This volcanic island expanded Portugal by 1.5 square miles overnight (sailors must paint murals here for safe passage)
Deep in the Atlantic Ocean, where cerulean waters meet volcanic majesty, lies Faial Island — the “Blue Island” of Portugal’s Azores archipelago. This 67-square-mile paradise isn’t just another pretty Portuguese outpost; it’s where nature performs its most dramatic acts daily. The island’s striking beauty comes from an extraordinary combination: hydrangea-covered hills cascading toward black sand … Lire plus