Summers are the busiest time in the Azores when each island offers a diverse ... choose the namesake island to check climbing the mountain off their bucket list. It’s more of a steep hike ...

The beaches here are unique in that, like many other natural attractions in the Azores, they feature characteristics ... and incredible views of Pico Mountain on the nearby Pico island.

The Azores are composed of nine islands and are often differentiated by their geographic location; the eastern islands (São Miguel and Santa Maria), western islands (Flores and Corvo) and central ...