Christmas in the Azores

The Christmas season in the Azores is lived with various traditions that are worth knowing about. From an exceptional cake to different Nativity scenes and even visits to friends’ houses with an unusual password, it’s important to get to know the local culture a little more. The Azores archipelago has unique Christmas traditions. One of…

Portuguese around the World: Manuel Lima – Information Designer

“Even after living in cities like New York and London, it’s to Nature that I return to!”  Born in São Miguel, in the Azores, Manuel Lima has always seen the world as a place to explore and understand. This impulse has led him to leave his comfort zone time and time again: he left Lisbon…

Azores Wine Company — Experience the Azores with all your senses  

In the heart of the Atlantic, surrounded by dramatic landscapes of volcanic origin and embraced by the sea, the island of Pico, in the Azores, is the scene of one of Portugal’s most remarkable wine renaissance stories. It is in this unique setting, between black stone corrals and vineyards that defy logic, that the Azores…

“The people I work with are my greatest source of inspiration.”

Rui Barata Ramp Agent Team Leader With over 20 years of experience at the SATA Group, Rui Barata is currently head of the ramp agents’ team — a role that requires organization, responsibility, and empathy, above all. In this interview, Rui talks about his daily routine at the airport, the responsibility of ensuring that everything…

“Success, for me, is to be needed and keep making a difference.”

Filipe Raposo SATA Group Ground Operations Director Filipe Raposo is a leadership example that combines experience, innovation and a strong commitment to SATA’s values. With almost three decades of experience, he has been pivotal in modernizing operations and adapting the company to the sector’s new demands. His passion for aviation and the Azorean legacy, combined with…