The morning began with the Parade of Nations through the the quaint, coastal village of Ribeira Grande on the island of São Miguel. The countries were led by a local percussion group, whose ...

There is something magical about escaping to an island nation for a surf trip. The dream is to go somewhere remote, with waves breaking across multiple pointbreaks or reefbreaks around the ...

Raw and verdant, the Azores Islands is an unspoiled chain of nine emerald gems in the expansive Atlantic. Boasting an abundance of surf opportunity, often compared to Hawaii in the Pacific when it ...

Whether it’s to watch whales, taste wine, hike or surf, summer offers the best time to visit Portugal’s North Atlantic islands. Millions of years ago, a dramatic series of volcanic events gave rise to ...

Day one of the Billabong Azores Islands Pro presented by Nissan an Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) 6-Star Prime Men's event commenced with round one of competition running through to ...

Many of the athletes on show could be among the leading contenders for honours in the Japanese capital in four years after surfing was among five sports approved by the International Olympic Committee ...