Far out in the North Atlantic stretches a rain-swept chain of volcanic islands, the Azores, a distant province of Portugal. On a day shaped by washes of cloud and sun, Inês Pereira Rodrigues of Lisbon ...

Why Azores hiking: Nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic offer diverse trails, from easy coastal walks to challenging summit climbs, all surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Best times to go: April to ...

The Azores offer some of Europe’s most breathtaking hiking trails, weaving through volcanic craters, lush pastures, and coastal cliffs. From easy heritage walks to challenging climbs, each path ...

São Miguel Island had everything we needed: a world-class network of trails, a distinctive culture and a subtropical climate ...

Why I went: My dad's family is from the Azores and none of us had ever been there. Don't miss: The drive around the east side of Pico from Lajes do Pico to Sao Roque do Pico; the ferry ride from Pico ...

There are very few places on the planet where you can find top spots for many different adventure sports packed close together. The Azores is one of them. This remote archipelago of nine islands in ...

There are very few places on the planet where you can find top spots for many different adventure sports packed close together. The Azores is one of them. This remote archipelago of nine islands in ...