Why I went: My dad's family is from the Azores and none of us had ever been there. Don't miss: The drive around the east side of Pico from Lajes do Pico to Sao Roque do Pico; the ferry ride from Pico ...

On Pico Island, guide Ana Carmo walks down a coastal path toward a building once used by early winemakers. ( Phil Marty ) PICO ISLAND, Azores — I wasn't expecting to see giraffes in the Azores. But ...

Snow is a rare thing in the Azores, Portugal. Pico Montain is the highest mountain in Portugal, and now it is covered with snow. It is like a snow cone in the middle of the ocean, and a rare thing to ...

High winds and waves cause a trail of damage in Madalena, on Pico Island in the Azores. Footage shows Azores storm surge. Video, 00:00:53Footage shows Azores storm surge Up Next. Seaside towns ...