Fly over the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, a volcanic crater turned natural lagoon off the coast of São Miguel Island in the Azores. This drone footage captures its emerald waters and dramatic cliffs ...

A tiny Portuguese paradise islet offers a fun day out for visitors, boasting a rare natural phenomenon. Located less than a mile from the coast the idyllic Islet of Vila Franca do Campo is the result ...

An idyllic Portuguese island is home to a paradise lagoon where tourists can experience a phenomenon rarely occurs in the natural world. Islet of Vila Franca do Campo is situated opposite the town of ...

A tiny Portuguese paradise isle offers an exciting day out for visitors, with the opportunity to swim in a natural phenomenon that rarely occurs in the world. Located less than a mile from the coast, ...

A small, breathtaking European islet hosts a natural wonder - a lagoon shaped almost like a perfect circle. Just under a mile off the coast of São Miguel in the Portuguese archipelago of Azores lies ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Emese Maczko is a travel writer covering sustainable travel. If you have time to visit only one of the nine islands in the Azores, ...

See the forecast for Vila Franca do Campo (São Miguel) ...

You can't visit this island paradise without getting an eyeful of its incredible shorelines. The beaches here are unique in that, like many other natural attractions in the Azores, they feature ...