Escape to the Azores, Europe's best kept secret in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean! These nine volcanic islands offer dramatic landscapes and pristine nature. Hike along steaming crater lakes on São Miguel with its thermal springs and tea plantations. Spot majestic whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Explore mysterious caves and lava pools of Terceira. Climb the impressive Pico, Portugal's highest mountain. Swim in natural ocean pools of lava rock. Taste cozido, a stew cooked with geothermal heat. The Azores are perfect for adventurers far from mass tourism!