The island is a hidden gem with unspoiled natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and a tranquil atmosphere-a perfect getaway ...

And when Tony Blair's plane lands, as expected, at the Lajes Field air base on the Azores island of Terceira, the islands' national flag flying at the end of the runway will provide more than a ...

The Azores are composed of nine islands and are often differentiated by their geographic location; the eastern islands (São Miguel and Santa Maria), western islands (Flores and Corvo) and central ...

Do you have an upcoming trip to Portugal and are wondering what to do in the Azores Islands? Or maybe you’re just curious about them and want some more information before making an informed ...

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.

Kerry Murray for The New York Times A view overlooking the northwest coast of São Miguel, the largest of the islands that make up the Azores archipelago. Kerry Murray for The New York Times Steam ...

History books tell us that Portuguese navigators found the Azores islands uninhabited in the middle of the Atlantic during the early 1400s. But some intriguing constructions suggest that people ...

At the center of this movement is Tremor, an annual festival based on São Miguel, the most populous of the Azores’ nine ...

It depicts a shared culture of Eureka and the Azores with a rich and vibrant fishing life,” said Goulart, who was able to complete the mural painting in just a few days with help from fellow ...

Clear, unpolluted water surrounds Portugal's nine green Azores Islands, a longtime rest stop for trans-Atlantic sailors. Hiking, fishing, watersports and golf are among the attractions of this un ...

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