Observed at 11:00, Sunday 19 January BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup, external All times are Azores Standard Time (Atlantic/Azores, GMT-1) unless otherwise stated.

The island is a hidden gem with unspoiled natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and a tranquil atmosphere-a perfect getaway ...

Diving off Santa Maria island in the Azores, Jordi relished his close encounters with blue sharks. ‘Sometimes they came within centimetres,’ he says. ‘They’re such beautiful animals, such elegant ...

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