The beautiful Azores is an unspoiled, Portuguese North Atlantic archipelago situated 1,500km from the European coast and 3,900km from that of North America. The Azores consists of nine islands, each with its own particular charm. Displaying some amazing scenery and intriguing terrains between them, the natural wonders of the Azores include vast areas covered by colourful hydrangea, lush volcanic mountains, grottoes, caves, mineral hot springs and fertile vineyards. The biggest and most popula...

The Azores is one of those destinations that no one is quite sure exactly where it is – except for transatlantic sailors, who stop off en-route to America. Almost in the middle of the Atlantic, 950 miles west of Lisbon, this Portuguese archipelago consists of nine spectacular volcanic islands spread across 373 miles.
Each island is very different: some are mountainous, others are hilly with sparkling lakes nestled in extinct volcanic craters. The largest of the islands is Sao Migu...