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Things you didn't know about the Azores.

Surprising, weird, and wonderful facts about these islands. From volcanic geology to cows, tea, and everything in between.

🔥Yep. That's true.

“Can You Experience Four Seasons in One Day in the Azores?”
🤨Well... kinda.

“Is it true that Azoreans put Pimenta da Terra (hot sauce) on almost everything?”
🤨Well... kinda.

“Is it true that in the Azores restaurants bring starters you didn’t order… and you still have to pay for them?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is Pico really the highest mountain in all of Portugal?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is it true that the sand on Azorean beaches is black?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is it true that tourists forget how roundabouts work when they land in the Azores?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is it true there’s always a local who knows the weather better than the forecast?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is it true that basically every Azorean has family in Canada?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“In the Azores, you’re always one conversation away from a cousin.”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Can Azoreans instantly spot a tourist?”
🤨Well... kinda.

“Do Azoreans complain about tourists while living off tourism?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is it true that in the Azores fireworks go off at 6 in the morning?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is it true that in the Azores you’ll find picnic tables literally on the side of the road?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is the weather forecast in the Azores basically just a suggestion?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is it true you can bathe in natural hot springs in the Azores?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is it true that the Azores is one of the best places in the world for whale watching?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is it true the Azores sit on three tectonic plates?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is it true that you can cook food underground in the Azores?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Romarias de São Miguel (Romeiros) is one of the oldest and most powerful religious traditions in the Azores.”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is it true that in the Azores we have a Christmas tradition called ‘The Baby Jesus Pees’?”
🤨Well... kinda.

“Is it true that Azoreans clap on the plane when it lands?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is it true that in the Azores you can eat for free for weeks during Espírito Santo?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is Santo Cristo dos Milagres the biggest religious event in the Azores?”
🔥Yep. That's true.

“Is it normal to see cows in the middle of the road in the Azores?”

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