Life – we are often told – is about connections. Whom you know, how well you know them – but also, how closely you yourself ...

Winter forced Emanuel Alves to remove his boat from the water at the port of São Mateus in the Azores, the Portuguese ...

Europe’s islands are where wellness returns to its roots. Think crater walks, thermal springs, forest saunas and bracing, salt-laced air. Here are a few of the most restorative escapes for travellers ...

After several days immersed in the geothermal intensity of São Miguel, I headed west on my Azores journey. Faial and Pico, separated by just five miles of ocean, form a complementary pair—and could ...

You can't visit this island paradise without getting an eyeful of its incredible shorelines. The beaches here are unique in that, like many other natural attractions in the Azores, they feature ...

Too often overlooked by British tourists, these lush, rugged isles deliver warm sand, dramatic landscapes and a hearty dose of adventure Chris is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of ...

In 2026, so-called 'island hopping' – visiting multiple islands by sea or air – emerges as a leading luxury travel trend. We map routes across Europe. View on euronews ...

The Azores is probably one of the best places in the world to go whale watching. That's because it is one of the world's largest whale sanctuaries, with more than 20 different species of cetaceans ...

Portugal is famous for its rich history and culture, but many of its lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage sites remain unexplored ...