Can I use my phone in the Azores?


Can I use my phone in the Azores? If you have an UNLOCKED cell phone, when you arrive in the Azores, you can stop off at the airport or one of the locations for MEO, Vodafone, or Nos Acores to activate a local number very easy, and it only takes a few minutes.


Are the Azores crowded?

That said, the most popular time of year to visit them is in July and August, the busiest season. For this reason, travelers hoping to avoid crowds should plan their Azores vacations for April through June or September through October, when things are less overwhelming.


What to wear in Azores?

Lightweight coat/windbreaker or raincoat; Walking shoes/sneakers (sandals or flip-flops for pool or dinners only); Comfortable/athletic wear/shorts; Lightweight backpack for walks/hikes.


Is Azores tap water drinkable?

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 touristy is Azores?

But tourism in the Azores, while growing rapidly, is still a blip when compared to other destinations popular with the outdoor adventure set. The total number of tourists who visited the Azores, population 245,000, in 2017 is around 645,000.


Do you need cash in Azores?

#6 Visiting The Azores: You should always have some cash on you. Unlike Portugal's mainland (mostly the Algarve) The Azores do actually accept card in a lot of places. However, there were a few times when the 'card machine was broken' and we had to pay cash.