it's hard to beat the Azores. This archipelago of nine volcanic islands is one of two autonomous regions that are technically part of Portugal. It's just 1,400 kilometers out into the Atlantic Ocean.

The hottest districts will be Santarém, Setúbal and Beja, with a maximum of 25ºC, as well as Braga, Lisbon and Faro with a ...

The Azores, a volcanic archipelago located in the middle of the North Atlantic, some 900 miles west of Lisbon, is an ideal ...

A stunning European archipelago is home to "dramatic landscapes" and scenic beauty - and its sunswept beaches aren't overrun ...

The vessel was intercepted "in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, around 500 nautical miles" south of Portugal's Azores archipelago, the judicial police statement said. Five crew members were ...

Officers have confiscated nearly 6.5 tonnes of cocaine from a semi-submersible submarine intercepted off the Azores while bound for the Iberian peninsula, Portugal's judicial police said on Tuesday.

Here are five Azores island trails you may consider for your next hiking trip. Pico Island also hosts Portugal 's highest ...

Ponta Delgada is the archipelago's capital ... Pico is the second-largest island of the Azores. It's home to Portugal's tallest mountain – Mount Pico – which sits in the center of the island.

This island has been named the most beautiful of its archipelago, home to lush valleys, waterfalls and lakes in volcanic ...

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has announced a new measure aimed at reducing flight costs between the Azores and ...

Fancy a slice of tropical paradise without breaking the bank? Look no further than the Azores, Portugal's answer to Hawaii and a treasure trove of natural beauty that won't leave your wallet empty.

The vessel was intercepted "in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, around 500 nautical miles (more than 900 kilometres)" south of Portugal's Azores archipelago, the judicial police statement said.