IN EUROPE, there is a ‘blue island’ home to a pier full of paintings, inspired by a sailing tradition to quell superstition. Faial, located in the Azores archipelago, was created by ...

Here are five Azores island trails you may consider for your next hiking trip. Pico Island also hosts Portugal 's highest ...

Parque Terra Nostra is a beautiful nature park located on the island of Faial in the Azores archipelago. It boasts of a rich biodiversity and many endemic species. It is the perfect place for ...

On Faial, you'll find the popular Praia ... For more information, visit Portugal's tourism board's website. Azores Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour (1010 reviews) Small-Group Ponta Delgada Food ...

Welcome to the Azores, nine volcanic islands 1500 kilometres off the coast of Portugal in the North Atlantic ... We have chosen Faial island as it is more relaxed with a slower pace of life ...

Pico is the second-largest island of the Azores. It's home to Portugal's tallest mountain ... especially the nearby Faial Island, on a clear day. Or, you can take it easy and visit the ...

Colonized by Portugal in the early 15th century ... the flowers have become a symbol of the Azores and grow throughout the archipelago. Faial Island is often called the Blue Island for the ...