AZORES ECTAA S PREFERRED DESTINATION FOR 2014

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1 AZORES ECTAA S PREFERRED DESTINATION FOR 2014

2 Land surface Population Europe km (km 2 ) (hab.) North America 3.90 km Azores

3 ( 26ºC The Azorean climate is temperate all year round temperatures ranging between (14 / The mean temperature of the sea, which is tempered by the Gulf Stream ranges (16-24ºC) The Archipelago is composed of 9 volcanic islands divided into 3 Groups Azores

4 Five Gate-Ways Ponta Delgada Santa Maria Terceira Faial Pico with SATA International and TAP Portugal How to get to the Azores

5 TRANSPORTS 1996: 3 tourist markets - Main land Portugal - North America - Canada 2011: 13 tourist markets - Main land Portugal - Sweden - Holand - Denmark - North America - Norway - Canada - Finland - Italy - Germany - Austria - United Kingdom - Spain Tourist Transport Revolution

6 Travellers Evolution 2010 Overnight stays Evolution ,0% 8,9% 10,0% 9,3% 8,0% 6,0% 4,0% 5,0% 3,2% 6,4% 7,2% 4,9% 6,1% 8,0% 6,0% 4,0% 2,9% 4,2% 4,7% 6,8% 2,6% 3,0% 2,0% 2,0% 0,0% -2,0% Total Norte Centro Lisboa Alentejo Algarve Açores Madeira 0,0% -2,0% Total Norte Centro Lisboa Alentejo Algarve Açores Madeira -4,0% -4,0% -6,0% -6,0% -8,0% -10,0% -7,8% -8,0% -10,0% -9,0% Travellers and overnight stays

7 Deep craters of ancient volcaneos Numerous lakes, large, small, long deep, blue, green Waterfalls, coldwater, hotwater Natural pools A paradise on earth for those who love nature Potentiality

8 Santa Maria Characteristics: The coast is outlined by deep bays The most beautiful beachs in the Azores Activities Surfing/fishing/sailing/windsurfing/diving/paragliding Events: Maré de Agosto Festival Santa Maria

9 S. Miguel Characteristics: Lakes/Waterfalls Exoticism History Activities: Walking/biking/horse riding Whale and Dolphin watching/bird watching Tennis Golf Volcanology Activity tourism S. Miguel

10 S. Miguel Events: Festival of Our Lord Christ of Miracles Festival of Jazz Rally IRC Sata Pro Am (Golf) S. Miguel

11 Terceira Characteristics: History and Culture World Heritage Site Algar do Carvão (caves) Bullfighting Activities: Walking/biking/horse riding Tennis Golf Surfing/windsurfing Volcanology Terceira

12 Terceira Activity Tourism: Walking Under water archaeology Events: Holy Ghost Festival (May to October) St. John s Festival (Sanjoaninas) Festival of the Atlântic (Praia da Vitória) Angra Jazz Festival of Ramo Grande Carnaval (Mardi Gras) Terceira

13 S. Jorge Characteristics: Fajãs (flat low-lying areas leading to the sea) Cheese Activities: Surfing/windsurfing Walking Events: Cultural Week of lectures - Velas S. Jorge

14 Graciosa Characteristics: Biosphere Reserve Vineyards Windmills Activities: Walking Underwater observation of Fauna and Flora Graciosa

15 Graciosa Volcanology (Furna do Enxofre) Thermal waters (Termas do Carapacho) Events: Festival of Our Lord Christ of Miracles International Underwater Photography Competition Graciosa

16 Faial Characteristics: History Peter Café Sport Marina oceanography Activities: Whale and Dolphin Watching Volcanology Sailing/Yachting Events: Sea Week Semana do Mar Faial

17 Pico Characteristics: Wine Producing Landscape of Pico-World Heritage Museums Activities: Whale and Dolphin Watching Volcanology Mountaineering Walking Events: August Pier Festival Cais de Agosto Pico

18 Flores Characteristics: Intact Nature Lakes/waterfalls Biosphere Reserve Activities: Walking Events: Emigrants Festival Festa do Emigrante Flores

19 Corvo Charateristics: Caldeirão (Crater) Biosphere Reserve Activities: Walking Events: The Festival of the Mills Corvo

20 ACTIVITY TOURISM Walking trails Golf Birdwatching Identification of flora Geological Note Interpretive paths Horse riding Rapel Hunting Paragliding Mountaineering Proactive Nature

21 Nautical Activities Diving Underwater exploration/archaeological Whale and dolphin watching Sport fishing Surfing/windsurfing Yachting Sailing Proactive Nature

22 Complementary activities : underwater photography, videography, archeology, caves, deep diving and technical diving Underwater Archaeology (ex: Baia de Angra do Heroísmo) Safety conditions : Emergency plans defined Specialized technical personnel Hyperbaric chambers with professionals Boats with oxygen kits and first aid Diving / Potentiality

23 Whale and Dolphin Watching 24 different types of cetaceans One of the biggest whale sanctuaries in the world Corresponds to one third of the total species in the world Whale and Dolphin Watching / Potentiality

24 Hiking 66 trails properly oriented 23 companies Ranked one of the top 10 destinations of the world for Walking azores-trails.com

25 Volcanology Inactive volcanoes that allow experiences : Above, within or beneath the sea Geo-dive Kayaking in the crater of a volcano Geocaching 67 geo-sites in 9 islands 26 caves/volcanic cavities in 4 islands Volcanology /Potentiality

26 Golf Idyllic landscapes Exuberance of scenarios Excellence of the locations of the fields Golf / Potentiality

27 Cruises 3 Ocean Ports Cruises / Potentiality

28 Offers 3 Congress Centres equipped with the latest technology MI Meeting Industry / Potentiality

29 Offers Pavilhão do Mar Coliseum Theaters MI Meeting Industry / Potentiality

30 Islands ET TER Total São Miguel Santa Maria Terceira Graciosa São Jorge Faial Pico Flores Corvo Offer Accommodation Total of beds (licensed)

31 Unique Conditions: Nine Islands of charm and abundant hot springs Diversity of waters Tourism of Health and Wellness / Potentiality

32 The second best islands in the world for tourism upholding, being only surpassed by the Islands of Faroe, in Denmark. National Geographic Traveller 2006

33 One of the top 10 destinations in the world for whale watching Azores 10 best places in the world for whale watching

34 The Quality Coast programme has been developped by Coastal and Marine Union (EUCC), a project of the European Union. The Quality Coast suports the programme of The Blue Flag and Green Key, complementing them, but it is the only award directed for tourism sustainability for the coastal destination: towns, small regions and islands. The communities that receive this award have the status of Quality Coast Destination a status that is revised every two years. Prize Quality Coast Gijon - Espanha

35 One of the 8 best destination of the world for walking One of the 10 best destination of the world for diving