The best way to get around the Azores is by car. A rental car allows you travel with complete freedom, as buses around the islands can be unpredictable and cater more to locals than visitors.

The best time to visit the Azores is June through August. During this time, temperatures are at their highest, cloudy days are fewer and farther between and the likelihood of rain is low.

“I just wanted to get cool new bands in the Azores, the kind of bands you’d hear in Berlin.” Few festivals could boast a more unusual collection of venues. Concerts have taken place in a ...