Azores Destination Guide

This peaceful and pristine set of volcanic islands is found far out in the Atlantic Ocean, almost halfway between Europe and America.

A tasca

A tasca

Despite the modern, cosmopolitan feel, the atmosphere is that of an old tavern, with no television or other distractions, as if to say that it's the ideal place for a good chat. And since snacks are a good subject, there's nothing better than sharing the breaded octopus with onion jam or, when they're in season, the limpets. Then there's the carnde de São Miguel, served in a clay bowl and cooked for a day. It's served with rice and bolo lêvedo.