The Azores, a remote archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, are a beacon of emerald-green landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and a culture deeply connected to the sea.

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 ...

The Azores are a dream destination for nature lovers. The islands offer a wide range of beautiful beaches, numerous hiking ...

The Portuguese discovered this remote archipelago, scattered 800 miles west of their mainland in the swirling mists of the Atlantic Ocean in the early 1500s. The Azores comprise nine islands, each a ...

Discover the 25 most beautiful places in Portugal, from sun-drenched beaches to charming cities and hidden gems. Explore the ...

You could call New England and Portugal cousins, thanks to more than a century of migration here from the Atlantic nation. Though visit São Miguel, the largest of the nine islands that make up the ...

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 ...

Far out in the North Atlantic stretches a rain-swept chain of volcanic islands, the Azores, a distant province of Portugal. On a day shaped by washes of cloud and sun, Inês Pereira Rodrigues of Lisbon ...

FILE PHOTO: People bath in the thermal baths at Ponta da Ferraria on Sao Miguel Island in the Azores archipelago, Portugal LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal's Azores archipelago cancelled all tourist and ...