The beaches here are unique in that, like many other natural attractions in the Azores, they feature characteristics that are a result of the islands' volcanic history. You won't find many long ...

One of the central islands, Terceira is the second most ... do Porto Pim beach and Praia do Almoxarife beach (some of the few shorelines in the Azores made up of sand rather than rocky, volcanic ...

Cheap holidays to the Azores are doable, especially during the low season between October and April. When budgeting your trip, expect to pay under 10 euros (€) for an inexpensive meal and less than €2 ...

black sand beaches and lush waterfalls. But unlike Hawaii, which travelers need to fly more than 11 hours to reach from the U.S. Atlantic coast, the Azores is just a five-hour, 2,200-mile flight ...