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Flores Island

Atlantic edge-of-Europe diving and waterfall hikes on the Azores biosphere island

Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 21 sources

Research Sources

Destination Guide Sources For Flores Island

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

21 sources • Updated Dec 13, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Dec 13, 2025.

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

21 sources • Updated Dec 13, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Dec 13, 2025.

- Cave and bay dive description

Azores Scuba Diving (official) - When to dive - Seasonality, typical sea temperatures, and visibility notes for the Azores

Azores Scuba Diving (official) - Hyperbaric chambers - Hyperbaric chamber listing for the Azores, including Flores contact

Azores Nature Parks (official) - Flores protected areas - Official protected-area network on Flores (coasts, islets, and habitats)

Azores Nature Parks (official) - Costa Nordeste - Protected cliffs, islets, and Boqueirao interpretation centre info

Azores Nature Parks (official) - Ilheu de Maria Vaz - Protected islet with prohibited visits (seabird nesting)

Azores Nature Parks (official) - Costa Sul e Sudoeste - South and southwest coast protected area, faja formations, and seabird colonies

Visit Azores (official) - Flores places to visit - Official tourism listing for Flores highlights (lakes, waterfalls, tidal pools, monuments)

Visit Azores Trails (official) - Flores hiking overview - Official trail portal with Flores routes and waterfall coast context

Atlanticoline (official) - ferry schedules - Official ferry operator scheduling portal

Portugal government visas - short stay requirements - Official Portuguese government documentation requirements for Schengen short stays