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.

Praia dos Mosteiros provides a great introduction to the beaches typical of this island chain ... For more information, visit Portugal's tourism board's website. Azores Whale Watching & Islet ...

From the Algarve to the Azores, these are the best beaches in Portugal for sunning, swimming, and sand castles.

A stunning European archipelago is home to "dramatic landscapes" and scenic beauty - and its sunswept beaches aren't overrun ...

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 ...

The Azores are a dream destination for nature lovers. The islands offer a wide range of beautiful beaches, numerous hiking trails and stunning scenery. The Azores, a volcanic archipelago located ...

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 ...

Portugal’s Azores Islands are one of the most remote and ... a charming coastal town known for its extensive sandy beach and inviting marina. It seemed like the perfect spot to grab a strong ...

More than 400 Portuguese beaches have been awarded blue flags this year, six more than last year, with the beaches of Sintra receiving the award ...

Welcome to the Azores, nine volcanic islands 1500 kilometres off the coast of Portugal in the North Atlantic ... it's a short walk from the harbour and beach, located on Horta's main street.

The Balearics, the South of France, and the Amalfi Coast are obvious picks, but have you considered Portugal ... island on the Ria Formosa has three miles of pristine white-sand beaches—and ...