I love beaches as much as the next gal. So during my trip to the Azores islands, you know I had to seek out some of the best Azores beaches. These islands are a hidden gem for beach lovers.

From the famed beaches of the Algarve to the sun-soaked islands of the Azores, Portugal is home to an array of breathtaking shorelines just waiting to be explored. But with so many stunning ...

Praia dos Mosteiros provides a great introduction to the beaches typical of this island chain ... For more information, visit Portugal's tourism board's website. Azores Whale Watching & Islet ...

Welcome to the Azores, nine volcanic islands 1500 kilometres off the coast of Portugal in the North Atlantic ... it's a short walk from the harbour and beach, located on Horta's main street.

Kerry Murray for The New York Times 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 ...

The Bazaruto Archipelago in Mozambique, although less well-known than the likes of the Azores or Canary Islands, boasts stunning palm-lined beaches and clear blue seas resembling those holiday ...