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 ...

The Azores have been attracting attention in French media after being described as the "Hawaii of Europe", with travel ...

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 ...

Whether you are planning your first visit or returning to explore more of the archipelago, here is how to choose the island ...

On the islands, travelers can gaze upon towering volcanoes, crystalline lakes, and lush valleys all in one go. There are a number of ways to get your adrenaline pumping in the Azores, including hiking ...

This breathtaking coastal landscape captures the dramatic beauty of the Azores, a volcanic archipelago located in the North ...

From afar Pico looks like a child's drawing: an atoll appearing in a cerulean sea, the mountain in the center with a small, slightly off-center triangular peak. It's a rugged four-hour climb to reach ...

There are very few places on the planet where you can find top spots for many different adventure sports packed close together. The Azores is one of them. This remote archipelago of nine islands in ...

Why I went: My dad's family is from the Azores and none of us had ever been there. Don't miss: The drive around the east side of Pico from Lajes do Pico to Sao Roque do Pico; the ferry ride from Pico ...