Flores, Azores
Description
Flores is one of the islands of the Azores, member of the western group of islands. Flores is a rugged and wild island. In its complex interior are many crater lakes, called “maar”. Highest point is Pico do Burrinho, 886 m high.
Best walks are on the western side of the island, with spectacular scenery, steep and densely forested slopes, and waterfalls (Ribeira Grande), one of the top spots of the Azores. The island houses many little villages all around.
Check the list of all nine Azores islands.
Links
Facts
- The Azores Islands - Holiday, exploring and adventure in the Azores.
The look and feel is not exactly modern, but the information on hiking in the Azores is good.
- Trails-Azores.com
Marked hiking trails on Flores, with maps and tracks.
- List of volcanoes in Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Reports
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Books

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Azores Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map
- For the best adventures, use the best map. Azores Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map is the most detailed, accurate, toughest, large scale map of these 9 islands that you can buy. Super-Durable Maps now come with a 2 year adventurous use wear and tear guarantee, see Discovery Walking Guides website for details. 1:60,000 scale for each island, Sao... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom

The Book Depository
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Azores Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map
- For the best adventures, use the best map. Azores Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map is the most detailed, accurate, toughest, large scale map of these 9 islands that you can buy. Super-Durable Maps now come with a 2 year adventurous use wear and tear guarantee, see Discovery Walking Guides website for details. 1:60,000 scale for each island, Sao... Read more

Bol.com
Netherlands
2016
Netherlands
2016
- Rother Wandelgidsen - Azoren
- De Rother wandelgids Azoren beschrijft de mooiste kust- en bergwandelingen voor een fantastische wandelvakantie in dit Portugese natuurparadijs. De Azoren bestaan uit de eilanden São Miguel, Santa Maria, Faial, São Jorge, Pico, Terceira, Graciosa, Corvo en Flores. Er zijn veel verschillende wandelmogelijkheden op de eilanden; van wandelingen... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Bol.com
Belgium
2016
Belgium
2016
- Rother Wandelgidsen - Azoren
- De Rother wandelgids Azoren beschrijft de mooiste kust- en bergwandelingen voor een fantastische wandelvakantie in dit Portugese natuurparadijs. De Azoren bestaan uit de eilanden São Miguel, Santa Maria, Faial, São Jorge, Pico, Terceira, Graciosa, Corvo en Flores. Er zijn veel verschillende wandelmogelijkheden op de eilanden; van wandelingen... Read more

De Zwerver
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Vogelgids Birds of the Atlantic Islands: Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde | Bloomsbury
- This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region. It covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Macaronesia (Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores and Cape Verde). Over 450 species are illustrated (By Chris Orgill and Tony Disley) with full details of all the plumages and major... Read more

Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Canary Islands Travel Guide
- The Canary Islands (Spanish: Islas Canarias) are an Atlantic territory of Spain on the west coast of Africa, near to Morocco, Cape Verde and the archipelagos of the Azores Islands and Madeira Islands.Gran Canaria The largest island by population, its capital city (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) has the shared title of capital of the Canaries.... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Canary Islands Travel Guide
- The Canary Islands (Spanish: Islas Canarias) are an Atlantic territory of Spain on the west coast of Africa, near to Morocco, Cape Verde and the archipelagos of the Azores Islands and Madeira Islands.Gran Canaria The largest island by population, its capital city (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) has the shared title of capital of the Canaries.... Read more

Bol.com
Netherlands
2016
Netherlands
2016
- Azores
- The sixth edition of the only full-blown guide to the beguiling islands of this mid-Atlantic Portugese archipelagoBradt's Azores guidebook is the only comprehensive guidebook to the nine-island archipelago, a nature-lovers' wilderness perched at the western extremity of Europe in the mid-Atlantic, and one of the best places in the world for... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Bol.com
Belgium
2016
Belgium
2016
- Azores
- The sixth edition of the only full-blown guide to the beguiling islands of this mid-Atlantic Portugese archipelagoBradt's Azores guidebook is the only comprehensive guidebook to the nine-island archipelago, a nature-lovers' wilderness perched at the western extremity of Europe in the mid-Atlantic, and one of the best places in the world for... Read more

