Discover the Azores, Portugal's island paradise, offering volcanic landscapes, rich culture and unforgettable adventures from whale watching to geothermal spas.

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.

In the Azores, travelers can expect enormous mountains, volcanic craters, and majestic waterfalls - if they know where to find them. The Portuguese archipelago comprises nine very different islands ...

NPR correspondent Brian Mann went trekking on Sao Miguel, one of the most remote islands in the North Atlantic. He found volcanic mountains, birdsong, solitude and lots of rain.

São Miguel is the largest island in Portugal's Azores and is an amazing place to visit. The island was created during various volcanic periods, so the landscapes from one end to the other are ...

Advice on the best ways to get around The Azores. How to get to and from the airport, plus how to use public transportation such as buses and taxis.

Ranking of the top 10 things to do in The Azores. Travelers favorites include #1 Azores Whale Watching, #2 Sete Cidades (São Miguel) and more.

EDA Renováveis has contracted Exergy for the revitalization of the 5-MW Ribeira Grande geothermal power plant in São Miguel ...

Planning your trip to the Azores? Discover where to stay, from 5-star hotels in Ponta Delgada to serene spa resorts with direct access to hot springs.

Destinations can be too crowded. If you're looking for warmth, culture and beauty, try The Azores in Portugal instead of Hawaii.

Connected by deep diasporic bonds, communities in the U.S. and Portugal continue to bridge the Atlantic and anchor 230 years ...

On São Miguel, restaurants bury cauldrons of the meat-and-vegetable stew known as cozido in deep holes in designated areas of the island’s steaming volcanic landscape.