travel42 Port Guide: Azores Islands

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Clear, unpolluted water surrounds Portugal's nine green Azores Islands, a longtime rest stop for trans-Atlantic sailors. Hiking, fishing, watersports and golf are among the attractions of this unspoiled and remote destination.

Most visitors stay on Sao Miguel, the largest and most populated island. Allow five days to see its highlights. The green and blue lakes at Sete Cidades are the stuff of postcards, and there are plenty of other lakes on the island. Thermal springs abound, especially in ...