@destinationinspiration: They call it the Hawaii of Europe… but does it live up to the hype?? 📍 This is the Azores 🇵🇹 Sitting in the middle of the Atlantic, these nine volcanic islands are some of the most raw, wild, and untouched places in Europe. Picture emerald crater lakes, natural hot springs, black-sand beaches, dramatic cliffs, and waterfalls hidden in the jungle Here’s where I recommend going: 🛁 Soak in the natural hot springs of Furnas 🥾 Hike around the twin lakes of Sete Cidades 🐬 Go dolphin & whale watching 🌋 Drive up to the top of the volcanic crater 🍲 Eat cozido (a traditional meal cooked by the heat of the volcano) And the best part? It’s way more affordable than most people expect Would you add the Azores to your Europe bucket list? 🇵🇹🌴 #azores #azoresislands #PlacesToVisit #europeansummer #bucketlisttravel

Nicki Heiman :

Why did I think the Azores were in Florida?

Grissel 🌙✨ :

How was the weather??

Victoria Nguyen :

Madeira, Portugal is amazing as well

PurelyJoyfulTravel :

This looks incredible 😍

mh.0183 :

poland is peak ngl

NessaOnaTrip :

Wow! Thank you added to my list 😍✈️

breana_mcadam :

I don’t understand why my family would leave here to move to Massachusetts 😭

dave :

I mean if americsn doesn't know it exists...doesnt mean..

Napoleonic Mapper 🇫🇷 👑 :

that's portugal ain't it

Tati303 :

Well this is a 10k trip

buffon 🇵🇹 :

i actually live there... wanna meet?

Jillian Crawford :

Having been to both Hawaii and the Azores, I have to say they’re both gorgeous places, but other than that the two are not at all like the other.

Jenna :

Hawaii is lemuria and azores is Atlantis

Yolanda 🇵🇹 :

This is where I was born [Heartwarming]

halamatej :

Sid :

My grandparents used to be stationed at the military base in the Azores. I grew up hearing stories of the Azores. I had no idea THIS is where they lived. Wow.

Kristin and Kyle :

Is 2027 the year we finally make this trip happen?!

the life of Bri :

You should also check out Madeira. It’s not far from this but same vibes

slipade haren :

Was there last week and it is better than the pictures and videos🤩🤩

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going there on a school trip ❤️‍🩹

National Geographic Travel :

It definitely lives up to the hype 💯

voyagevibe365 :

Is the cost comparable to visiting Hawaii?

amy :

How much $$$

Alex🇵🇹 :

My family is from there