The Azores Archipelago is characterized throughout the year by a mild climate with twelve months a year of average temperatures above 10 ° C. The climate in the Azores enjoys a favorable position as the islands are located in the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere.
There are 76 marked trails for hiking in the Azores, all of which can be traveled with variable lengths, in addition to 5 Grand Routes with circular or linear routes from 40 to 80 kilometers on five of the nine islands.
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The Azores Archipelago is one of the most remote island groups in the Atlantic Ocean and for this reason it is still home to a fair number of endemic species, both animal and vegetable. Animals and Plants in the Azores are a source of never ending wonder and surprise, especially for birdwatchers and lovers of whales and dolphins!
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For those who love canoeing and kayaking there are countless possibilities on the Azores islands: these sports can be practiced both in fresh water (lakes / rivers / streams) and in the open sea.
There are countless possibilities for paddling and a long list of places where to do it
Although rapidly evolving, the economy of the Azores is still based today mainly on agriculture, livestock farming, fishing and more recently, tourism.
Thanks to its particular and unique geographical location, the Azores archipelago is a unique and highly attractive place for lovers of wave sports: the particular morphology of the various islands allows you to practice the different specialties: Surf, Bodyboard, Sup, Windsurf.
Flores Island, Azores. Inhabited by roughly 4.000 people, it is the westernmost point of the European continent. It’s 16.6 kilometers long and 12.2 kilometers at maximum width, with an area of 141.4 km2.
The archipelago of the Azores islands is today considered one of the most important whale sanctuaries in the world. Whale watching in the Azores gives you the chance of seeing over 24 species, including resident and migratory species: over a third of all the species existing in the world.
Like almost all the remote and little-known islands of the world, the history of the Azores has also been associated with the mythical kingdom of Atlantis.
Thanks to a code-share agreement between Air France and Sata Azores Airlines, customers of both airlines will be able to enjoy new travel opportunities to the Azores islands from January 27, 2020 starting from Paris-Charles de Gaulle via Lisbon and Porto (Portugal): Ponta Delgada, Terceira, Santa Maria, Horta and Pico.
