Sandra chose these hikes when she returned to Portugal from her native Azores where she was researching the Pocket Azores travel guide. The Azores are heaven for nature lovers and outdoors enthusiasts ...

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 ...

Discover a stunning Azores hiking trail filled with ocean cliffs, lush landscapes, and vibrant nature that showcases Portugal’s incredible beauty. #Azores #TravelPortugal #HiddenGems ...

There are very few places on the planet where you can find top spots for many different adventure sports packed close together. The Azores is one of them. This remote archipelago of nine islands in ...

I ALWAYS THOUGHT that if I wanted an adrenaline-fueled getaway with a Lord of the Rings-worthy backdrop I’d have to fly halfway around the world to New Zealand. Then I discovered the Azores. This ...

Portugal’s islands can sometimes feel like a separate country altogether. Far out in the Atlantic, the volcanic archipelagos ...

Why I went: My dad's family is from the Azores and none of us had ever been there. Don't miss: The drive around the east side of Pico from Lajes do Pico to Sao Roque do Pico; the ferry ride from Pico ...