The Azores are composed of nine islands and are often differentiated by their geographic location; the eastern islands (São Miguel and Santa Maria), western islands (Flores and Corvo) and central ...

Each major island has its airport, mainly catering to inter-island travel within the Azores. Additionally, ferry services connect the islands, although their availability may be impacted by local ...

Azores Beaches is ranked #6 out of 10 things to do in The Azores. ... You can't visit this island paradise without getting an eyeful of its incredible ... Map. Previous: Things to do. Next: Hotels.

In the Azores: Earth, Water, Fire and Air, Sometimes All at Once Volcanic São Miguel, one of the nine islands in this Portuguese archipelago in the Mid-Atlantic, offers landscapes and experiences ...

Discover the Azores, Portugal's island paradise, offering volcanic landscapes, rich culture and unforgettable adventures from whale watching to geothermal spas.

And there’s a lot in the Azores worth protecting. The islands are located in the North Atlantic, 2,390 miles (3,850 km) east of Boston and 870 miles (1,400 km) west of Lisbon.

LISBON (Reuters) - The regional assembly of Portugal's Azores Islands approved the creation of the largest protected marine area in the North Atlantic to reach international conservation goals ...