An underwater archaeologist has identified around 250 treasure-filled shipwrecks along the coasts of mainland Portugal, the ...

The Azores municipality of Vila Franca do Campo will commemorate the International Day of Monuments and Sites this Friday, 18 ...

History books tell us that Portuguese navigators found the Azores islands uninhabited in the middle of the Atlantic during the early 1400s. But some intriguing constructions suggest that people ...

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 ...

Dartmouth resident Joel Ávila has written a new book exploring the history and culture of Pico Island in the Azores. The book, "Shades of Black and Gray - An inquiry into the Island of Pico and ...

The Azores are composed of nine islands and are ... a centuries-old town with a rich trade history and colorful, centuries-old Portuguese colonial architecture. Terceira is also home to Algar ...

The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host an event exploring the history and culture of Pico Island, the second largest island in the Azores archipelago. The event will feature a book release ...

We’re excited that Ben is honoring his Azorean heritage while celebrating the rich history and culture of fisheries here in Eureka.” This new Azores-themed work marks the first of a series of ...

If you have ever been interested in what exactly ties the city of New Bedford to the Azores, then the New Bedford ... Exploring Azorean Whaling, History, and Heritage” are encouraged to visit ...