Marine archaeologist Alexandre Monteiro claims that the coast of Portugal holds 8,620 shipwrecks, 250 of which may hold large ...

Among the shipwrecks identified is the Nossa Senhora do Rosário, a Spanish ship that sank in 1589 near Troia, carrying 22 ...

Visiting Azores? Read our articles to help you plan ... Additionally, visitors can explore the depth of the coast below at one of the most popular dive sites. The Terceirense shipwreck, a historic ...

The Azores' placement in the middle of the Atlantic (1,000 miles from the coast of western Portugal), means you'll be greeted with mild temperatures and rain throughout the year. No matter which ...

The findings cover the coastal regions of mainland Portugal as well as the surrounding waters of the Azores and Madeira.

The Azores are composed of nine islands and are ... both inland and along the coast. While here, be sure to indulge in local cheese and dairy products for a true taste of Terceira (there are ...

"I have documented around 7,500 wrecks along the mainland coast, 1,000 near the Azores, and 120 near Madeira," he told Portuguese news agency Lusa. "I know, for instance, that off the coast of ...

Around 250 ships loaded with treasure lie wrecked in the waters of the Azores and Madeira archipelagos and on the Portuguese mainland coast ...

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 ...

In partnership with Intrepid Travel. Welcome to the Azores, nine volcanic islands 1500 kilometres off the coast of Portugal in the North Atlantic. Check in to the four-star Hotel do Canal in Horta.