São Miguel House Prices Down 3.1% from July to August.
In a season that usually brings record home sales and price hikes, the São Miguel property market took an unexpected turn this summer. After hitting a market peak in July 2025, by mid August the prices had already fallen 3.1% (€2,230/m² to €2,162/m²) which although seems minor it is an absolutely unheard of midsummer drop…
The Azores Property Market, Fact or Fiction?
After a long debate with a close friend I became curious about what he calls a ‘Tinkerbell Market of São Miguel’, referring to the fairy from Peter Pan, and how he’s very comfortable describing this radical Azores real estate inflation as smoke and mirrors that, when people would simply stop believing in it, will fade…
What does the privatisation of Açores Airlines (SATA) mean for the Azores?
Azores Airlines (previously known as the SATA group) has been losing in the high tens of millions annually and will sell their controlling stake of the airline to private investors. What could this mean for you, a normal person? The up side and what to expect:- The airline will more than likely become more efficient,…
Are property prices in São Miguel falling?
It’s time to explore the likelihood that property prices on São Miguel are falling for the first time in over 15 years. Since 2010 the largest of the Azores islands has been seeing a steady and dramatic increase in price per square meter not only in the more populated areas but across the island as…
Where can I find a Beer Garden in São Miguel?
The island of São Miguel has a lot to offer, but sometimes you just need to stop, take a drink under a sun umbrella and listen to some music. Beer Gardens are very common around central Europe but where might you find something similar here in the Azores? There are a few spots, let us…
Indoor Bouldering in Ponta Delgada
ESCALAVA!the bouldering project Ponta Delgada really needed! Here in Ponta Delgada inside the Premissa Hibrida alternative sports and art space, just a ten minute walk from the city center, is the Escalava Climbing wall. Shoes, chalk, desk space, wifi and coffee. The bouldering is open to everyone to try during their social Monday hours between…
Free things to do in the city of Ponta Delgada, São Miguel.
Our little one-stop info drop for when you’re in Ponta Delgada on a budget – plot twist: all these things are free to enjoy. We live in Ponta Delgada and you don’t need to pay money to enjoy every sight, taste and experience. Here’s my short list of the best options and I’ll add the…
Geocaching on the Azores
To put it plainly, the Azores are a Geocaching Mecca! For the beginners, for those advanced, for the niche Geocachers who wouldn’t look twice at a Cache with a difficulty rating lower than a 4 on a 3+ terrain trail, it’s all here and there are thousands of them. What is Geocaching? For anyone who…
Are there Dangerous or Venomous Animals on the Azores Islands?
Backpackers are going to get out there in the wilder lands of the Azores Islands and possibly take advantage of the free campsites around Sao Miguel, but what do you need to keep an eye out for? Are the Azores islands safe? I’ll go into detail below. Long story short here, you don’t have much…
The Best Snorkeling Spots on São Miguel Island
Yes, São Miguel does have a Decathlon, it’s in Ponta Delgada so if you don’t have a snorkel and mask you can grab a cheapo there! There are a whole load of great places to see the underwater world without scuba diving but here are my top five! REMEMBER: In Portugal a red flag means…
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