How do you get from Azores to Flores?

Getting to Flores The most convenient way to get to Flores is by plane. SATA has flights connecting the airport at Santa Cruz das Flores to Corvo, Terceira, Faial and São Miguel islands. If you’re traveling in summer, taking a ferry is another option to get to Flores.

Where is Flores Island in the Azores?

Flores Island, Portuguese Ilha das Flores, westernmost island of the Portuguese Azores archipelago, in the North Atlantic. It forms, together with the Ilha do Corvo, the Santa Cruz group.

Where can I swim in Flores?

The natural tidal pools of Santa Cruz and the beaches near Lajes das Flores are good for swim, along with the pebbled beach of Fajã Grande. Swimming is also possible in the ponds formed by the waterfalls at Poço do Bacalhau and Ribeira Grande.

How do you get around Flores?

Getting Around Flores

1. Bus: You can book a spot on a local or tourist bus with most hotels on the island.
2. Hire a Car: If you want to hire a car, keep in mind that the roads aren’t in the best condition.
3. Flights: You can save time by flying into the various airports around the island.

How big is Flores Island Azores?

141 km²
Flores Island/Area

How many days do you need in Azores?

In general, you should be able to see all the highlights on most Azores islands in 2-3 days. The only exception is São Miguel, the largest island, where we recommend staying at least 5-7 days.

Who owns Flores Island?

Flores island (Indonesian: Pulau Flores) is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, a group of islands in the eastern half of Indonesia. The population was 2,039,373 in the 2020 Census (including various offshore islands) and the largest towns are Maumere and Ende. The name Flores is the Portuguese word for “Flowers”.

What is Flores famous?

Flores is known for its fields which are actually rice paddies although not in the traditional sense. The fields in Flores are called lingko or spider web fields as the rice terraces are arranged in a spider web formation with each part of the web assigned to a different family in the area.

Is Flores Guatemala worth visiting?

Today Flores is visited by travellers from all over the world due to its proximity to Tikal, the most famous Maya ruin in Guatemala. It is one of the safest spots in all of Petén and an attraction in itself – the colourful, red-roofed colonial buildings cobbled streets are worth visiting.

Is Komodo island worth visiting?

The islands of Komodo are also a great place for tourists to enjoy the pink beach, as well as to go scuba diving! Don’t expect to have a photographic memory, so bring along your smartphone and take pictures of everything. Especially when the dragons of Komodo come out!

How big is the island of Flores in the Azores?

The island of Flores is 16.6 km long and has 12.2 km at its maximum width, which translates into a surface of 141.4 sq. km. Together with the island of Corvo, which is 17.9 km away, it forms the Western Group of the Azores Archipelago. The European Continent has its westernmost point on this piece of land where 3 793 people live (2011 data).

What’s the best way to get to Flores Azores?

SATA has flights connecting the airport at Santa Cruz das Flores to Corvo, Terceira, Faial and São Miguel islands. If you’re traveling in summer, taking a ferry is another option to get to Flores. You can get to Lajes from Horta (Faial) using the yellow line of Atlântico Line. It’s like driving in Jurassic Park, but with more friendly fauna.

What to do on the island of Flores?

Flores is the place to go full TLC and go chase some waterfalls. Even though its name literally translates as “flowers”, for me Flores is the island of water. Gorgeous lakes, creeks snaking through the hills, and towering waterfalls cascading into lakes or plunging down into the Ocean – all of this give me Avatar vibes.

When is the best time to visit Flores?

The best time to visit Flores is definitely during summertime, between July and September. It’s also when everyone will visit, but it will give you a higher chance of warm temperatures and sunnier days. I’d avoid coming between November and February when heavy rains and strong gasps of wind hit the island quite often.