I love beaches as much as the next gal. So during my trip to the Azores islands, you know I had to seek out some of the best Azores beaches. These islands are a hidden gem for beach lovers.

The location is a set of nine volcanic islands known for green landscapes, quiet beaches and pretty fishing villages - and ...

You can't visit this island paradise without getting an eyeful of its incredible shorelines. The beaches here are unique in that, like many other natural attractions in the Azores, they feature ...

The island also features Praia do Porto Pim beach and Praia do Almoxarife beach (some of the few shorelines in the Azores made up of sand rather than rocky, volcanic terrain). Other geographic ...

Obviously, this includes the uniquely landscaped Azores beaches, which are perfect for those mandatory travel photo ops. This ...

There is a European destination that offers a taste of paradise, with unspoiled beauty and a sense of tranquillity you won't ...

Kerry Murray for The New York Times A view overlooking the northwest coast of São Miguel, the largest of the islands that make up the Azores archipelago. Kerry Murray for The New York Times Steam ...