With stunning landscapes, a mild climate and a unique quality of life, the Azores islands are becoming an increasingly ...

The island is a hidden gem with unspoiled natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and a tranquil atmosphere-a perfect getaway ...

A Portuguese archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, known as the "Hawaii of Europe," the Azores is made up of nine major islands. The largest of the Azores islands, São Miguel ...

And when Tony Blair's plane lands, as expected, at the Lajes Field air base on the Azores island of Terceira, the islands' national flag flying at the end of the runway will provide more than a ...

The best way to get around the Azores is by car. A rental car allows you travel with complete freedom, as buses around the islands can be unpredictable and cater more to locals than visitors.

The Azores are composed of nine islands and are often differentiated by their geographic location; the eastern islands (São Miguel and Santa Maria), western islands (Flores and Corvo) and central ...

History books tell us that Portuguese navigators found the Azores islands uninhabited in the middle of the Atlantic during the early 1400s. But some intriguing constructions suggest that people ...

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 ...

Experience the hidden paradise of the richly biodiverse Azores islands, their lush flora and fauna, volcanic craters, lagoons and picturesque towns. This is a rare opportunity to actively take ...

It is my goal to continue to bring students to the Azores and hope that in the future we will be able to visit another island of this beautiful archipelago.” The students participated in a pre ...