The Azores, an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean and an autonomous region of Portugal, are renowned for their stunning volcanic landscapes, lush greenery, and unique biodiversity. Comprising ...

The picturesque island chain has not seen a hurricane make landfall in over a decade. Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s HURDAT database. Note: Only storms with names and that ...

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 ...

Rising from the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores archipelago is a Portuguese treasure that’s just waiting for you to stumble upon it. We’re talking nine islands here – including the absolutely ...

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 ...

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, ...