know that it could take hours to get somewhere that looks close by on a map. If you're visiting the Azores, chances are you'll be flying into São Miguel. The island services local and national ...

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 ...

São Miguel boasts ... All beaches in the Azores are free and don't have set hours, though you should not venture into the water ever at night. For more information, visit Portugal's tourism ...