How about a trip to Portugal Azores

Set in the what is almost the middle of the north Atlantic, 1,000m from mainland Europe and 2,500 from North America, you’ll find the Azores. Being so far away from any major landmass, it shouldn’t be a surprise that these islands are not calm, tranquil little blobs of sand and palm trees, but instead a smattering of rugged, raw, volcanic and verdant islands strewn across a fairly large area.
Getting to the Azores is relatively easy, but moving about between islands can often be slightly trickier, especially in winter, when the winds pick up and seas roughen substantially. While here, you’ll encounter some surprisingly dramatic scenery, with an endless list of things to keep you busy and your heart beat elevated. Don’t come here for a beach holiday… although there are beaches, you’d be better off elsewhere, this is about enjoying nature at its finest. Ride mountain bikes, horses or donkeys, trek for days, climb a volcano, set out onto the vast open waters on a fishing trip, or whale watching, and then, and only then, should you head to one of the beautiful black sand beaches (be careful, the sand in summer is exceptionally hot!), for a little R&R.