The Azores: What Are They All About?

Thinking about a vacation? What about the Azores?
The Azores is a Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, about 950 miles from Lisbon and about 2,400 miles from the east coast of North America. The Azores are main industries are tourism, cattle raising for milk and meat, and fishing.
The Azores are made of nine major islands and eight smaller ones. These islands have volcanic origins, although Santa Maria also has some reef contribution. The mountain of Pico on Pico Island, at 2,351 m (7,713 ft) in altitude, is the highest in all of Portugal. The Azores are actually the tops of some of the tallest mountains on the planet, as measured from their base at the bottom of the ocean. The archipelago forms the Autonomous Region of Azores, one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal.
The islands of the Azores were settled over centuries and was a stop over for seafarers sailing from Europe and North America. As one might expect, farming and fishing are key industries that support the Azorean economy. These traditional trades give the Azores an unspoiled, historic and authentically European feel that is becoming harder to find in other nearby locations.
Visitors find plenty to see and do here, with upscale lodging and restaurants integrating with both the tiny, rural towns and the sometimes wild and lush landscapes that make up the islands. Visitors are still discovering the Azores, and only 240,000 Azoreans live within the archipelago’s 868 square miles.
At the core of the Azores nine islands you will find a harmonious convergence of majestic scenery with the human warmth and way of life that is both timeless and contemporary. Over the years the Azores Islands have gained the trust of visitors longing for a holiday that is both safe and exciting yet peaceful.
If you plan to vacation in the Azores you can look forward to a spectacular environment for outdoor activities. From whale watching and swimming with dolphins, to golf and jeep safaris, allow yourself to be guided by the best and most knowledgeable resources available.
Sports Fishing in the Azores is incredible with marlin, tuna, shark, barracuda, bonita, bluefish, amber-jack and mackerel at the taking. Why not go on Geo Tour and see the landscape. You can even go cave exploring.
If your a golfer you can play at golf course such as Furnas Gold Course, located in the hills of Achada das Furnas with beautiful lakes and fairways or the Batalha golf course, located about 10 Km from Ponta Delgada with breathtaking views of the ocean and hills.
Other activities include sailing, jeep safari, donkey rides and hiking.
The Azores is a safe and beautiful escape!