All along, the wineries on the Portuguese islands of the Azores were never just places that made wine. They were social gathering spots, where the owners would invite their friends and families over ...

With a population of over 15,000, the island of Pico is the second largest in the Azores archipelago. Visitors would be remiss to think all the islands that make up what’s been called Europe’s Hawaii ...

When advertising executive-turned-hotelier Benedita Branco came across an abandoned distillery in the most picturesque corner of the wild and volcanic Pico island in Portugal’s Azores archipelago, she ...

Why I went: My dad's family is from the Azores and none of us had ever been there. Don't miss: The drive around the east side of Pico from Lajes do Pico to Sao Roque do Pico; the ferry ride from Pico ...

TAKE a look at the little-known sunshine spot that’s the ‘Hawaii of Europe’ with lava tunnels, a volcano and crystal-clear waters. Pico Island in the Azores, Portugal, is located less than three hours ...

Nestled in the vast expanse of the North Atlantic, the Portuguese island of Pico in the Azores is a hidden gem renowned for its unparalleled opportunities for whale-watching and swimming with dolphins ...

Snow is a rare thing in the Azores, Portugal. Pico Montain is the highest mountain in Portugal, and now it is covered with snow. It is like a snow cone in the middle of the ocean, and a rare thing to ...