Association of Tourism of the Azores - Convention & Visitors Bureau

Why Choose Our Destination?

The Azores is an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and North America.Lying within the biogeographic region of Macaronesia, the nine island of the archipelago of the Azores are dotted in the Atlantic Ocean. Each island has its own flavours and specialities. Many of the traditional recipes are inspired by the sea, such as fish chowder, stewed octopus or grilled limpets. Lakes and mountains, forest reserves, nature parks and recreational parks, areas of protected landscape, endemic flora and fauna and protected ecosystems make the Azores a much sought-after destination for nature lovers.