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        <pubDate>Sat, 6 Jun 2026 11:58:21 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Caloura is a scenic village in Sao Miguel and is a favourite spot</title>
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            <title>What to do in Azores: activities and experiences</title>
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            <title>Azores Mountain Biking: Discover crater‑rim rides, lush forest trails </title>
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            <title>An Azores aqueduct in Sao Miguel: Aqueduto do Carvao</title>
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            <title>Ponta da Ferraria hot spring in the ocean. Access has reopened</title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 5 Jun 2026 19:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Visit the Azores</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:08:58 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Azores Hot Springs: Best Thermal Pools in Sao Miguel (2026 Guide)</title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 22:06:16 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Sao Miguel Azores Beaches. Pictures and descriptions to help you plan</title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 22:01:16 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Things to Do in Ponta Delgada, Azores | Best Attractions, Food &#x26; Walks</title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 11:38:20 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Sao Miguel Azores Directory: Best Places, Tours &#x26; Travel Resources</title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 3 May 2026 21:41:39 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Furnas Azores: What to See, Do and Know Before You Go</title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 3 May 2026 20:32:19 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Sao Miguel Azores Itinerary: Plan 7 Magical Days on the Island</title>
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            <title>Furnas Lake (Lagoa das Furnas): What to See and Do in Sao Miguel</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:42:36 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Sao Miguel Azores the largest, most diverse, and most visited island. </title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:41:25 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Azores Islands: 9 beautiful islands</title>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:41:17 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Azores Travel Questions and Visitor Comments | Magical Azores Islands</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:55:12 -0400</pubDate>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 6 Apr 2026 21:00:39 -0400</pubDate>
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            <title>Azores Car Rental Guide: Best Companies, Prices &#x26; Driving Tips Intro</title>
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            <title>Hotels in the Azores: Best Places to Stay by Island (2026 Guide)</title>
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            <title>Azores Currency</title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:07:37 -0400</pubDate>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:23:39 -0400</pubDate>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:47:18 -0400</pubDate>
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