OF COURSE.) Praia de Santa Bárbara is situated on the north coast of São Miguel island and it’s known as one of the most iconic Azores beaches. Its vast sandy shoreline stretches for ...

The beaches here are unique in that, like many other natural attractions in the Azores, they feature characteristics ... rocky dark or black sands. São Miguel boasts a hearty number of beautiful ...

It’s probably the most famous Sao Miguel sight of all ... Obviously, this includes the uniquely landscaped Azores beaches, which are perfect for those mandatory travel photo ops.

SAO MIGUEL ISLAND, Azores -- It’s called the Hawaii of Europe ... of Europe” for its volcanic landscapes, black sand beaches and lush waterfalls. But unlike Hawaii, which travelers need ...

Each of the nine islands boasts its own distinct character and appeal, but São Miguel and Terceira are the two connected by direct flights from the United States. Azores Airlines flies direct ...

Image A view overlooking the northwest coast of São Miguel, the largest of the nine islands that make up the Azores ... There was a pumice beach along one of the lake’s edges that we wanted ...

The Azores are composed of nine islands and are often differentiated by their geographic location; the eastern islands (São Miguel and Santa ... the Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort.

A stunning European archipelago is home to "dramatic landscapes" and scenic beauty - and its sunswept beaches aren't overrun with tourists. The Azores are ... São Miguel, and Terceira, among ...

Ponta Delgado is the ancient capital of São Miguel, the main island of the Azores Credit: Shutterstock Venture through the historic city gates and you’ll see white-washed houses, pretty ...