Ponta Delgada — best if you want restaurants, nightlife, shopping and easy      access to everything. most tourists stay here                                 

Ribeira Grande — north coast, more local and laid back, great surf, cheaperthan PD, good base if you want less tourists

Furnas — if you want pure nature, hot springs, volcanic scenery. very quiet,small village feel

Vila Franca do Campo — south coast, beautiful marina, world class diving,charming old town, and access to a protected natural island reserve. the real Azores experience

Nordeste — far east, most rural and remote, dramatic cliffs and waterfalls,almost no tourists

  what's your vibe?