Sete Cidades provides the best introduction to the Azores' breathtaking landscapes. Conveniently located on São Miguel, Sete Cidades is an area found northwest of Ponta Delgada that is composed of a ...
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Why are these lakes two colors?

At Sete Cidades in São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal, two lakes appear in distinct green and blue tones. Light reflection, depth differences, and algae contribute to the color contrast. The volcanic ...
Touching the clouds and volcanic peaks, this hike in the heart of an ancient crater is one of the most spectacular in Portugal. A life-size immersion in the stunning landscapes of the Azores.
The Capelinhos volcano on the Azores island of Faial forced much of the region's population to emigrate when it erupted in the late 1950s. A black-sand wasteland — with an 1894 lighthouse partly ...