The Azores Podcast

Episode sixty of The Azores Podcast looks at the trending Waterfalls of the Azores. Some big , some small, but all beautiful.

The Azores are now open for Business since the Caronavirus is gone from the Azores , Or is it?  Join Host Luis Sousa for episode 59 and an update to the Coronavirus in the Azores.

What does the Azores have more of per capita than all the rest of Portugal? Join host Luis Sousa as he looks at the Bandas Filarmónicas of the Azores and what made them so popular on episode 58 of the Azores Podcast.   

Due to a computer crash on my end we take a look back once more at Sete Cidades and Monte Palace from 2018.

Have you ever wondered where all the Azoreans have gone? Join host Luis Sousa for another episode of the Azores Podcast as he looks at the Azorean Diaspora.

Host Luis Sousa looks at the inevitable in the Azores. Shopping! Listen to find out what are the most sought out items by tourists and where on the Azores Podcast.

The Azores Podcast looks at Europes oldest and only Tea Plantations for the production of Azorean Tea.  Join host Luis Sousa as he looks at the Chinese origens and todays continuing market for the world famous teas from the Azores.

A special podcast and look into the Covid 19 Pandemic and how it is effecting the Azores. #Fique Em Casa

There are no Lions, Tigers or Bears in the Azores so what exactly are there for animals?  Join us for episode 52 of The Azores Podcast as host Luis Sousa looks at some of the natural land animals of the Azores.

Time for another Top Ten Episode on the Azores Podcast.  Listen along with Host Luis Sousa as he counts down the top ten hidden locations as chosen by You the listners of the Azores Podcast.

It's Carnival season one again in the Azores! And now its time to get really wet!  Really, really Wet! Join Luis Sousa and the Azores Podcast as we look at one of the oldest traditions of Carnival held in Ponta Delgada. "The Batalha das Limas."

Episode 49 looks at the traditional Matança do Porco in the Azores. Listen to Luis as he explains the customs which haven't changed much over the centuries. Note** Listener Discretion Is Advised.**

Episode 48 takes you to the Industrial hub of the Azores to the City of Lagoa on the island of Sao Miguel.  Join host Luis Sousa as he looks at the past and present of this wonderful city on the Azores Podcast.

Join Host Luis sousa of The Azores Podcast as he takes a sarcastic look at why just maybe you shouldn't come to the Azores?

A repeat of part 2 of the Azores Podcasts most downloaded episode Christmas the Azorean way.  Join us as we look at the traditions of the Azores during the holiday season.

A repeat of part 1 of the Azores Podcasts most downloaded episode Christmas the Azorean way! Join us as we look at the preperations for the Holiday season in the Azores.

Episode 44 of the Azores Podcast looks at the Azores regional carrier Sata Açores & Azores Airlines. Join host Luis Sousa as he looks at the Good , the bad and the ugly of the Azorean regional flag carrier.

Time once more for another top ten of the Azores.  This time join the Azores Podcast to listen to which foods made it to the top ten list as voted by You the listeners.

Visitors to the Azores have asked for some help in communicating with the locals.  Join Luis as he and guest Solange Sousa go through some basic essential words and phrases you may need to get by in the archipelago. 

There is more to the flora of the Azores than the greens of trees and pastures as well as all the tones of blue of the hydrangeas in the sea.  Join the Azores Podcast for a look at the Botanical Gardens of the Azores!

Time for another Top 10 list.  Join host Luis Sousa as he counts down the top 10 best adventures and activities to do while in the Azores as voted by you the Azores Podcast listeners.

It's time to run, and we do mean run! Join the Azores Podcast as we discuss a near 400 year old tradition of Touradas à Corda predominently on the island of Terceira.

Music festivals abound in the Azores.  All genres for all peoples.  Join host Luis Sousa as The Azores Podcast looks at all the Azores Music Events and Festivals.

The faithful listners have come through again.  Host Luis Sousa goes through the top ten Museums as voted by You the listners to the Azores Podcast.  Was you choice number one?  Listen to find out...

 Now its time for Faith, Food and Fun as The Azores Podcast coninues with Part 2  of the Holy Spirit Festivities with host Luis Sousa.

Join the Azores Podcast for Part 1 and our first look at the oldest celebrated festivities of the Azores .  The Cult of The Holy Spirit came with the first settlers and is celebrated right after Easter Sunday for seven weeks every year. Listen to how it all began and how it is now become part of everytown and neighbourhood.

Join us at the Azores Podcast as we look at São Miguels humble beginnings and where it all began . Povoação.

