SINCE the time when Mr. Darwin called attention to the peculiarities of the fauna and flora of the Galapagos in his “Journal of Researches,” and showed in his “Origin of Species” how ...

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 ...

Botania Hall, a beautifully restored 19th-century estate in the middle of a botanical garden, is a private retreat amid the ...

He first traveled to the Azores for an artistic residency and was ... into the body of the instrument represent the islands’ ...

Too often overlooked by British tourists, these lush, rugged isles deliver warm sand, dramatic landscapes and a hearty dose ...

This beautiful archipelago, part of Portugal, is a hidden gem with stunning landscapes, fascinating history, and a vibrant ...

The US State Department has included the consulate in Ponta Delgada, in the Azores, on a list of 12 diplomatic posts to be ...

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 ...