The main attractions of the Azores are their lack of urban sprawl and their natural assets, such as the lakes of Flores and Sao Miguel; the caldeiras (craters) of Corvo, Faial and Graciosa; volcanic peaks like Pico mountain, the highest in Portugal at
2,351m; and the cliffs of Sao Jorge, which have fajas or “flat areas” at their base.All the islands offer some excellent walks. Maps and information are available from the local tourist offices, although the smaller the island, the less detailed the maps are likely to be. One of the highlights for serious walkers is to go to the summit of Pico mountain, but there are plenty of less demanding trails, such as around the crater on Faial, or along the coast of Flores.