Episode 33 takes a look at the oldest anual tradition of the Azores with the Romaria de Sao Miguel.  Join host Luis Sousa of The Azores Podcast as he looks at the Romaria past and present.

Thanks to all who participated in the top ten Miradouros, Lookouts and Vistas of the Azores.  Join Host Luis Sousa as he counts down to the number one Miradouro as voted by you the listeners of The Azores Podcast.

Monuments during the day and beacons at night.  Join host Luis Sousa as The Azores Podcast looks at the Lighthouses of the Azores.

Join us on the Azores Podcast as episode 30 looks at some of the different Sports and Sporting Events of the Azores.  From professional to recreational leagues the variety is extensive.

Yes it's only February but don't leave booking your holidays to the last minute.  Join host Luis Sousa as he gives you some tips and ideals on booking your next holidays to the Azores.  Here on episode 29 of The Azores Podcast.

Join us for Episode 28 as Host Luis Sousa looks at how the American Military has influenced the Azores from World War Two till now.

Is it possible to Camp in the Azores?  Listen while host Luis Sousa takes you through the Camping options of the Azores here on episode 27 of The Azores Podcast.

Join us for a look at Terceiras second largest city and learn a little about its beautiful history. Episode 26 starts off season two and there is no place better than at Praia da Vitoria. Here on The Azores Podcast.

We're back once more for part 2 of Christmas the Azorean Way.  Host Luis Sousa continues his look into Christmas Day, The Foods, New Years and Singing to the Kings.  All this and more on episode 25 of the Azores Podcast.

Host Luis Sousa brings to you Christmas The Azorean Way. Listen to part one of this two part podcast on festivities and preparations leading up to Christmas Day. Here on Episode 24 of The Azores Podcast.

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall Episode 23 looks at it all.  Join host Luis Sousa and The Azores Podcast as we look at weather in the Azores.

Episode 22 goes back to the Triangle group of islands to look at São Jorge. We will learn how this long and slender island has gone from isolation to prosperity.  Join host Luis Sousa for another treasure here on the Azores Podcast. 

A food lovers delight as Episode 21 looks at some of the foods from the Azores.  Mouth watering delicacies of  times past and present. Join host Luis Sousa and The Azores Podcast for Foods of the Azores.

Ponta Delgada is the focus of episode 20 of the Azores Podcast. Join host Luis Sousa and Vila Nova Productions as he looks at the circumstances that took a small enclave and made it the Azores largest and capital city. 

The Azores Podcast host Luis Sousa takes you back to the Furnas on the island of São Miguel. This time we look at two locations on the not to miss list. That being the Parque Terra Nostra and the Poça de Dona Beija. This and more on Episode 19 of the Azores Podcast.

From Faials Flemish and Mariner roots, to its promising future as a must stop for sailors crossing the Atlantic. The Blue island of the Azores is the focus of episode 18 of the Azores Podcast.

 The Azores nine islands surrounded by the sea. Its only natural that relaxing and swimming at a beach or a natural pool along the islands coast has become an integral part of not only the locals but visitors to the Azores. Host Luis Sousa showcases the basalt rock pools and sand beaches of the Azores on Episode 17 of The Azores Podcast.

Ribeira Grande is in focas episode 16 of the Azores Podcast. Host Luis Sousa looks at why Ribeira Grande became sought out by the first settlers and the influence it is today on the Azores and on tourism.

Over 250 years of Whaling gone. What was the solution for the Hunters and their Prey. Episode 15 goes into detail on the past present and future of the Cetacean industry of the Azores.

Episode 14 looks at the island that is so graceful and enchanting that they named it just that ."Graciosa" 

Its Summer in the Azores and it all begins with São João . Sanjoaninas and  São João da Vila  bring the famous dance marched through the streets of Angra do Herioismo and Vila Franca do Campo.  Episode 13 has music ,love, and history all on the Azores Podcast.

Episode 12 looks at the Azores dairy industry which is a seven days a week occupation for most farmers.  But this is one of the sectors which keeps a majority of its inhabitants employed. Milk Cheese and Butter her on the Azores Podcast.

Episode 11 takes us to Europe's most westernly point to the Azores occidental islands of Flores & Corvo .  What these two islands lack in size is greatly made up by the hearts and determination of its peoples. Learn all this and more on The Azores Podcast.

The faith and the devotion of the Azoreans towards the image of the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres.  The Azores largest religious festival is the topic of Episode 10 on The Azores Podcast.