{"product_id":"walking-on-the-azores-by-paddy-dillon","title":"Walking on the Azores (by Paddy Dillon)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Azores are a fascinating archipelago of nine islands in the mid-Atlantic, between Europe and North America. Lush and green, with vast volcanic calderas, rugged cliff coastlines, and a wealth of scenery, history and heritage, the islands are criss-crossed with a network of signposted and waymarked trails, including stretches of the long-distance GR1 route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe islands are easier to reach than most people imagine, with regular inter-island flights and ferries connecting the group. Walking routes range from short and easy to long and demanding, taking in rugged coastline, high mountains, forests, lakes, geothermal areas, and intriguing lava tubes and volcanic chambers to explore underground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eResearching the routes took three month-long trips, covering two to four islands each time, with bus services good enough to reach most of the walks on offer. The weather stays mild and often sunny year-round, though rain can arrive at any time, keeping the islands green. Snow in winter is confined to Pico, Portugal's highest mountain, which rises to roughly twice the height of anything else in the Azores.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Chart and Map Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47159772414140,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/6255\/1228\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-02at4.52.06pm.png?v=1785660746","url":"https:\/\/www.chartandmapshop.com.au\/products\/walking-on-the-azores-by-paddy-dillon","provider":"The Chart and Map Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}