De Zwerver
Netherlands
2016
Netherlands
2016
- Reisgids Azores - Azoren | Bradt
- Voor vele landen net zo goed, zo niet beter dan de Planet. Beduidend soberder uitgevoerd, maar ook met veel informatie voor backpackers en met veel kaartmateriaal. Een aanrader! Bradt's Azores guidebook is the only comprehensive guidebook to the nine-island archipelago, a nature-lovers' wilderness perched at the western extremity of Europe in... Read more

Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Ultimate Wildlife Destinations
- This book combines the desire for ever more adventurous activities with our long-standing passion for wildlife, all the while infused with responsible travel themes and conservation topics. From tracking jaguars in Brazil to snorkelling with whale sharks in Honduras, and from hiking in Transylvania's Carpathian Mountains in search of European... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Ultimate Wildlife Destinations
- This book combines the desire for ever more adventurous activities with our long-standing passion for wildlife, all the while infused with responsible travel themes and conservation topics. From tracking jaguars in Brazil to snorkelling with whale sharks in Honduras, and from hiking in Transylvania's Carpathian Mountains in search of European... Read more

Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- LAN Sluder's Guide to Mainland Belize
- Surprise This travel guide focuses on Mainland Belize, and it's the only guide in print that does. Many travelers come to Belize mainly for its islands and atolls, with their great diving, snorkeling, fishing and other marine sports. That's totally understandable. However, many of us also value Belize for what it offers on the Mainland. There... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- LAN Sluder's Guide to Mainland Belize
- Surprise This travel guide focuses on Mainland Belize, and it's the only guide in print that does. Many travelers come to Belize mainly for its islands and atolls, with their great diving, snorkeling, fishing and other marine sports. That's totally understandable. However, many of us also value Belize for what it offers on the Mainland. There... Read more

Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Island Interludes
- "Romantic islands in the sun. Dreams of Sicily, Canary Islands, Malta, Cyprus, Madeira, and even further north to the distant Azores lying in the Atlantic Ocean. All of these I hungrily devoured from the pages of travel articles and over many years of looking at an atlas of the world. Everything seemed a distant dream until life had other... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Island Interludes
- "Romantic islands in the sun. Dreams of Sicily, Canary Islands, Malta, Cyprus, Madeira, and even further north to the distant Azores lying in the Atlantic Ocean. All of these I hungrily devoured from the pages of travel articles and over many years of looking at an atlas of the world. Everything seemed a distant dream until life had other... Read more

Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Island Interludes
- "Romantic islands in the sun. Dreams of Sicily, Canary Islands, Malta, Cyprus, Madeira, and even further north to the distant Azores lying in the Atlantic Ocean. All of these I hungrily devoured from the pages of travel articles and over many years of looking at an atlas of the world. Everything seemed a distant dream until life had other... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Island Interludes
- "Romantic islands in the sun. Dreams of Sicily, Canary Islands, Malta, Cyprus, Madeira, and even further north to the distant Azores lying in the Atlantic Ocean. All of these I hungrily devoured from the pages of travel articles and over many years of looking at an atlas of the world. Everything seemed a distant dream until life had other... Read more

Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Azores
- The Azores, previously known primarily in connection with weather maps, has drawn more and more visitors in recent years. Nine different islands of volcanic origin belong to this archipelago, which, politically, belongs to Portugal. Corvo, the smallest of the Azores, measures only 17 square kilometres, compared to São Miguel at 757. The island... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Azores
- The Azores, previously known primarily in connection with weather maps, has drawn more and more visitors in recent years. Nine different islands of volcanic origin belong to this archipelago, which, politically, belongs to Portugal. Corvo, the smallest of the Azores, measures only 17 square kilometres, compared to São Miguel at 757. The island... Read more

Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Libros de Colorear Para Adultos Volume 6
- El libro de colorear para adultos mas vendido BONO GRATIS - 20+ Paginas Exclusivas a Todo Color (Valoradas en 27 )- Descuentos Exclusivos sobre Nuevos Libros Publicados- Mayor Oferta Regular de Ilustraciones Gratuitas Vista previa de lo que hay dentro => http: //bit.ly/vol6preview Relajate y alejate del estres del dia a dia Los libros de... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Libros de Colorear Para Adultos Volume 6
- El libro de colorear para adultos mas vendido BONO GRATIS - 20+ Paginas Exclusivas a Todo Color (Valoradas en 27 )- Descuentos Exclusivos sobre Nuevos Libros Publicados- Mayor Oferta Regular de Ilustraciones Gratuitas Vista previa de lo que hay dentro => http: //bit.ly/vol6preview Relajate y alejate del estres del dia a dia Los libros de... Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
2015
United Kingdom
2015
- Azores: Car Tours and Walks
- The Azores in the Sunflower Landscapes guide series; exploring the best walking and touring possibilities in the region or area. Detailed information about touring by hired car or public transport, as well as on foot, is provided, helping walkers to navigate and plan day-trips. Shorter strolls are also included as an alternative for each main... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

