We hope this insight of the country inspires you to prepare your next visit. See you soon in Portugal!
Think of a place, halfway between Europe and America on the Atlantic Ocean, where nature is unspoiled. This is it, probably one of the richest in biodiversity in Europe.
The archipelago are nine different
islands of adventure, nine delightful surprises as dolphins and whales
frolicking in the sea can be seen, unique birds and sea animals, or volcanic
landscapes covered in green.
All islands have something unique to offer, some of them part of the list classified by UNESCO as WORLD HERITAGE sites as the Lagoons of Sete Cidades in São Miguel. Some with a dramatic volcanic cone that dominates the landscape as in Pico, some with high cliffs formed from black basalt as São Jorge. The must-see area of the last volcano erupting in 1957 at Faial, the flower garden-like of Flores or Corvo, the religious celebrations at Terceira, the reddish sand at Santa Maria, and of course, you will want to discover the hot water and the steam that escape from the vents of the volcanoes on the island of São Miguel.
If you are into meat
here is some of the best in the world as animals grow in the wild, and not to
miss is the famous ‘cozido das Furnas’, a stew cooked slowly inside the
steaming soil. Other organic options are worth mentioning as cheese, the tea or
the tastiest Atlantic fish.
AZORES NATURE
Madeira offers the ideal mix of unspoiled tropical beauty and urban sophistication. It is a mix of refined
& authentic holiday destination, set in a spectacular landscape with a wonderful climate. The top-quality hotels and excellent service provide everybody a sense of comfort and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Madeira is a tropical island. The Laurissilva Forest, in the Madeira Natural Park, is the largest evergreen forest in the world - a characteristic that has earned it a classification of WORLD HERITAGE site.
Funchal is the capital, built as an amphitheatre facing the surrounding ocean, always blue and visible from wherever you are. This is the perfect
scenario for the New Year’s fireworks show.
Explore the dramatic belvederes, the flower gardens and market, the hike trails ‘levadas’, the unique seafood and laurel stick meat kebabs.
Only 80 km/50 miles away is the island of PORTO SANTO, a paradise for beach lovers with warm Atlantic water all year around.