Secret EU island with only 400 residents and limited space for tourists
Escape the crowds of bustling tourists by exploring the unspoilt beauty and history of this tiny but enchanting island ...
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Back Central 1950-1960
In September 1957 a series of earthquakes shook the tiny Azorean island of Faial followed by numerous eruptions of a volcano centered on Capelinhos, a small cape extending off the island’s western ...
These Atlantic islands rival Hawaii, but with fewer crowds. Welcome to the Azores.
On Faial, visitors can hike to the extinct Capelinhos volcano. São Jorge is celebrated for its cheese. Rugged, rough-hewn Pico Island is home to the highest mountain in Portugal, 7,713-foot-tall ...
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The Azores Neighborhoods
You can hike Pico Mountain, which will afford unforgettable views of the archipelago, especially the nearby Faial Island, on a clear day. Or, you can take it easy and visit the island's UNESCO ...