Table of Contents
PART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, Population, Language, Religion, Culture
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights, Planning on itinerary: which islands?, Tour operators, Tourist information, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Women travellers, Gay and lesbian travellers, Travellers with disability, Safety, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Activities, Media and communications, Buying a property, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively
PART 2 EASTERN GROUP
Chapter 3 Sao Miguel
Background, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Ponta Delgada, Touring the island, Activities, Walks
Chapter 4 Santa Maria
Background, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Activities, Touring the island
PART 3 CENTRAL GROUP
Chapter 5 Terceira
Background, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Activities, Touring the island
Chapter 6 Graciosa
Background, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Activities, Touring the island
Chapter 7 Sao Jorge
Background, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Activities, Touring the island
Chapter 8 Faial
Background, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Activities, Touring the island
Chapter 9 Pico
Background, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Activities, Touring the island
PART 4 WESTERN GROUP
Chapter 10 Flores
Background, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Activities, Touring the island
Chapter 11 Corvo
Background, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Activities
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Flora
Appendix 3 Fish on the menu
Appendix 4 Further information
Index