reasons to visit Azores
| Sustainable Tourism |
The Azores were named the “world’s 2nd best island destination for sustainable tourism” by National Geographic Traveler. |
Easily Accessible |
The Azores are very easy to get to, accessible via a 2 hour non-stop flight from Lisbon. |
| Remote |
The Azores are one of the most isolated and remote places in the world. |
| Great People |
What strikes many about the Azores, as much as its beauty, are its people. The people of the Azores are, by and large, a very friendly and kind population who tend exude warmth towards visitants. |
| Whales and dolphins |
Culturally, whaling played a huge role in the Azores until it was outlawed in 1984. Now the Azores are one of Europe’s premier whale watching destinations. |
| Sport Fishing |
The Azorean waters are perfect for fishing. There’s nothing like experiencing the thrill of landing a giant blue marlin. |
| Hiking and walking |
The Azores have many marked hiking and walking trails throughout all of the islands offering unmatched vistas, flowery fresh air, and tranquility. |
| Photography |
The Azores’ rugged coasts, emerald green mountains and flower filled valleys bring such great color and diversity to the landscape that photographers will have a field day with the tones, textures and patterns that nature offers. |
| Festivals |
Azorean summers are filled with festivals that range from simple village affairs to week-long extravaganzas. |
| Wellness |
Traveling to the Azores gives one a chance to return to the kind of life that we evolved from over thousands of years. |