I love beaches as much as the next gal. So during my trip to the Azores islands, you know I had to seek out some of the best Azores beaches. These islands are a hidden gem for beach lovers.

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 ...

The environmental association Quercus has classified 425 beaches with “Gold Quality” this year, five more than last year, ...

Obviously, this includes the uniquely landscaped Azores beaches, which are perfect for those mandatory travel photo ops. This part of the island is known for being rugged and remote, and of course ...

Four Portuguese beaches - including two in the Algarve - were featured in the 2025 edition of The World’s 50 Best Beaches – ...

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

A stunning European archipelago is home to "dramatic landscapes" and scenic beauty - and its sunswept beaches aren't overrun with tourists. The Azores are a Portuguese archipelago in the middle of ...

From the famed beaches of the Algarve to the sun-soaked islands of the Azores, Portugal is home to an array of breathtaking shorelines just waiting to be explored. But with so many stunning ...

Move over Spain, there's a European country that's fast becoming the number one holiday destination, even boasting of having ...

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Kerry Murray for The New York Times A view overlooking the northwest coast of São Miguel, the largest of the islands that make up the Azores archipelago. Kerry Murray for The New York Times Steam ...