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The secret gardens of the ocean<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Nine islands, nine worlds forged by fire and wind. In the heart of the Atlantic<\/a><\/u>, the Azores<\/a><\/u> form a complex mosaic. Sylviane de Tracy, Cruise Research and Development Manager at PONANT EXPLORATIONS, takes a look at these tranquil lands with their well-kept secrets.<\/p>\n

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What is the sound of the Azores? The ever-present song of birds. By the sea, in the forest, in the heart of the vineyards.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sylviane de Tracy<\/p>\n

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S\u00e3o Miguel, the lush mother island<\/h2>\n

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The gateway to the archipelago, S\u00e3o Miguel<\/strong> unfolds like a magnificent fresco. Its volcanic landscapes, where the crater lakes of Sete Cidades <\/strong>lie alongside the fumaroles and hot springs of Furnas<\/strong>, are a testament to its original power. But its gentleness will surprise you just as much. Imagine tea plantations<\/strong>, the only ones in Europe, rolling across the hills, or amazing pineapple crops ripening<\/strong> slowly in greenhouses.<\/p>\n

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Santa Maria, the memory of the land<\/h3>\n

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Back to the origins, further south, to Santa Maria<\/strong>. The firstborn of the ocean, it is the oldest of the Azores and the only island where you will find golden sandy beaches<\/strong>, offering a striking contrast to the dark rock of its neighbours. Lower in elevation and eroded over time, it reveals geological treasures: be sure to explore Barreiro da Faneca<\/strong>, a surprising little desert of red earth, and the impressive basalt columns plunging into the ocean.<\/p>\n

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The heart of the Azores still beats to the rhythm of fishing and farming. Tourism only comes third.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sylviane de Tracy<\/p>\n

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Terceira, the historic and colourful heart of the island<\/h3>\n

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There\u2019s a change of atmosphere in Terceira<\/strong>, renowned for its joie de vivre<\/em> and its festas<\/em>, which combine religious fervour and popular jubilation in summer. Its jewel? Angra do Hero\u00edsmo<\/strong>, whose historic heart of the island with its colourful facades and elaborate balconies is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But the island\u2019s uniqueness is revealed along its roads: in Terceira, you won\u2019t see stone walls marking the boundaries of pastures, but endless hedges of hydrangeas<\/strong>. A spectacle of rare poetry in summer, in dialogue with that of the Imperios<\/em>, these chapels that bear witness to popular devotion<\/strong> with their bright blue, green or orange walls. They are at the heart of a unique tradition: \u201ca blend of medieval Christianity and sharing rituals<\/em>\u201d, explains Sylviane de Tracy.<\/p>\n

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Graciosa, the charm of discretion<\/h3>\n

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Further north, Graciosa<\/strong>, nicknamed \u201cwhite island\u201d<\/strong> due to the colour of its volcanic rock and whitewashed houses, reveals a landscape of rare serenity, dotted with red-roofed windmills<\/strong>, a legacy of the Flemish presence. With no rivers or waterfalls, Graciosa required its inhabitants to perform a miracle of ingenuity: the construction of a fascinating network of cisterns<\/strong>, a unique heritage designed to collect precious rainwater. In the caldera, a visit to the Furna do Enxofre lava cave<\/strong> offers a descent into the heart of the crater, beneath an imposing vault of volcanic rock.<\/p>\n

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A sanctuary for cetaceans<\/h2>\n

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Whale watching <\/strong>is a must in the Azores. The archipelago \u201clies at the junction of several currents and on the migratory route of cetaceans, where the warm Gulf Stream meets the cold waters from the north<\/em>\u201d, explains Sylviane de Tracy. This encourages the development of abundant marine life<\/strong>, making these waters one of the largest protected marine sanctuaries in the world, home to more than twenty different species, including whales, dolphins and sperm whales.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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S\u00e3o Jorge, the dizzying faj\u00e3s<\/h3>\n

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S\u00e3o Jorge<\/strong> is a vertical experience. Its spectacular landscape, with a huge ridge of cliffs<\/strong> plunging into the Atlantic, it is a delight for hikers. At the foot of these \u201cwalls\u201d lie the faj\u00e3s<\/em>, incredible strips of fertile land<\/strong> reclaimed from the ocean. You can explore them along spectacular coastal paths<\/strong>, winding between isolated villages<\/strong> where life, even today, continues to be almost entirely self-sufficient.<\/p>\n

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Pico, the majesty of the black giant<\/h3>\n

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Opposite S\u00e3o Jorge stands the silhouette of the Ponta do Pico<\/strong> volcano, dominating the island and its ports of Madalena and Lajes.<\/strong> Here, land is not given, it must be conquered. On barren lava<\/strong> fields, the first settlers undertook a Herculean task: clearing away the rock to reach a little soil, then using those same stones to cover the landscape with a grid of thousands of black walls.<\/strong> Walking through the heart of this vineyard, in a mineral silence where each vine is protected from the sea spray by its volcanic enclosure, immerses you a little deeper into the soul of Pico with every step you take.<\/p>\n

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Faial, the legendary stopover for sailors<\/h2>\n

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Nearby, Faial<\/strong> offers a surprisingly cosmopolitan atmosphere. Its secret? The port of Horta<\/strong>, a legendary gathering place for all Atlantic sailors. You can experience this unique atmosphere at Peter Caf\u00e9 Sport<\/strong>, a historic bar that houses a collection of Scrimshaw, the art of painting on whale or sperm whale teeth. \u201cIn the days of whaling, the only thing that had no value were the teeth. The caf\u00e9 owner accepted them as gifts or as currency.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Flores, Corvo: the promise of the far west<\/h2>\n

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The ultimate sentinels of Europe, these two islands are classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve<\/strong> and live in harmony, away from the archipelago\u2019s busiest roads. Flores<\/strong>, a veritable Garden of Eden set on the ocean, displays its lush vegetation between towering cliffs, spectacular waterfalls and crater lakes.<\/strong> Its neighbour, Corvo<\/strong>, offers a world of its own, dominated by the immense and solitary Caldeir\u00e3o crater<\/strong>, a natural amphitheatre of striking beauty.<\/p>\n

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Photo credits: Sylviane de Tracy; iStock<\/p>\n

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Let PONANT take you there<\/p>\n

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Set sail for the Azores<\/p>\n

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