Escape the crowds of bustling tourists by exploring the unspoilt beauty and history of this tiny but enchanting island ...

You can hike Pico Mountain, which will afford unforgettable views of the archipelago, especially the nearby Faial Island, on a clear day. Or, you can take it easy and visit the island's UNESCO ...

On Faial, visitors can hike to the extinct Capelinhos volcano. São Jorge is celebrated for its cheese. Rugged, rough-hewn Pico Island is home to the highest mountain in Portugal, 7,713-foot-tall ...