There are many great reasons to visit the Azores. There are the unforgettable views of the coastline, the bays, and the countryside. There are the lagoons, volcanic craters, fumaroles and water springs. Then there are the fields of real tranquility and the pollution free air. The following is a list of the top 10 reasons to visit.
- 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 4 hour non-stop flight from Boston.
- Remote – The Azores are one of the most isolated and remote places in the world.
- Sport Fishing – The Azorean waters are perfect for fishing. There’s nothing like experiencing the thrill of landing a giant blue marlin.
- 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.
- Hiking – The Azores have many marked hiking and walking trails throughout all of the islands offering unmatched vistas, flowery fresh air, and tranquility.
- 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 Americans (especially those from New England).
- Festivals – Azorean summers are filled with festivals that range from simple village affairs to week-long extravaganzas.
- Whales – 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.
- Wellness – Traveling to the Azores gives one a chance to return to the kind of life that we evolved from over thousands of years.
