Some visitors consider the Azores a warm Iceland, which is only partly true. But as I hiked a rocky beach path on Sao Miguel Island, I briefly thought I was back in that sub-Arctic country. All around ...

What’s the perfect island chain? The default has always been Hawaii: Its eight principal islands rising from the Pacific’s deep are verdant and vibrant. But if you switch your gaze to the Atlantic, ...

The Azores, a remote archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, are a beacon of emerald-green landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and a culture deeply connected to the sea.

All across the globe, there are teeny, tiny specks of land offering seclusion. From lush isles barely big enough for you and ...

Far out in the Atlantic Ocean is a chain of volcanic islands — a province of Portugal. We escape tor a mountain trek among the dairy cows and waterfalls of Sao Miguel island in the Azores. Far out in ...

Looking for a unique island experience? Consider the Azores. — -- Looking for a unique island experience? Consider the Azores, an archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic, a ...

The airline previously cut flights to Spain and other destinations in Portugal, citing increased taxes and airport fees. View on euronews ...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Over 14,000 earthquakes have been rattling São Jorge, one of nine islands that makes up the Azores, according to the Azores Seismovolcanic Information and Surveillance ...

Where the American, European and African tectonic plates meet, in the middle of the Atlantic, the only tea plantations in Europe can be found. The Gorreana Tea Factory, producing 40 tons of black and ...

Hurricane Alex socked the Azores on Friday — but it was a glancing blow. The 15-mile wide eye of the first January hurricane in 78 years missed the archipelago by a dozen miles. The hurricane toppled ...

Above: Hurricane Lorenzo at 11:05 am EDT October 1, 2019. At the time, Lorenzo was a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds. Image credit: tropicaltidbits.com. Winds were rising and intermittent rain ...