One of the great joys of visiting the Azores is the spontaneous discovery of local events. I didn’t plan on attending two late-night festivals in
Third week of July, I had the pleasure of attending a delightful local event: the Hot Bread & Tea by Moonlight Festival in the
This summer, the Municipality of Ponta Delgada launched its fantastic Summer Night Program, filling the evenings with live music, dance, and cultural events. It’s a
On the second Sunday of August, I went Ponta Delgada to pick up my bike and grab some lunch, I stumbled upon an unexpected and
Every July, the city of Ribeira Grande transforms for its largest event of the year: the Feira Quinhentista! This medieval festival, running from July 9th
The day after the Marchas de São Pedro brings a unique tradition to the village of Ribeira Seca: the Desfile das Cavalhadas. This event, a
When you visit São Miguel, you quickly learn that food is at the heart of the culture. One of the most cherished culinary traditions is
Staying at Golden Mermaid Villa puts you right in the heart of some of São Miguel’s most vibrant cultural events. One of my favorites is
When you visit the nearby town of Ribeira Seca, you’ll see a beautiful decoration called “Alampadas de São Pedro.” These unique arrangements, made from local
Today marks Father’s Day in the United States, but you might be surprised to learn that this isn’t a universal date. In the Azores and
June 10th is Portugal Day, or Dia de Portugal, a national holiday celebrated annually across the country and by Portuguese communities worldwide. This day holds
Monday, June 9th is a special day across the entire archipelago—it’s Azores Day, or Dia da Região Autónoma dos Açores. Celebrated on all nine Azorean
