Legend has it the lovelorn tears of a princess and a shepherd boy formed the blue and green twin lakes in the Azores archipelago.

On the cliffs of São Jorge in the Azores stand the remains of a lighthouse that was struck by a series of earthquakes.

Feast on buckets of garlicky snails.

This tower once served as a radar station during the Cold War.

Nicknamed "Karri Knight," this Eucalyptus was planted in 1895 and stands at 72 meters.

Bits of flat terrain surrounded by cliffs make one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Azores.

These narrow stone granaries have been used to store and dry out grain for hundreds of years.

This chapel is the site of a yearly pilgrimage that originated during the Middle Ages.

The "Little Ones," show Portugal in full miniature splendor.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.

Nestled in the mountains of Portugal is a tiny village made almost entirely of schist.

One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."

A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.

This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.

Entire apothecaries are on display at this Lisbon museum, which explores the history of medicine.

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

This little-known national museum houses over 40,000 works of art from across the world.

A cluster of granite granaries perched on stilts.

Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."

The corpse bride of Portugal.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

One of the largest Roman settlements in Portugal.

Local lore says the devil built this beautiful medieval bridge to help a fleeing bandit.