Portugal's flavours, place by place.

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Flores

FLORES ISLAND · PORTUGAL

Flores

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Waterfalls, green valleys and an Atlantic pantry define Flores, where hearty rural cooking meets fresh fish, local cheese and the island’s abundant watercress and taro.
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RegionAzoresLocal picks03Coordinates39.46° N · 31.13° WCome hungry. Leave with stories.

A sense of place, in words

«A floresta adormecida»

Raul BrandãoAs Ilhas Desconhecidas — título do capítulo dedicado às Flores

Brandão chose this image as the title of his chapter about Flores island.

THE ISLAND AT THE TABLE

Taste the island

What to taste across Flores?

Specialities associated with the island's places and local traditions.

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At the table

Savoury dishes associated with places across this island.

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Bolo de Sertã das Flores

Traditional flat breads from Flores Island, cooked on a hot griddle known locally as a sertã.Guide entry
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Peixe com Molho de Vilão

A traditional Azorean fish dish served with a tangy sauce of vinegar, garlic and regional red pepper paste.Guide entry
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Local sweets

Pastries and traditional sweets worth making room for.

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Flóricas

Traditional sweets from Flores Island, prepared from a simple dough and shaped into characteristic flower-like forms.Guide entry
BEYOND THE TABLE

Living traditions

Festivals & traditions

Celebrations, pilgrimages and historical gatherings that reveal another side of local identity.

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Parishes across Flores · Pentecost season

Holy Spirit Festivities

When: May to September

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Fajãzinha · late August

Feast of Our Lady of Remedies

When: late August

WALK THE LANDSCAPE

Notable routes

Trails worth following

A short selection of established trails. Check the official route conditions before setting out.

PLAN THE JOURNEY

Public transport

Getting there and around

Local transport serves the main centres but may be infrequent elsewhere. Renting a car is often the most practical way to reach trails, viewpoints and rural areas with flexibility.

Inter-island flights

SATA Air Açores

Flights between the nine Azorean islands and current operational information.

Official informationAzores ferries

Atlânticoline

Ferry routes, timetables, bookings and service status between the islands served.

Official information
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SLEEP OUTDOORS

Official campsites

Where to camp

A selection of officially listed campsites. Check the linked website for current opening, prices, availability and services.

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