IF YOU’RE after some winter sun but are looking for a less-trodden path for your mid-haul flight, it’s worth checking out ...

Over 1,300 critically endangered tiny snails reintroduced into their natural habitat in December on the Desertas Islands, ...

The islands are located between Madeira and the Canary Islands, allowing Portugal’s territorial waters to reach within 40 nautical miles of the Spanish territory.

Famous for their breathtaking landscapes, the Portuguese islands, Madeira and the Azores, are undoubtedly an excellent choice ...

The island is part of the Azores, an archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the north Atlantic ocean ... fares from £100 in January. TAP Air Portugal and Azores Airlines both operate direct ...

Madeira, a popular destination for European tourists, is the largest of a group of Portuguese islands in the north Atlantic Ocean, south-west of the Portuguese mainland. People had gathered ...

The Portuguese islands, nestled in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, have become a magnet for local property buyers. Foreigners, too, are enchanted by their stunning natural landscapes, rich cuisine, ...

The barricado, a heavy wooden barrier located midship, separating off men-slaves, was a central feature not found among slavers in the South Atlantic. The Portuguese operated vessels in which many ...

One diver experiences the awe-inspiring seascape in the waters surrounding this tiny chain of islands in the Atlantic.

Spanish and Portuguese ships in the North Atlantic are catching as many as 25,000 mako sharks annually, according to Greenpeace's investigation. Environmentalists warn that losing sharks at the ...

In partnership with Intrepid Travel. Welcome to the Azores, nine volcanic islands 1500 kilometres off the coast of Portugal in the North Atlantic. Check in to the four-star Hotel do Canal in Horta.