Save The Waves Coalition hosted a five island tour to present The Azores Save The WavesFilm Festival. João de Macedo, international surfer, Save The Waves ambassador, and WorldSurfing Reserves Co-Founder, has been working with the organization in the Azores to learnmore about the significance of surfing in the area and how to utilize the power…
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Find out why the Azores are a sustainable tourist destination
The Azores are one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Its lush nature, fascinating landscapes, cuisine, and kind people make its visitors return home with a full heart. But the Azores are also the first archipelago in the world to achieve an international certification of sustainable destination under the EarthCheck Sustainable Destination program….
Pico Mountain – At the top of the Portuguese World
Pico Mountain is the highest point of Portugal. Climbing to Pico is a symbolic moment, but also an opportunity to establish contact with the unique and distinct nature of this part of the world. This is a walk which has to be done in safety and that might not be appropriate for everyone. But, to…
10 tips for traveling to the Azores
Traveling to the Azores is always a great idea. It is practically impossible to visit the Azores and not be completely amazed by every single thing you lay your eyes on. It’s not by chance that the archipelago has already been considered by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful and sustainable destinations in…
What to do at Terceira island
Explore the depths of the earth, get to know the house of one of the most important Portuguese writers of the 20th century, see an exhibition full of symbolism, imagine battles between pirates and corsairs or simply go for a walk and relax surrounded by nature. Terceira Island only ends when the traveler stops being…
How to be an eco-friendly tourist
Never has the word “Sustainability” been so important for Tourism. In the natural paradise of the Azores, maintaining the ecosystem alive is a real concern while assuring the social and economic quality of life of locals and visitors. In the end, we all live on the same planet. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed that there are…
Next stop – Terceira island
During its existence of several centuries, this was an island where episodes directly connected to the History of Portugal and the world were written. Two Portuguese kings had their main city here. And, already in present days, it was in Terceira Island that the future of the free world was decided. It is not just…
Are you ready to experience the Azores?
We know you want much more than a stereotyped visit to a destination. We totally get it… Travel lovers seek unforgettable experiences they want to mix with the locals and feel the ambiance of the destination they visit. With that in mind, we designed the “Experience the Azores” campaign, which offers our passengers a package…
Experience the Azores campaign – behind the scenes
The Azores are, and always have been, our home. They are part of our identity and, even today, they assume an essential role among our destinations. Therefore, we wanted to take it to the next level, proposing a new approach to our passengers: that they live the Azores in all its experience, feeling as an…