Azores

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Experience the Azores with Star Clippers

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Experience the Azores with Star Clippers Those who enjoy finding hidden gems and quiet

zones in total, but none of which have endured

paradise islands will be impressed with the range

an eruption for over 100 years. The by-product of

of Star Clippers itineraries available. For example, a

volcanic activity on the island has resulted in the

cruise to Cuba and the Cayman Islands will see you

emergence of hot springs, and a visit to the Furnas

visit renowned ports including Cienfuegos (Cuba)

will allow all your aches and pains to simply float

and George Town (Grand Cayman). However, a

away.

Cuba cruise will also allow you to visit untouched

One of Portugal’s Seven Natural Wonders can be

areas, such as the Turtle sanctuary on the relatively

found in Sao Miguel. According to legend, the blue

untouched island of Cayo Largo (Cuba).

and green waters of the Sete Cidades Lake were

Star Clippers also offer a range of transatlantic

formed from the tears of a shepherd and a princess,

journeys, which will enable you to visit a bygone

who shared a forbidden love. Certainly, the mixing

era of trade and experience the essence of historic

of these two bodies of water, combined with the

tall ship sailing. These journeys will also reward

surrounding green landscape will take your breath

you by providing access to a range of smaller

away.

and peaceful islands in the Atlantic, including

It is also worth noting that the island of Sao

the Azorean island of Sao Miguel. This nature

Miguel is home to a well-known pineapple

lover’s paradise is home to breathtaking volcanic

plantation, and a tour will enable you to see the

landscapes, natural hot springs and thunderous

production process and even sample some of these

waterfalls. We take a closer look at some of the

exotic fruits for yourself.

highlights you can expect to see during a visit to the lush green islands of the Azores.

Nature The island of Sao Miguel is volcanic and this becomes clear upon seeing the impressive geological formations. There are six volcanic

Palaces and Churches

the fact that you will get to experience them after

Sao Miguel’s capital, Ponta Delgada, is home to

spending several days traversing the Atlantic

a range of lavish palaces and churches, many of

Sea. On board selected eastbound transatlantic

which were built during a period of significant

itineraries, you will reach the Azores after spending

economic growth between the 16th and 17th

nearly two weeks sailing across the Atlantic out of

centuries. The three imposing churches of ‘Matriz

the Caribbean. After departing the Azores, selected

de Sao Sebastiao’, ‘Sao Pedro’ and ‘Sao Joao’ are

itineraries will also enable you to soak up the sun

must-visit landmarks for anyone seeking to delve

in the Eastern Mediterranean.

into the history of the Azores.

What makes the Azores all the more special is

In terms of palaces, there are many impressive

the fact that you will get to experience them after

landmarks to visit including the ‘Palacio da

spending several days traversing the Atlantic

Conceicao’, ‘Fonte Bela Palace’ and the ‘Santa

Sea. On board selected eastbound transatlantic

Catarina Palace’. The 19th century ‘Sant’Ana Palace’

itineraries, you will reach the Azores after spending

is surrounded by stunning gardens and is currently

nearly two weeks sailing across the Atlantic out of

home to the President of the Regional Government

the Caribbean. After departing the Azores, selected

of the Azores.

itineraries will also enable you to soak up the sun

What makes the Azores all the more special is

in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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