HOW TO TRAVEL AZORES in 2024 (São Miguel Island) | Ultimate 7-Day Itinerary

[@martinecarvalho6095]

I’ve been to São Miguel 11 times to see my family and you visited much more in 7 days than I did for the past 11 years! Nicely done!

[@TheMattJames]

Ahh thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@welchphilip]

Haha can I come visit?

[@zundapp80cc]

How much you spend in totaly

[@martinecarvalho6095]

@@zundapp80cc depends! Around 500-700€

[@livingmybestlife6380]

Any good hotel recommendations ?

[@brassado3981]

Amazing man! Being a local, its fantastic so see that people from other points of the planet enjoy so much our island and our archipelago. Great Video. Keep up!

[@TheMattJames]

Amazing place, love it lots

[@Manufernandesss]

I am thinking about to travel there also alone! Haha any possibility to get in contact, cause you are local 👌

[@ines.melooo]

proud to say that i live in this island since birth and i'm glad you enjoyed your stay!

[@diogojcorreia]

Lovely! As a local, I felt really proud that you enjoyed staying here. One thing I wanna point is places order, it's an island and you get relatively fast wherever you want to go, but it's more convenient to visit someparts in some days (for eg visiting the north in some days and the rest of days south) than going around from one tip to another. I'm pointing out this, because alot of people will come to the island with the ilusion that everything is like 10min away. Don't do it on the order of the video especially if you don't get a rental car for yourself. Also don't expect to have Dubai weather every day around here, the weather can be a b%tch and change alot ahah, be prepared :P Cheers!

[@draganveselinovic5891]

I was thinking about buying a mountain bike, and using that as a form of travel while on the Azores Islands. As a local, do you have any thoughts on this? Is there a place to buy second-hand bikes?

[@beatazdanowska5922]

I am planing a trip for a week this July. Don't want to drive, do you have any suggestions ? Are there buses or other forms of transportation?

[@ZachBinder95]

How is the language barrier in general in restaurants and in public for strictly english speakers?

[@diogojcorreia]

@@ZachBinder95 I would say 90% of the people really speaks english, you should be okay tbh.

[@xtremeyoylecake]

Thanks I wanna go back there someday to visit my family :)

[@leavingin5]

Great video! Azores is still underrated destination. Sao Miguel offer so much, and outside of this itinerary I think discovering the hikes and waterfalls around the more remote east side is a must, as well as go diving, which you can do even around Ponta Delgada.

[@diogobeltrao5008]

Awesome video! That was almost the perfect way to visit S. Miguel, think you just miss 4 things: Lagoa do congro and the hike is also nice; Mosteiros Beach - you get huge shots from the black sand beach to the green/dark stone imponent hill, its exceptional when a little foggy; without a doubt Galego restaurant has the best and classic beef in açores; and Saca rolhas restaurant also a place to go but little expensive.

[@TheMattJames]

I’ll have to add these in next time!

[@julesjustgettingby]

added these to my list, thank you!!

[@laurawolford9499]

Thank you!!!❤

[@nishitdronographer718]

This place is heaven on Earth thanks Matt for the wonderful coverage!!

[@TheMattJames]

it sure is! glad you enjoyed it

[@MotherTuckerofficial]

Last year your video randomly popped up after a video I was watching. I'm so glad it did as ive just got back from my first visit to the azores and its incredibly even in winter. Don't know if we were lucky but the weather was perfect the whole week. Spent 2 days at furnas and was completely blown away how stunning and unique it is. Thank you

[@TheMattJames]

Glad it helped!

[@RichRobinson]

Great video. The guide is a beauty, very photogenic. You did well there! Thanks.

[@adamsmithelec]

I’m in taverna açor as we speak, eating the pork and pineapple bruschetta. Can confirm it is very nice. I asked the waiter who confirmed that the jam is made from pineapples grown on the island. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@TheMattJames]

Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@waynedodds5839]

Ryanair once a week from Stansted - direct about 4 hours and cheap … this island is paradise on earth, if you like hiking, it looks like Ireland, Derbyshire & the Lake District all rolled into one .. I’ve been there 6 times now and this island just does not stop giving…

[@leabell93]

What day of the week??

[@cozyhaven6835]

@@leabell93 Saturdays. And in summer on Tuesdays as well.

[@daliabohn]

Thank you for your incredible guide. I was in the azores with my sister and we checked out many of your ideas and ate at the same restaurants. Just an incredible place to visit and you made the research part with this video so much easier and faster 🙌🏼

[@TheMattJames]

I’m so glad it helped!

[@michaelfoeofevil5587]

There are direct flights from London to the Azores. if fact British Airways has a flight that goes to the second largest of Terceira . Ryan air I believe flies directly to the Azores. The Azores about 20-years ago was ignored or not many people bothered to see it's stunning beauty. My girlfriend and extended our stay from 5-days to four weeks. Beautiful beyond words.

