I visited the Azores and I can tell you first hand that it’s 100% worth the trek. Not many people know about this little group of islands, so you’re definitely at an advantage already.

Best Beaches in the Azores Praia de Santa Bárbara, São Miguel. Praia de Santa Bárbara is situated on the north coast of São Miguel island and it’s known as one of the most iconic Azores beaches.

As Santa Maria was the first island in the Azores to be colonised, it boasts older examples of these structures that have stood the test of time, thanks to a lack of historical volcanic activity ...

Discover everything there is to do in Santa Maria - if you’re a holidaymaker that likes to just take it easy, this is the right island for you Wednesday 7 February 2018 Share ...

Santa Maria Island, Azores Getty Images Santa Maria Lying 34 miles south of São Miguel, Santa Maria was the first island to be discovered by the Portuguese in 1427.

Mobulamania in Whale Shark Soup? For a long time we thought about where to go this year in autumn; a reasonable diving vacation was our goal. We found what we were looking for in Europe, more ...

During our magnificent respite in lovely Santa Maria, Azores, we have been attending the usual festivities – both religious and secular. On Saturday, Aug. 4, Vila do Porto Mayor Carlos Henrique ...

Part of the Azores, Santa Maria Island enjoys mild weather year-round, ... as well as a beach bar. Ilha da Tavira. Another island is Ilha da Tavira which has a 2.5mile stretch of sand.

Santa Maria Island Weather Forecasts. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Santa Maria Island area.