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Would you hike a volcano, kayak across twin-colored lakes and soak in a hot spring all in one place? Welcome to the Azores, the wild Atlantic secret of Portugal you may not heard of. Floating midway ...

From afar Pico looks like a child's drawing: an atoll appearing in a cerulean sea, the mountain in the center with a small, slightly off-center triangular peak. It's a rugged four-hour climb to reach ...

Whether it’s to watch whales, taste wine, hike or surf, summer offers the best time to visit Portugal’s North Atlantic islands. Millions of years ago, a dramatic series of volcanic events gave rise to ...

Destinations can be too crowded. Discover the antidote to overcrowded and overpriced vacation spots in "Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations" by National Geographic. The guide unveils ...

Glide over the stunning volcanic landscapes of Faial, one of Portugal's captivating Azores islands, with this breathtaking drone footage. Witness the dramatic contrasts of the "Blue Island," from the ...

With their immense volcanic craters, dramatic cliff faces and “Lost World” waterfalls, it’s no surprise that the Azores is dubbed the “Hawaii of the Atlantic”. This string of nine Portuguese islands ...