Is it expensive to visit Azores?

They are expensive to get to, expensive to live on, and generally expensive to visit. Without any direct access to a continent, even the most basic supplies are imported and are priced accordingly. Despite their remote location and a currency of the historically strong Euro, the Azores are gleefully affordable.

How much does it cost to stay in the Azores?

The average accommodation cost in Azores range from: 42 USD (35 EUR) in hostel to 58 USD (49 EUR) in 3 star hotel. Price per night in a luxury hotel in Azores is about 146 USD (124 EUR). Using public transport in Azores comes at a cost of: 2.10 USD (1.80 EUR) for a one-way ticket.

What is the currency in the Azores?

the Euro
What is the official currency used in the Azores? The Azores use the Euro, although most major credit cards are accepted throughout the islands.

Can EU citizens live in the Azores?

The French DOM and Saint-Martin are part of the EU (albeit outside Schengen) and EU citizens can settle there without restriction. The Azores, Madeira and the Canary islands have a similar status. Together they are called “outermost regions” and EU law, including the free movement of persons, applies there by default.

Can you drink water in Azores?

Health & safety in The Azores While mineral water is available in restaurants and shops, it’s safe to drink the tap water in hotels and homes in the Azores, so remember to bring refillable water bottles and keep your family hydrated round the clock.

How do you get around the Azores?

Taking a ferry is the other option to travel around from island to another. It’s a beautiful and inexpensive way to get around Azores. However, keep in mind ferries in Azores have to operate in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, with currents and waves that in some days can be rough.

Can I retire to the Azores?

Is the Azores a good place to retire to? Because of the attraction of the weather, the islands have become something of a hotspot for expat retirees. You will experience few harsh extremes and sufficient rainfall to ensure your garden and the surrounding countryside is always lush, verdant green.

Can foreigners buy property in Azores?

Both foreigners and locals can purchase a property in the Azores, without hitting restrictions or other difficulties.

Are there snakes in Azores?

As for land animals we do not have any snakes or dangerous animals, but we do have hedgehogs, rats, ferrets, and wild rabbits. The bat of the Azores is the only native mammal that you can find in land. The Azores belong to the Macaronesia area, containing a huge number of endemic species of each Island.

Is the Azores poor?

The Azores have been called “Europe’s Hawaii,” sitting 1,000 miles or so west of mainland Portugal and under five hours by plane from the US East Coast. Historically, it’s been a proud but poor area, where agriculture was the main economic driver.