In recent years Portugal has been thrust onto the global stage as far as travel destinations go, thanks in large part to the numerous World Travel Awards the.
Friday 14 May 2021
Holidays to a select list of countries are officially back on for those travelling from England, Wales and Scotland from Monday 17 May. But where should we be looking if we want to get abroad while staying away from the crowds? These are our top spots.
Azores
The Azores
Portugal and its islands (including the Azores and Madeira) plan to welcome British tourists from Monday 17 May, when Portugal will also become a green list country.
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This archipelago cast off the coast of Portugal is made up of nine islands that poke out of the depths of the Atlantic. All were the result of volcanic eruptions, which left behind dramatic landscapes and rugged beaches backed by craggy peaks, uninhabited until the 15th century, when the Portuguese colonised these remote outcrops. The largest, São Miguel, is the only isle that could reasonably be referred to as urban, although there are also plenty of small towns built around natural hot springs, crater lakes and