Black sand beaches, lush greenery, and volcanic peaks make the Azores the perfect backdrop for your next subtropical getaway.

Adventure Compass spoke about the beauty and adventure of the Azores with  the friendliest folks at Azores Tourism Authority.

If you’re in the market for a balmy European beach vacation, you probably won’t find it in the Azores. As the locals will readily tell you, it’s common for the region – an autonomous group of Portuguese islandslocated in the mid-Atlantic – to experience four seasons in one day, and the temperature never climbs above 30 degrees Celsius. What you will find in the Azores is a peaceful and somewhat dreamy storybook-like landscape that’s filled with active adventures, natural wonders, and incredible views.

Beautiful, dramatic, with design-conscious places to stay and eat, thermal pools in lush forests, and great, sweeping beaches, the Azores are nine volcanic islands some 900 miles from the coast of Portugal

Their wedding ceremony was followed by a huge party at Claridge's Hotel before the pair went to Azores in Portugal. 

Many an animal lover, whatever their age, would do a triple backflip for the chance to swim with wild dolphins. 

The Azores. Far flung, pricey and inaccessible, right? Think again. Adventures on a budget biking and hiking break in this hidden gem of the Atlantic. 

Rising from the azure Atlantic, the Azores archipelago is a land of beauty and adventure. Alistair McLean reveals why you’ll fall head over heels for the islands...

Andrew and Fergie skipped the typical boat ride for the first part of their honeymoon, and instead boarded a jet that said 'just married!' on the back. Yes, really! Their destination? Terceira Island in the Azores!