If you want to see the Azores' volcanic activity for yourself, there is no better place than the Furnas Valley. The area of Furnas is basically one giant dormant volcano. As such, the area is full of ...

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.

After asking for a cup of “special tea,” the Chalet da Tia Mercês patron is ushered out back to the spigot that protrudes from the wall of the teahouse. Paula Aguiar, who runs the house, fills a clear ...

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 ...

Traveling to a paradise on Earth doesn’t necessarily require a long, arduous or perilous journey. In fact, an unspoiled landscape reminiscent of a fairytale is barely five hours from Boston and about ...

Sete Cidades provides the best introduction to the Azores' breathtaking landscapes. Conveniently located on São Miguel, Sete Cidades is an area found northwest of Ponta Delgada that is composed of a ...

Fancy discovering landscapes even more magnificent than those of Lake Como? In the Azores, these five volcanic lakes reveal ...

Climb Pico Island’s Mountain, the tallest peak in Portugal at 2,351 meters, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Azores archipelago. Experience Cozido das Furnas, a traditional Portuguese dish ...