Traveling to a paradise on Earth doesn’t necessarily require a long, arduous or perilous journey. The mid-Atlantic Azores archpelago offers a beguiling mix of wild nature and volcanic thermal ...

In the Azores, travelers can expect enormous mountains, volcanic craters, and majestic waterfalls - if they know where to find them. The Portuguese archipelago comprises nine very different islands ...

Discover the Azores, Portugal's island paradise, offering volcanic landscapes, rich culture and unforgettable adventures from whale watching to geothermal spas.

The Azores are a dream destination for nature lovers. The islands offer a wide range of beautiful beaches, numerous hiking trails and stunning scenery.

From the pumice beach at the bottom, swirling mists gave the lake an otherworldly air. Reality intruded when I climbed back up and found a $30 parking ticket on my rental car.

A Delta Airlines plane had to make an emergency landing on a remote volcanic island in the Azores due to having engine issues ...

SAO MIGUEL ISLAND, Azores -- It’s called the Hawaii of Europe. And for most Americans, it’s a lot closer than Hawaii. The Azores is an autonomous region of Portugal made up of nine islands in ...

Delta Flight 127, which departed Madrid, Spain diverted to the volcanic island of Terceira in the Azores. Passengers were ...

The Azores—a collection of volcanic islands off of the mainland—are not to be missed. Now, we present the best beach towns (and cities) in Portugal. Don’t forget to pick up a pastel de nata ...

A view overlooking the northwest coast of São Miguel, the largest of the islands that make up the Azores archipelago. Kerry Murray for The New York Times Steam rises from a volcanic hot spot in ...

Rent quad bikes and more to traverse the Azores’ volcanic landscape. Half-day quad bike tours from about $60 per person; must be 7 or older to ride. Jeep and van tours also available.