Live Cams in Azores

The Azores, officially known as the Autonomous Region of the Azores (Região Autónoma dos Açores), is a group of islands belonging to Portugal, located in the central Atlantic Ocean. This archipelago consists of nine islands, all sharing a volcanic heritage. For enthusiasts of the great outdoors, the Azores is a true haven, showcasing lush, stunning scenery characterized by its unique landscapes, including volcanic cones, craters, caves, natural hot springs, black-sand beaches, and soaring mountains, with Mount Pico standing as the tallest peak in Portugal. The region is renowned among tourists for activities such as whale and dolphin watching, scuba diving, hiking, bird watching, and geotourism, as well as its natural geothermal features, including underground ovens warmed by volcanic processes. The population of the Azores exceeds 245,000 residents. The capital cities are Angra do Heroísmo, Horta, and Ponta Delgada, while other significant urban areas include Lagoa and Ribeira Grande on São Miguel Island, Praia da Vitória on Terceira Island, and Horta on Faial Island. Key attractions in the Azores encompass whale and dolphin watching, the stunning twin crater lake Lagoa das Sete Cidades, Caldeira das Sete Cidades,