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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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