Like the Aloha State, the Portuguese Azores are islands where the locals both nurture and protect their unique culture, determined to keep the natural beauty safe from overdevelopment. And there ...

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.

The best way to get around the Azores is by car. A rental car allows you travel with complete freedom, as buses around the islands can be unpredictable and cater more to locals than visitors.

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 ...

Whale and dolphin watching tours in the Azores tend to last for a few hours and can be arranged on multiple islands. Highly rated tour operators include Futurisimo, which departs from the Pico and ...

The Portuguese navy intercepted a submarine on March 25, which was carrying 6.5 tons of cocaine about 925 kilometres south of ...

If you're looking for a Clunes travel series to fill the void for now, though, you'll be pleased to learn that Islands of the Pacific is being released this week, and was actually ...

the second largest island in the Azores archipelago. The event will feature a book release, film screening, and panel discussion centered around Azorean whaling, history, and heritage. The event is ...

May 2027 - Register at [email protected] and we will contact when confirmed details including dates and prices are available. Experience the hidden paradise of the richly biodiverse Azores ...