Is Azores Worth the Hype? #azores #travel #trevelvlogs

20 Oct 2023 · 1 min

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In this travel vlog excerpt, the creator shares essential advice for visiting the Azores, emphasizing the need to rent a car to access the many hidden attractions beyond limited public transport. They highlight the affordability of meals (€5‑€7) and beer (€1), making the islands budget‑friendly. The narrator describes key natural sights—geysers, hot springs, and a paid botanical garden—before focusing on the iconic Sete Cidades crater with its striking blue and green lakes and views of the Atlantic. An abandoned hotel near the crater provides an adventurous backdrop, with the host likening the exploration to an Indiana Jones‑style treasure hunt and concluding with a rooftop view that captures both the crater and the ocean.

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Okay, quick tip, you definitely need a car. Trust me, there are too many hidden gems to rely on the scant public transport. And the cost of living? Solid local meal for about €5 to €7 and beer for €1. It's pretty affordable compared to other European hotspots. Highlights? Geysers, hot springs, and this botanical garden I paid to get into and didn't even regret for a second. But the crown jewel, Sete Cidades. Picture this, blue and green lakes inside a volcanic crater and the Atlantic Ocean just chilling on the other side. And get this, there was an abandoned hotel right next to it. Exploring that abandoned hotel had me feeling like a mix of Indiana Jones and a kid in a candy store. Alright, so finally made it to the rooftop of the abandoned hotel and this is the vibe. Still see the crater and you can't forget the Atlantic Ocean over there.