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Get in touchIn Part Four of Mark Stratton's blog series, Faial is his final destination. Known as 'The Blue Island', Faial has become the resting place of transatlantic sailors. Unfortunately Mark's trip was cut short here, however, his blog depicts how much there is still left to see and do in this picturesque island...
Mark Stratton continues his journey around the Azores, and in Part Three of his blog, you can read about his time spent in Pico. Pico is the youngest island in the Azorean island chain, dramatically emphasised by the colossal presence of Pico Volcano, Portugal’s highest peak. However, Pico isn't only famed for its volcanic structure, but also for its wine and whale-watching tourism.
Read Mark Stratton's second instalment about his trip to the Azores. In Part Two of this blog, Mark discusses his exhilarating experience whale and dolphin watching.
Sunvil guest, Alison Rice, details her experiences of travel in June 2021 and the delights she discovered on Corfu and Paxos.
The nine volcanic islands of the Azores, Europe’s westernmost outpost - some 1000km into the Atlantic off the Portuguese mainland - are something quite different. And certainly, it’s fair to say, almost completely unknown. Travel journalist Mark Stratton is travelling to Sao Miguel, Pico and Faial. Read about his experience visiting these unique islands.