Ancient laurel trees emerge from the dense mist of Fanal Forest, creating an almost mystical atmosphere in the highlands of Madeira.

A solitary church tower catches a fleeting beam of sunlight as dark clouds gather over Madeira’s dramatic mountain landscape.

Jagged volcanic sea stacks rise from the restless Atlantic as the last golden light breaks beneath dramatic storm clouds along Madeira’s rugged coast.

The Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse overlooks the Atlantic as the setting sun illuminates the horizon beneath dramatic clouds on Madeira’s wild western coast.

Moss-covered trees line a quiet forest stream, where reflections and soft light reveal the lush, almost enchanted atmosphere of the Azores.

Aerial view of a volcanic crater surrounded by the vibrant green patchwork fields of the Azores.

Aerial view of Terceira’s volcanic landscape, with green patchwork fields.

Golden evening light sweeps across the green fields and rugged volcanic cliffs of São Miguel’s northern coast, near Miradouro de Santa Iria.

A warm sunset over São Miguel’s northern coastline, framed by an old tree at Miradouro de Santa Iria.

Stepping stones lead across a tranquil lily pond surrounded by lush tree ferns and subtropical vegetation. Azores.

An old aqueduct slowly reclaimed by lush subtropical vegetation, hidden deep within the green heart of the Azores.

Waterfalls plunge through the mist-covered, emerald-green volcanic cliffs of Flores Island in the Azores.