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 ...

From the famed beaches of the Algarve to the sun-soaked islands of the Azores, Portugal is home to an array of breathtaking shorelines just waiting to be explored. But with so many stunning beaches to ...

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 ...

A four-and-a-half-hour direct fight from Boston can bring you to a little oasis in the middle of the Atlantic, where a Portuguese archipelago is waiting to roll out the green carpet for you. Located ...

Why Terceira, the third-largest island in Portugal's Azores, should be your next European escape.

Angra do Heroísmo, on the island of Terceira, in the Azores. I was in Biscoitos, a village on the northern tip of Terceira, which is the third largest island in the Azores but is less visited than ...

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 ...

A verdant haven flourishing with botanicals and natural hot springs for outdoors adventurers, nature enthusiasts, and wellness-seekers alike—and one that’s still relatively under-the-radar—is a rare ...