Introduction Part One: General Information Background Information Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, Language, Religion, Culture Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Planning an itinerary: which islands?, Tour operators, Tourist information, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Activities, Media and communications, Buying property, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively Part Two: Eastern Group Sao Miguel Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Nightlife, Festivals, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Walks Santa Maria Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Festivals, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Walks Part Three: Central Group Terceira Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Festivals, Other practicalities, What to see and do Graciosa Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Nightlife, Festivals, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do Sao Jorge Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Nightlife, Festivals, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Walks Faial Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment, Festivals, Other practicalities, What to see and do Pico Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Festivals, Other practicalities, What to see and do, The ascent of Pico Part Four: Western Group Flores Background, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Nightlife, Festivals, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Walks Corvo Background, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat, Nightlife, Festivals, What to see and do, Walks Appendices Language Flora Fish on the Menu Further Information Index
