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National GeographicSep 3, 2026

Taste the Spirit of the Azores on a Food Tour of its Islands

Isolation has long demanded resourcefulness in the Azores. Across these far-flung Atlantic islands, generations of farmers, fisherfolk and winemakers have transformed maritime trade, local know-how ...

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  • GorreanaPlace1883-founded tea plantation using century-old machinery.
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  • Os AmigosRestaurantSão Jorge, PortugalLocal institution serving limpets for over four decades.
  • Café NunesRestaurantVimes, PortugalHarvests Arabica coffee from ocean-level orchards.
  • Espaço TalassaAttractionPico, PortugalRIB whale-watching safari operator.
  • Azores Wine CompanyPlacePico, PortugalWinery opened in 2021 with a restaurant and rooms.
  • LatitudeRestaurantPico, PortugalOffers 10-course tasting menus paired with vineyard wines.
  • Banhos FérreosRestaurantFurnas, PortugalServes cozido das furnas in a former thermal bathing hall.
  • Dos Lourais Dairy CooperativePlaceSão Jorge, Portugal
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Lonely PlanetSep 2

15 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Europe

Europe is as gorgeous as it is varied. Here are the most beautiful spots around Europe to add to your itinerary.

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  • Caldeira VelhaSightdazzlingly turquoise thermal waters on São Miguel
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  • The AzoresSightPonta Delgada, Portugalnine volcanic islands, stepping stones to another world
  • Swiss National ParkSightZernez, Switzerlandoffers glimpse of Alps as they were before tourism
  • Lakes of MacunSightZernez, Switzerlandreached via 21km day hike from Zernez
  • Chamanna CluozzaHotelZernez, Switzerlandremote log cabin at 1882m, requires 3.5-hour hike
  • FicograndeSightStromboli, Italyblack-sand volcanic beach
  • MagmatrekPlaceStromboli, Italyreputable guide for climbing volcano's smoking crater
  • Ring of KerryTrailCounty Kerry, Ireland179km loop drive on Iveragh Peninsula
  • Skellig RingTrailCounty Kerry, Irelanddramatic drive with views of Skellig Michael
  • Skellig MichaelSightCounty Kerry, Irelandtwin-pinnacled islet with early Christian monk settlement
  • Ballinskelligs PriorySightCounty Kerry, Irelandromantic medieval ruins
  • Kells BayGardenCounty Kerry, Irelandconverted Victorian hunting lodge in botanical gardens
  • Mt PicoSightPico Island, Portugal2351m cone offers sensational views across archipelago
  • Hohe Tauern National ParkSightBruck, Austrianature reserve with Austria's highest peak, Grossglockner
  • Krimmler WasserfälleSightHeiligenblut, Austriacountry's highest falls at 380m
  • Grossglockner High Alpine RoadTrailBruck, Austria48km road with 36 hairpin bends, unreal views
  • Black ForestNeighborhoodBaden-Baden, Germanyarea of Germany with deep forests and valleys
  • SchwarzwaldhochstrasseTrailFreudenstadt, Germanyroad through 1000-sq-km Black Forest National Park
  • Black Forest National ParkSightRuhestein, Germany1000-sq-km expanse of woodland
  • MummelseeSightRuhestein, Germanyglacial lake
  • HornisgrindeSightRuhestein, Germany1164m peak for views across forested heights
  • Lofoten IslandsNeighborhoodMoskenesøya, Norwayislands with mountains rising above the sea
  • HermannsdalstindenTrailSørvåg, Norway1029m peak for elemental views over peaks and waters
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Lonely PlanetJul 9

How to get the most out of the Azores without renting a car

It’s hard but not impossible to explore this Atlantic archipelago without renting a car. Here’s your detailed guide.

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