São Miguel , the largest of the Azores island archipelago, is one of the poorest areas of the European Union. Cue the transformative power of music... Two hours from Portugal, five hours from New ...

Gridlock Guy took a vacation to Sao Miguel in the Azores and marveled at the 'steady and chill' pace of motorists.

Two hours from Portugal, five hours from ... which is the main city of the island of São Miguel, and also the biggest one in the Azores," Lopes tells Euronews Culture, "which at the time was ...

Here are five Azores island trails you may consider for your next hiking trip. Pico Island also hosts Portugal's highest ... the summit on clear days. On Sao Miguel Island, head to the Sete ...

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Located midway between Europe and North America, the Azores are a group of nine Portuguese volcanic islands known for their ...

Long Island has thousands of miles of hiking trails through woods, fields and sand. Many are suitable for kids, and some have guided tours. Take a look at some of the best bets for hiking trails ...

São Miguel boasts a hearty number of beautiful beaches. Praia dos Mosteiros provides a great introduction to the beaches typical of this island ... Portugal's tourism board's website. Azores ...

Sete Cidades provides the best introduction to the Azores' breathtaking landscapes. Conveniently located on São Miguel ... vantage points and hiking trails as well as a little town, which ...