Now expanded to 105 hikes

Vacationing with the weather god! In the Azores, located in the middle of the Atlantic, the most popular weather pattern of Central Europe is brewing: the Azores high. The nine islands - Santa Maria, São Miguel, Pico, Faial, São Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Flores, and Corvo - put their visitors in high spirits. So far untouched by mass tourism, this archipelago belonging to Portugal is a paradise for nature and hiking. The Rother hiking guide "Azores" offers a wide selection of the most beautiful coastal and mountain hikes with 105 tours.

Leisurely walks lead along the coast, through unspoiled nature with an astonishing variety of plants. Challenging mountain hikes take you to great heights, including to Pico, the highest peak in Portugal. Unforgettable impressions will be left by the tours to the towering volcanoes, accompanied by the scent of flowers and sulfur steam. Here, the fire bubbles just beneath the earth's surface - so hot that food is cooked in earth holes. Bubbling sulfur springs, fumaroles, and thermal bath lakes testify to active volcanic activity. Countless deep valleys cut through the volcanic rock, and crater lakes shine a deep blue. From numerous viewpoints, breathtaking views open up onto craters, lakes, gentle hilly landscapes, or the bizarre coastline, framed by the seemingly endless sea.

The author Roman Martin has been exploring the Azores for many years. With his tour suggestions, he presents a comprehensive selection of hikes across all the islands. Each tour includes an overview of the key facts, precise route descriptions, map excerpts with marked routes, and informative elevation profiles. Additionally, GPS data is available for download. With many tips and outstanding photos, the book is the ideal foundation for a successful hiking vacation in the Azores.