What could be more ‘off the beaten track’ than a Jurassic archipelago off Europe’s most westerly point somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean? Part of Portugal, The Azores consists of nine islands, each characterised by dramatic landscapes that include volcanic peaks, cascading waterfalls and impossibly blue lagoons. It’s a visual feast of high definition colour at every turn, and you’ll love it if you’re into adventure tourism, whale watching, diving, surfing, and getting back to nature.
1. The Azores, Portugal