Space race: Why Portugal is reaching for the stars.

A spaceport is being built on a small Portuguese island in the Atlantic.

Is Portugal on the verge of becoming a space nation?

https://mediafaro.org/article/20260531-space-race-why-portugal-is-reaching-for-the-stars?mf_channel=mastodon&action=forward

#Space #Portugal #Aerospace #Azores #SpaceRace

Most visitors know Vila Franca do Campo for its stunning volcanic islet, but this historic seaside town has much more to offer. Discover the best things to do in Vila Franca do Campo, from coastal walks and scenic viewpoints to botanical gardens, whale watching, beaches, and local pastries. Plus, learn why this former capital of São Miguel makes one of the best bases for exploring the Azores. #Portugal #Azores #Islands #Outdoors

https://careyontravels.com/vila-franca-do-campo/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Portugal, Layer by Layer @portugal-layer-by-layer-CareyOnTravels

'Abseits der Touristen-Pfade' #FotoVorschlag

Estrada Regional da Tronqueira, São Miguel, Portugal, Mai 2026

#nature, #acores, #azores, #saomiguel

From the iconic twin lakes to crater rim hikes and ocean hot springs, Sete Cidades Azores is one of Europe’s most stunning landscapes. This guide covers the best viewpoints, scenic trails, kayaking, where to eat and stay, and how to plan the perfect visit on São Miguel. #Azores #Portugal #Travel #Hiking

https://careyontravels.com/sete-cidades/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Portugal, Layer by Layer @portugal-layer-by-layer-CareyOnTravels

Corvo

Una isla volcánica en el archipiélago de las Azores, Portugal.

#Corvo #Azores #Portugal #IslaVolcánica

https://youtu.be/mPgAPd33T2o

9M8A6579 by Thomas Berg.

https://tmblr.co/Z7VXvxjItKgvqu00

#geo:lat=3853234760 #geo:lon=2850661270 #geotagged #azores #cabobranco #caisdamadalena #portugal #prt #azoren #açores #acores #travel #atlantik #pontadopico #vulkan #volcan #wolken #clouds #himmel #landschaft #landscape #nature #natur #nationalpark #flickr #thingsdavidlikes

Took this image last week on the beautiful island of São Miguel, part of the Azores. Only at home did I see the similarity, in spirit, to the Windows 95 backdrop.

In short: I have a new background image for my Linux desktop 😎

#windows95 #cows #azores

'Pittoresk' #FotoVorschlag

Gruta do Algar do Carvão, Terceira Island, Acores, May 2026

#terceira, #azoren, #portugal #azores