From Pico’s UNESCO vineyards to Faial’s ash fields and São Jorge’s fajas, this route pairs bold hikes with rich island ...

Tucked beneath the iconic tunnels of the Azores, this hidden waterfall feels like stepping into another world. If you're looking for a peaceful adventure away from the crowds, this hidden gem belongs ...

This nature-filled archipelago is less than 1,000 miles from Portugal, and the direct flights from Boston and New York are less than six hours long.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “It’s largely undiscovered,” Luís Nunes, founder of Azores Getaways, told Travel + Leisure. “Visiting the Azores means ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. São Miguel is the largest of the Azores’ nine islands - photoschmidt/Getty Images Life – we are often told – is about connections.

Video and photography by Helio Antonio. Trace your finger slightly north and then west off the coast of Portugal, eventually you’ll come to the nine volcanic islands of the Azores; an autonomous ...

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. Plus, ...

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The remote Portuguese archipelago is finally getting the recognition it deserves – with jewel-coloured lakes to kayak, misty laurel forests to hike and sparkling lava tubes to explore. Asking someone ...

PONTA DELGADA, SÃO MIGUEL, Portugal — I heard the comparisons, and I can’t say that I agree with them. “The Azores are the next Iceland,” someone told me. “The Azores are the Hawaii of the Atlantic,” ...

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Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The founders of the Azores Wine Company: (from left) António Maçanita ...