[@Jetmab04]

🤗 I'm just back from my first 5 day visit and, already planning my next visit...9 wonderful islands sure can't be seen in just 5 days - 5 weeks seem more realistic!! PS. I flew Ryanair via Lisbon from Dublin!

[@unknown2know222]

Sooo what a weird coincidence, just scroling and finding your vid reveals that Im the guy that pick your voucher in Terra Nostra xD. Also Lidia goes there soo many times and she is awesome . Got yourself a new subscriber love the vid

[@TheMattJames]

Haha thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@ghanwin]

Liked and subbed ! Top quality content here, hope to see you channel grow :)

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks!

[@kohls350]

Great content! Love how thorough you were! Just booked a stay and tours with Out of the Blue because you made it look so good!

[@TheMattJames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anomalousviewer3164]

@ Matt James, how much did the whole trip cost excluding flights?

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

Heading there shortly and so excited! Great video! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@TheMattJames]

Enjoy!

[@zenaidagalangcerdena]

A very nice vlog and so wonderful sharing your experience and aDventures

[@rubenpaiva5792]

You've experienced the island better in 7 days then I have in 30 years! Great job with the video.

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed it

[@joaojaneiro4848]

I am azorean Sou açoriano

[@Sara-bw8xi]

All your travel vlogs are over the top good! I never saw someone doing it the way you do. I really can’t believe the talent here. It’s so entertaining and informative and all the places you visited are on my bucket list just because of you. Especially Madeira. Which was the thing giving me total peace thanks to your vlog back then.

[@TheMattJames]

Thank you so much! 😊✈️

[@livefast-xc8lm]

Agreed. Better than a lot of these channels that have over millions of subs. You will be there one day!

[@nicolephelps5036]

Awesome video, great tips, THANK YOU!

[@martinibianco9645]

Tomorrow we will be there :) Thanks a lot for your video, we'll know where to go.

[@FromAddis]

Great video. Well done. My wife and I are living here temporarily and you’ve really captured the place! One thing though - there are direct flights from London and several other European and US cities. Take care!

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks! Yes you’re right there are some direct flights, but few, so chances are you will be flying through somewhere 😊✈️

[@Just_Jelle]

Your videos are always so high-energy- I love them. I recently went to my first Azorean island (Terceira) 2 weeks ago and loved it so much. I’m looking forward to visiting /experiencing the others. 🙂

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks so much! And yessss I would love to visit Terceira

[@robvangelder7913]

Such a big fan from your videos. Great video Matt as always! I planned to visit the Azores in 2024, which carhire company do you recommend for the Azores?

[@Nico-ys6oc]

This video was very well shot and informative. What time of the year did you go?

[@azoresgps]

Muito bom! :) Obrigado pela visita.

[@beatazdanowska5922]

Fantastic video! Thank you Matt. My bf and I are planning a week on the island this July - your tips are super helpful!

[@sugreev2001]

The Azores have been high on my travel to-do list for ages. But there is a high certainty that I’ll be travelling to all the Portuguese islands in the near future (🤞) and the one thing I’m sure to do for preparation is watch your videos for my itinerary. Great content.

[@robertosecci6376]

HI! First of all, congratulations for the beautiful video! I wanted to ask if it gets dark very early at the end of October and how did you find it regarding safety/crime? Is it safe to go alone on the trails?

[@azoresgps]

Not safe be alone in trails, nobody will hurt you, but you can hurt yourself (like fall or break some bone), we have some missing tourists here, and some fatal incidents :( dont go alone!! you can go hiking in groups

[@denniscarter-ei6yl]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Well done!

[@cathybyrne9347]

Hi, Enjoyed the video and all the great suggestions. I tried to book the walking tour but there's no availability. Is there a way of connecting with Lydia to arrange a tour? Thanks in advance for your help!

[@teflontravels]

This is awesome, wicked video mate. Planning my trip for next year

[@TheMattJames]

Have fun!

[@tilob.7664]

Thanks for the Tips, it's very helpful before you start the Trip to SAO Miguel.

[@anastasiiachornai2751]

Thank you for this video. Unexpectedly beautiful place.

[@lifetimeexpat3905]

What month/dates was your trip? I’m trying to decide if we should wait until next July or just go this late October.

[@PatriciaSilva-uz5nt]

Amazing!! 🤩 was born and raised in São Miguel! Happy you explored it and enjoyed 😍 the Azores is filled with surprise boxes! ☺️☺️☺️ there are direct flights from Stanstead with Ryanair every Saturday 😏😏

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks!

[@Jessgodtmark]

How many of these activities were done w the hostel tours?

