The landscape is green and full of life, with volcanoes powering in the middle of the world’s second largest ocean. São Miguel, the biggest island in the Azores, is known for its impressive crater lakes, hot thermal springs, and unique species like resident sperm whales and the rarest bird in all of Europe. It’s a great place to enjoy nature. You can go on pretty hikes, surf in the ocean, bathe in natural pools, or see the biggest animals on Earth. The best months to visit are April to October, when the weather is nicer and wildlife is most active. Speaking of the weather, another amazing thing about it is how the weather changes quickly because of its remote location in the middle of the Atlantic.