But with new direct flights being added to São Miguel, the largest island, and more visibility in travel media and social platforms, the Azores have become a hot destination for independent ...

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

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 ... long strip that raises in elevation the further west you travel. Along these cliffs you'll find quaint villages below ...

In 1941, five daring Azorean entrepreneurs wanted to connect the Azores to the world. To do so, they founded the Sociedade ...

Here's what they said: Anne Banas, executive editor of Smarter Travel: The Azores, Portugal "I really ... "There are nine different islands, and I've actually been to four of them.

A picturesque European island known for its dramatic landscapes, lush greenery, and unique culture is as pretty as Maldives. The Azores is a stunning archipelago of nine volcanic islands located ...

The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructure of the Azores, Berta Cabral, has stated that “Tourism is ...

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

Clear, unpolluted water surrounds Portugal's nine green Azores Islands, a longtime rest stop for trans-Atlantic sailors. Hiking, fishing, watersports and golf are among the attractions of this un ...

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 ...