Rising from the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores archipelago is a Portuguese treasure that’s just waiting for you to stumble upon it. We’re talking nine islands here – including the absolutely ...

The Azores, a remote archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, are a beacon of emerald-green landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and a culture deeply connected to the sea.

Located midway between Europe and North America, the Azores are a group of nine Portuguese volcanic islands known for their breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable outdoor experiences. Roughly half ...

There's a lot to love about Portugal's mainland. From the rolling green hills of the Douro Valley to the azure waters along the southern coast in Faro to the cultural epicenters of Lisbon and Porto, ...

SAO MIGUEL ISLAND, Azores -- It’s called the Hawaii of Europe. And for most Americans, it’s a lot closer than Hawaii. The Azores is an autonomous region of Portugal made up of nine islands in the ...

Portugal’s coastline is long and varied, stretching from the cooler Atlantic north down to the Algarve and out to Madeira and ...

Dreaming of a magical European holiday full of sun and sand? The Balearics, the South of France, and the Amalfi Coast are obvious picks, but have you considered Portugal? The tiny Iberian nation ...

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Whether it’s to watch whales, taste wine, hike or surf, summer offers the best time to visit Portugal’s North Atlantic islands. Millions of years ago, a dramatic series of volcanic events gave rise to ...

Volcanic São Miguel, one of the nine islands in this Portuguese archipelago in the Mid-Atlantic, offers landscapes and experiences that are at once wild and serene. Kerry Murray for The New York Times ...

Far out in the North Atlantic stretches a rain-swept chain of volcanic islands, the Azores, a distant province of Portugal. On a day shaped by washes of cloud and sun, Inês Pereira Rodrigues of Lisbon ...