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As the Canary Islands and Tenerife in particular battle anti-tourism protests and locals' discontent, a new option has arisen with incredible natural beauty without the hoards of tourists. Santa Maria ...

IF YOU’RE after some winter sun but are looking for a less-trodden path for your mid-haul flight, it’s worth checking out Santa Maria. The island is part of the Azores, an archipelago of nine volcanic ...

You can't visit this island paradise without getting an eyeful of its incredible shorelines. The beaches here are unique in that, like many other natural attractions in the Azores, they feature ...

Watch our video on eight hidden gem islands to visit IF YOU’RE after some winter sun but are looking for a less-trodden path for your mid-haul flight, it’s worth checking out Santa Maria. The island ...