[@karitapuusta97]

Really nice video! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks!

[@JuliaJacobss]

This video is so thorough, thank you so much!!

[@TheMattJames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JCMM2]

My husband and I get in our car rental and travel the whole island . We never have a set place to go we just say let’s go this way today. We have visited many of the places you have shown here. The cosido is delicious! I will be setting up some of the tours on the app “get your guide” I just downloaded it , like the jeep tour and whale watching it’s definitely something my husband and I wanted to try. I love traveling to São Miguel. Mosteiros is where I always stay. They have a wonder natural pool ( Poço da Pedra ) that is so beautiful, and our family is there.

[@Sloo_me]

Beautiful video 🥰❤️ and i appreciate you

[@yvonnewolters1034]

Brilliant vlog. Thank you.

[@osvaldofrias1921]

I love the Azores can't wait to visit this summer !

[@TheMattJames]

You’ll love it!

[@lizzparlow5639]

I’m visiting in October 💗 I can’t WAIT

[@ClaiMere]

Love your videos very detailed and informative. Magnificient views there in canonieng and every place you been the scenery are beautiful.

[@TheMattJames]

thanks so much clai!

[@IBNHATTUTA]

What an amazing video 🎉

[@TheMattJames]

Thank you! 😁

[@S-zz6fl]

Hi Matt! I’m looking into going to the Azores OR Madeira. I’m just curious what you recommend?

[@paulineverriere8054]

This was best video I’ve seen…so in-depth…..this is on bucket list

[@aym1240]

Can’t wait for more 😎

[@TheMattJames]

They’re coming!

[@ryancap1188]

I lived in sao miguel for 25 years, and you need a life time to discover all its beauty, one of the last jobs I did as a contractor in the island has renovate the terra Nostra hotel , lots of good memories

[@TheMattJames]

So true! Beautiful place

[@udanyczlowiek100]

Hi, very helpful video! You did't mentioned - in which month did you visited the Azores?

[@meesalikeu]

i can’t believe how much you did, but thank you so much for doing as much as possible - we are planning a trip.

[@TheMattJames]

Have fun!

[@xoxojuliejohnson]

OMG I love travel videos, I'm so glad I found your channel!

[@TheMattJames]

Thank you Julie!!

[@spiritofjapan]

A very cool guide to the Azores! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheMattJames]

Thank you!!

[@claudiaazzopardi8835]

Just got back from a week on Sao Miguel - your video definitely helped with the landmarks, especially the abandoned hotel which was amazing. Unfortunately there was a bacteria in the water's and all the caldeiras were closed and being cleaned but we still enjoyed the island.

[@TheMattJames]

Glad I could help!

[@border-less]

The best travel vlog I've ever watched...

[@James69Holden]

Fantastic video. My wife and I will travel to Sao Miguel in 2 weeks, we can not wait! What kind of drone are you using?

[@donnadwarika6370]

Matt love all your travel so great to see and thank you

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks for watching!

[@aronlucaskristiansson]

Well done, Matt. I thoroughly enjoyed watching your trip on this grey, rainy, summer's morning in Glasgow. This is such an addictive travelogue, rich with beautiful shots and drone footage. You did a variety of trips here (beach, history, action/adventure) and covered lodgings and food, too. You've captured all the 'minutiae' of the destination in your video which gives such a powerful sense of place, and true feeling of escapism, when watching your video from afar. I have watched quite a few travel videos on KZbin but your work is by far the best! Looking forward to more of your content. Best wishes, Aron.

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks so much Aron! Means a lot

[@caspian7907]

I fly Manchester to Ponta Delgada with Ryanair every summer now, which costs £50 return for the cheapest rate. BA have also started doing flights from London, but they're super expensive.

[@simonchilli2088]

Sao Miguel: stunning & beautiful. Lydia: lovely and your ok. Great video.

[@TheMattJames]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gracinharodrigues8799]

Hello I found your video randomly, I live in São Miguel. My island is truly wonderful. I am very happy that you had a fantastic experience. See you soon. 🍀🍍🐳

[@TheMattJames]

So cool! and thanks

[@carinaaguiarcabral]

Hey Matt, very nice video and indeed you have visited a lot and tried the best foods we have over there. You will need to go back to explore the other islands for sure, but just to let you know, there is direct flights so you dont need to stop in Lisbon or Porto. They are only from Stansted though, with Ryanair and only or Saturdays (summer time they might add routes on Tuesdays as well). Keep up with the good videos :)

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks!

