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In the north Atlantic Ocean, 850 miles west of Portugal, sit nine breathtaking islands, the Azores — Sao Miguel, Santa Maria, Terceira, Faial, Pico, Sao Jorge, Graciosa, Flores and Corvo. Abounding with adventure, the remote archipelago extends more than 370 miles, with each island possessing its own dramatic landscape and distinctive, charming character. The Azores’ world-leading sustainable tourism and award-winning natural parks and marine reserves provide an unspoiled landscape that’s perfect for unique and unforgettable experiences.

The Azores are easy to travel to from North America, but far enough away from the stress and busyness of everyday life. It’s the ultimate destination for vacationers seeking to discover life’s true essence in pristine surroundings.

The Azores main industries are agriculture, dairy farming, livestock, fishing, and tourism, which is becoming the major service activity in the region.

There are nine major Azorean islands and an islet cluster, in three main groups. These are Flores and Corvo, to the west; Graciosa, Terceira, Sao Jorge, Pico, and Faial in the center; and Sao Miguel, Santa Maria, and the Formigas Reef to the east. All the islands have volcanic origins