Explore the Azores Islands, hike to the top of a volcano and take a dip in hot- and cold-water thermal springs on a weeklong tour that includes a visit to Lisbon, Portugal.

Azores Islands Travel Guide Azores Archipelago. The Azores archipelago, consisting of nine major islands and numerous smaller ones, is located about 900 miles off the coast of Portugal.

And there’s a lot in the Azores worth protecting. The islands are located in the North Atlantic, 2,390 miles (3,850 km) east of Boston and 870 miles (1,400 km) west of Lisbon.

Welcome to the Azores, a necklace of nine enchanting islands that huddle in the middle of the Atlantic but are part of Portugal. The archipelago is an autonomous region located roughly 1,000 miles ...

Hotels Near Sao Jorge8.9 miles- Sao Jorge Is., Azores Islands, Portugal Hotels Near Pico Island24.1 miles- Pico Island, Azores Islands, Portugal Hotels Near Graciosa31 miles- Graciosa, Azores ...

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.

There are many reasons to fall in love with the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic that’s often called the Hawaii of Europe. The islands are green; they’re lush ...

Despite producing some truly delicious pineapples—and the only pineapples grown in Europe—Portugal’s Azores islands aren’t particularly well suited to growing the fruit. Which is why the ...

AZORES, Portugal—In just a few days, I toured tea and pineapple plantations, dined on a meal cooked underground by hot springs, and admired jewel-like lakes in collapsed volcano craters, steep ...