De Zwerver
Netherlands
2015
Netherlands
2015
- Wandelgids Azores - Azoren | Sunflower books
- Wandelgids: vele dagtochten worden degelijk beschreven met openbaar vervoer informatie, goede routebeschrijvingen en kaartmateriaal. Tevens enkele autotochten. Deze gids staat goed bekend! Engelstalig, want nederlandstalige is uitverkocht en niet meer leverbaar. 5 car tours (on São Miguel, Terceira and Faial), 30+ long and short walks, 21... Read more

Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Sheila's Guide to Lesser Sundra Islands, Indonesia (Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo, Rin
- Why Visit the Lesser Sundra Islands? The main focus of those in-the-know is to see the Komodo Dragons, the largest lizard on earth; vegetate on Lombok beaches; hike up active volcanoes; snorkel and dive around the popular Gili Islands and Flores. Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo, Rinca and Flores are all part of the Lesser Sundra Islands; each known for... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Sheila's Guide to Lesser Sundra Islands, Indonesia (Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo, Rin
- Why Visit the Lesser Sundra Islands? The main focus of those in-the-know is to see the Komodo Dragons, the largest lizard on earth; vegetate on Lombok beaches; hike up active volcanoes; snorkel and dive around the popular Gili Islands and Flores. Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo, Rinca and Flores are all part of the Lesser Sundra Islands; each known for... Read more

De Zwerver
Netherlands
2014
Netherlands
2014
- Wandelgids Wanderfüher Azoren | Dumont
- Duitstalige wandelgids met goede beschrijvingen van de tochten, schetsmatige maar wel redelijke kaarten en heel wat praktische informatie per wandeling. Wandern durch die faszinierenden Landschaften der neun Azoreninseln mit Gipfelbesteigungen des Monte Escuro und Touren durch urwüchsige Wälder, über schroffe Felsküsten, zu gewaltigen... Read more
- Also available from:
- Kompass, Germany

Kompass
Germany
2011
Germany
2011
- DuMont Wanderführer Azoren
- Herrliche Gipfeltouren, Panoramawege und Küstenwanderungen erwarten Sie auf den Inseln São Miguel, Santa Maria, Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico, Faial, Flores und Corvo mitten im Atlantik. Jede der 35 Touren ermöglicht einen perfekten Wandertag: Exakte Wegbeschreibung, Karte und Höhenprofil sind jeweils durch die zugeordneten Wegpunkte eng... Read more
Maps

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Pico - Candelaria - Azores 10
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- S. Jorge - Calheta - Azores 18
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- S. Miguel - Bretanha - Azores 26
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Flores South - Azores 2
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Pico - S.Mateus - Azores 11
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- S. Jorge - Faja do Sanguinhal - Azores 19
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- S. Miguel - Candelaria - Azores 27
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Corvo - Azores 3
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Pico - Lajes do Pico - Azores 12
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- S. Jorge - Topo - Azores 20
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- S. Miguel - Ribeira Grande - Azores 28
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Faial - North Beach - Azores 4
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Pico - Piedade - Azores 13
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Santa Cruz da Graciosa - Azores 21
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more

Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- S. Miguel - Maia - Azores 29
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more
Walking holidays
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Indonesië - Flores Lombok Komodo en Bali
- Ontdek op een actieve manier een onbekender stukje Indonesië.Start op het vakantie-eiland Bali waar je een paar -heerlijk ontspannen- 'downhill' fietstochten maakt. Vlieg naar Flores, een van de Kleine Sunda-eilanden en maak kennis met de nog heel traditionele dorpen Bena, Luba en Beleraghi. Beklim de Kelimutu vulkaan met haar 3 oogstrelende... Read more