[@meesalikeu]

wat about from nyc do you know? obrigado

[@user-bu9uj4lw7t]

Everyone should go. Go book now ❤

[@tobiinmadeira]

Love this and will be a great help for many visiting these islands, will get this on my blog as it will be a great help for many of us living on the island and to plan a visit. 😊❤️😊

[@TheMattJames]

ahh tobi thanks a lot! glad you enjoyed the video and hope you are keeping well back in madeira 😊

[@tobiinmadeira]

@@TheMattJames I really am, and you keep well also. Hope we see you here again soon. 😊

[@jorgevieira4489]

Amazing video

[@MsCrazyboutMusic]

Thank you sooo much for this video!! In 2 weeks my bf and I are going to Sao Miguel and I think we are going to follow your 7 day guide as it is!!!

[@TheMattJames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TGAAL-sx9rm]

To be very honest, after seeing you I really thought I wasn't going to like or watch much further (Tik Tok looking presenter) However. you really delivered the video well, good editing, funny, and informative. Great guide, subscribed and really looking forward to viewing more. Never judge a book by its cover, well done Matt, well done!

[@TheMattJames]

I appreciate that!

[@loiswhyyyy1396]

this makes me want to go to the Azores !! great video

[@TheMattJames]

You should!

[@toaderliaanastasia7854]

Hello Matt! A very nice video and helpful! Can u tell me please witch company u choose for rent a car?

[@organicstyle1]

@themattjames Thank you for this video. What made you want to do 7 days in Sao Miguel versus splitting the time with at least another island?

[@Jetmab04]

💕💓💕 One - if not the most beautiful islands I've ever visited 💗

[@TheMattJames]

Amazing!

[@rolandas77]

very nice guide :)

[@TheMattJames]

Glad you liked it!

[@Celinassousa]

This a great video Matt! Congrats. I hope you enjoyed São Miguel, from a fellow UoM student who is from the island

[@TheMattJames]

Yes I loved it, I just want to go back and visit the other islands now! How are you enjoying UoM?

[@nickoakley8465]

Great video. And nice you started with the pronunciation Azores, rhyming with Adores. Then you lapsed into Ay-zores. Small correction there are direct flights from UK to Azores. Both Ryanair and Easyjet. Manchester and Stansted. BUT, it's cheaper to go via Portugal. I go Stansted > Porto> Sao Miguel/Terceira. You can do it also via Lisbon. Ryanair every time.

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks!

[@schaumermaldann]

great video. Was it difficult to get the permit for the drone movies?

[@stefanimelcher]

Obrigado! My grandparents are from Graciosa, have never been yet!

[@voleibolfan3132]

Azores is not only this island of São Miguel, it has more 8 islands, and all islands are different things to see.

[@TheMattJames]

Correct, I said this at the end

[@Shirumoon]

Which one is has the most forests? I reaaally loved the very tropical looking greenery with the waterfalls and those are the places I would like to visit the most.

[@RotemChan]

How would you say the weather is like? is it humid? hot? cold?

[@ksmo6557]

What time of year did you go? I would like to go in December, but I don't know if it's a good idea

[@xcrap]

Well done, the story telling is beautiful :)

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks!

[@dieselxdan]

great video man.. .... making my decision easy....

[@TheMattJames]

Glad I could help

[@MrKot12239]

Super interesting video 😊 May I ask about DJI and Ryanair ? Any recommendations travelling with a drone and using it abroad?

[@paulvieira9191]

Great showcase of São Miguel. My ancestors are from the island and I’ve been visiting since the age of 5.

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks!

[@PhotographybyMilan]

Thanks a lot for some tips. There is direct flight from Stansted ;) I'm flying this Saturday;)

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks!

[@helenabraga4222]

So nice to see different people in my islands

[@TheMattJames]

I loved it!

[@anbra796]

Great video of my beautiful birth place

[@Bluebird209]

Most interesting would be for me how you were able to get the permissions for the drone flights!

[@sandramateus43]

You didn’t go to the ilheu- inlet - in the middle of the ocean, the best place just off the coast of vila Franca

[@peterbynoe9457]

Hi from Barbados love videos.stunning islands

[@femtoeclipse860]

I’m arriving in Sao Miguel in 3 days i connot wait

[@Chapterrifik]

Awesome vlog. 🤜💥🤛

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks!!

[@Chapterrifik]

@@TheMattJames you are welcome, well deserved.

[@mlegun4811]

There is actually direct fly from London to ponta Delgada

[@Soul_Visuals_Photography]

Can I fly my mini 3 pro in Ponta Delgada no problem?

[@franciscomedeiros8253]

My island. Amazing video

[@TheMattJames]

Thanks!

[@anamariacosta3528]

Proud of my island ✨

[@TheMattJames]

Love it!

[@NomadSunBae]

are you saying that if you stay at the hostel they will provide you free transportation around the island? or can i get around by bus?

[@jadefamousartist5242]

Hi From The Sky 💫