black sand beaches and lush waterfalls. But unlike Hawaii, which travelers need to fly more than 11 hours to reach from the U.S. Atlantic coast, the Azores is just a five-hour, 2,200-mile flight ...

Fly to the Azores with TAP Air Portugal from dozens ... should check out this beach is its natural pools and black sand. This ...

There's also Praia do Almoxarife, which features a long, black sand shoreline and incredible ... There are so many beaches in the Azores that it would take days just to visit all that's available ...

Because Mount Pico is a dormant volcano, expect plenty of black, rocky terrain ... and Praia do Almoxarife beach (some of the few shorelines in the Azores made up of sand rather than rocky ...

It lies south of Sao Miguel and holds the distinction of being the southernmost island in the Azores. The island is renowned for its white sandy beaches, unique chimneys, and warm, dry climate.

Cheap holidays to the Azores are doable, especially during the low season between October and April. When budgeting your trip, expect to pay under 10 euros (€) for an inexpensive meal and less than €2 ...