10 reasons to visit the Azores

Paragliding
Golfing
Surfing
Health and well being
Walking trails
Fishing
10 reasons to visit the Azores
1. 4 hours direct flights from Boston.
Nine Portuguese Islands secluded in the North Atlantic with non-stop flights .
2. Feeling the European charm.
Diving
Canyoning
Canoeing and kayaking
Feel and see History surround you while you relax in a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
3. An archipelago of unsurpassed natural beauty.
Breathtaking landscapes, impressive flora, fascinating volcanic nature.
4. An outdoor paradise for exciting adventure activities.
A world of top class trails for hiking and cycling, enthralling underwater adventures, championship golf courses.
5. Nine Islands to explore any season of the year.
Sailing
Whale watching and swimming with dolphins
The Azores enjoys a temperate climate allowing comfort and year round outdoor activities.
6. Sustainable and respectful of nature and tradition.
National Geographic award-winning and UN Biosphere Reserves.
7. Two UNESCO world heritage sites.
Historical Centre of Angra do Heroísmo and Landscape of the Pico Vineyard Culture.
8. Safe, welcoming and affordable.
Cycling and mountain biking
Geotourism
Feel safe and comfortable from your very first welcome in Portuguese”Bem-Vindo”.
9. Rich gastronomy, based on regional products of excellence.
Seafood, fresh fish, meats, tea, cheese, wines, local soups, sauces and pastery.
10. Lodging options for every budget. Nine islands to choose from.
Horse riding
Bird watching
Rural Houses, historic manor houses, apartments to four star properties.
How to get there
From
Boston to Ponta Delgada
Fly to the
Azores
Type of operation
Airline
Period
Year round
Flight
Duration
4h
nonstop
SATA
Boston to Terceira
nonstop
SATA
June to September
4h
Oakland to Terceira
one technical stop
SATA
June to September
11h
How to get around
São Miguel Santa Maria
0:25
2:15
0:40
3:30
0:50
São Miguel
Santa Maria
Terceira
Faial
Pico
São Jorge
Graciosa
Flores
Corvo
Horta - Madalena (30 min)
0:30
2:15
0:50
1:00
0:50
1:15
Horta - São Roque (55 min)
Terceira
0:40
3:30
0:35
6:00
0:35
4:45
0:30
4:00
0:30
2:15
1:00
1:05
Velas (40 min)
Faial
0:50
0:35
6:00
1:15
2:00
4:15
0:45
8:00
0:45
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Pico
0:50
0:35
4:45
1:15
0:30
0:55
0:45
3:00
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São Jorge
Graciosa
0:50
0:30
4:00
Flores
0:50
0:30
2:15
4:15
3:00
1:15
1:00
1:05
0:45
0:45
8:00
2:15
0:50
2:15
0:15
0:40
0:15
0:40
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2:00
0:45
0:45
2:15
0:50
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4h
Corvo
11h
Travel
Inside the
Azores
Tour Operators
Hire a Car
AAA
www.aaa.com
America Travel
information@AmericaTravel.com
Azores Express
maria.defigueiredo@sata.pt
Central Holidays
www.centralholidays.com
The roads are good and it is an easy way to
travel within islands.
All islands offer car hire.
Conway Tours
www.conwaytours.com
Collette Vacations
www.collettevacations.com
Sample prices:
Country Walkers
www.countrywalkers.com
Tour Azores
www.tourazores.com
Worldwide Golf Vacations
www.worldwidegv.com
A beer = $1.25
A coffee = 95 cents
A bottle of wine in a restaurant = $10.00
Main course at a mid-range restaurant = $11.50
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Atlânticoline
Boat
SATA Air Açores
Plane
Transmaçor