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Azores holidays

October 2021

  • Vikings, as imagined by NC Wyeth, and their stowaway mice are now thought to be the earliest settlers on the Azores.

    Did Vikings and their stowaway mice beat Portugal to the Azores?

    Evidence from animal remains shows Norse seafarers settled on the islands centuries before Portuguese explorers

August 2021

  • Mount Pico, on the island of Pico, the Azores.

    10 of the best things to do in the Azores

    Now on the UK’s travel green list, the Portuguese archipelago offers stunning volcanic landscapes and its own delicious cuisine, wines and even coffee

March 2015

  • The green, yet volcanic, landscape of the Azores

    The Azores holiday guide: what to see plus the best bars, restaurants and places to stay

    This volcanic archipelago in the mid-Atlantic is a world unto itself. But two new direct low-cost air routes from the UK are about to bring the enchanted islands within reach

August 2012

  • The volcanic crater of Lagoa do Fogo on São Miguel

    Swimming with sharks in the Azores

    The Azores islands are pushing adrenaline activities to attract new visitors. Fancy jumping into the sea with five huge sharks?

April 2005

  • Fast-track to snoozeville

    Direct flights starting this week link Britain and the Azores for the first time. Rafael Behr samples the islands' soporific appeal.

March 2005

  • Secret world of the Atlantic

    Bursting with colour and dramatic volcanoes, the Azores look like they could be at the edge of the world. In fact, they're less than four hours away. Tim Ecott reports.

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