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 ...

The Azores—a collection of volcanic islands off of the mainland—are not to be missed. Now, we present the best beach towns (and cities) in Portugal. Don’t forget to pick up a pastel de nata ...

Sete Citades is one of the most famous sites in the Azores and included in the “7 Wonders of Portugal.” This volcanic crater on the western side of São Miguel is home to the twin lakes that ...

Planning your trip to the Azores? Discover where to stay, from 5-star hotels in Ponta Delgada to serene spa resorts with direct access to hot springs.

It was 6 a.m. — 2 a.m. to my raddled East Coast brain — and my husband, daughter and I were staggering through customs in the Ponta Delgada Airport, on the island of São Miguel, the largest ...

An Island-by-Island Guide to Portugal's Azores. ... whilst its coast has barren areas of black lava. ... which is putting Pico on the oenological map with its new excellent wines, ...

They lie more than 900 miles from the rest of Portugal and roughly 2,400 miles from the east coast of North America. In colonial days, Sao Miguel was a layover port for ships from Portugal ...