Informação: Government of the Azores allocates over 300 thousand Euros to maintenance of Pico vineyard culture
The Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources has already allocated 307,619 Euros in financial support to projects submitted this year for the maintenance of the traditional landscape of Pico vineyard culture in "currais" (plots protected by stone walls). The ordinances already published comprise 184 beneficiaries. Another 13 applications submitted this year are currently under analysis, repres... Mais >>

Informação: Azores distinguished once again as best "green" tourist destination in Europe
The archipelago of the Azores was once again considered as the best "green" tourist destination in Europe (QualityCoast GOLD). As in 2012, the prize was awarded at an official ceremony that took place in Malta on Monday, the European Maritime Day. The "QualityCoast" annual awards are delivered by the "European Coastal & Marine Union" (EUCC), following the evaluation of the sustainability of m... Mais >>

Informação: "Furna do Enxofre" registers increase in the number of visitors
The "Furna do Enxofre" (Sulphur Cave), the major tourist attraction of Graciosa that is also part of the Island's Natural Park, registered a total of 2471 visitors in July. The number of visitors corresponds to an increase of approximately 41% compared to same month in 2011, which registered 1748 visitors. Several factors have contributed to this trend, particularly the investments made in the... Mais >>