not sure what the airfare would cost to go to any of these islands from North America or the European mainland. All the islands are mountainous and very scenic. Madeira is a smaller island than the ...
First-timer’s guide to the Azores - Lonely Planet
2024年2月28日 · The Azores is a destination for all types of travelers, with everything from five-star hotels to local homestays. You can find lodging, food options and island tours to suit all budgets. Your car rental will likely be your biggest expense, especially if you are traveling in high season; try to plan ahead and make your reservations as soon as ...
Madeira or Azores?? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
2015年6月7日 · Back in September 2014 I posted "My 2 cents about visiting the Azores" specifically regarding Sao Miguel and Santa Maria. Since then others have asked questions in their posts/titles about the Azores, you could read them as well for my responses. I have been there almost a dozen times, Madeira only once in 2010. The destinations are very different!
Madeira or the Azores in late September? - Rick Steves
2023年1月31日 · I visited Madeira back in July of 2010, and even there I never felt as though anywhere was too crowded. However, my experience in the Azores since 1994 is what what I know best. At the top of this Portugal forum is where you can access my Freemium Azores guide for more information. This section of the much larger (paid) Azores guide is free to ...
Is it realistic to do Portugal, Madeira and the Azores?
2024年3月19日 · Madeira is quite different than any of the 9 Azores islands. All of them are similar, but unique in what they offer a visitor. I describe all 9 Azores islands in detail, including over 60 days worth of self-guided driving and walking tours. There are literally thousands of places to visit in the Azores, and I have visited and write about them.
This tranquil island has been named the best in Europe
2020年11月6日 · Madeira succeeded over the other nominees - The Azores, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Crete, Cyclades, Cyprus, Guernsey, Jersey, Malta, Sardinia and Sicily. It has also taken the award for world's leading island destination for the past five years, but will have to wait until the Grand Final takes place on November 27 to see if it is the ...
gibraltar , madeira or Azores - Rick Steves Travel Forum
2015年2月24日 · Quaint villages...Azores. Ability to mingle with the locals Rick Steves style...Azores. Easier on the wallet...Azores! Amazing natural landscapes...both, but I feel more so for Azores. Easier driving around the islands...Azores. Madeira has some incredibly steep mountains and windy roads, lesser so in Azores, which makes driving a bit hairy and ...
Madeira - Rick Steves Travel Forum
2023年6月1日 · In hindsight we should have skipped the Azores and stayed longer in Madeira. There is a lot to see and do there especially for those who enjoy outdoor activities. We stayed at the Cliff Bay Resort which was lovely and right on the water. I think if you are only visiting Lisbon tacking on a couple night stay to visit Madeira is worthwhile.