Informação: Pedestrian trails are one of the "major tourist attractions" of the Azores, says João Bettencourt
The Regional Director for Tourism stated today that pedestrian trails are currently one of the "major tourist attractions" of the Azores and, for this reason; the Regional Government is committed to create new trails and improve the existing ones. João Bettencourt spoke at the opening ceremony of the "Great Route - Faial from Coast to Coast" that took place in Porto da Ribeira. The event wa... Mais >>

Informação: Azores applied once again for Quality Coast award
The Government of the Azores, through the Regional Secretariats for Tourism and Transport and for Natural Resources, has submitted another application of the archipelago to the "Quality Coast" programme, which certifies and promotes sustainable coastal tourist destinations at an international level in accordance with environmental, socio-economic and cultural criteria. Since 2009, the Azores have... Mais >>

Informação: SATA Rallye Açores is "great journey towards the promotion of the Azores Destination," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport stated in Ponta Delgada that SATA Rallye Açores is "a great journey towards the promotion of the Azores Destination," stressing that it decisively contributes to the promotion of the archipelago. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a visit to the Rally Operations Centre (COR) on Saturday, Vítor Fraga stressed that this competitio... Mais >>

Informação: Development of tourism requires "full coordination of efforts between public and private entities," says Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport said today in Vila do Porto that the development of a tourist destination "requires the full coordination of efforts between public and private entities." Speaking to journalists after meeting with a group of local youngsters, who wish to implement and formalise a "Great Route" on Santa Maria, Vítor Fraga considered that this project is the ev... Mais >>

Informação: Vítor Fraga announces creation of AZORES ECOBIKE TRAILS
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced today the creation of the AZORES ECOBIKE TRAILS programme. Speaking during a visit to a MTB trail in Pico Alto on Santa Maria, Vítor Fraga revealed that this programme is intended to create "a network of trails for cycling tourism in a similar fashion to pedestrian trails," thus contributing to the promotion of a regional tourism pro... Mais >>

Informação: Support programme for restaurants and hotels already subsidised sales of one million Euros in regional products
The Vice-President of the Government revealed that the Programme to Support Restaurants and Hotels in the Purchase of Regional Products (PARHAPR) "has surpassed" all expectations. In fact, "it has helped the Azorean production sector selling about one million Euros in regional products since its recent implementation." Sérgio Ávila said "this result is, undoubtedly, extremely positive i... Mais >>

Informação: Vítor Fraga highlights "confidence" of Graciosa’s businesspeople in the development of the tourism sector
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport emphasised today the "great confidence" revealed by businesspeople operating in the maritime tourism sector regarding its development. "I had the opportunity of noting the atmosphere of confidence among entrepreneurs regarding the development of the sector and its expected growth in the future," said Vítor Fraga at the end of a meeting with G... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean products and dishes win the public at "Lisbon Fish &Flavours"
"Mediterranean Parrotfish filet with Azorean squid tagliatelle," "Fava bean flan with chorizo powder" and "Marinated canned tuna with mashed yams and S. Jorge cheese" were some of the dishes that won the public at the 7th edition of "Lisbon Fish &Flavours" that is taking place at Pátio da Galé until April 13. The dishes created and prepared by chef Sandro and Meireles and the students ... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores satisfied autonomy of NAV - Santa Maria
The Regional Government welcomed the fact that the Flight Information Region of Santa Maria (FIR) was left out of the Single European Sky (SES). Operated by NAV (Portuguese Air Navigation Services), this body has jurisdiction over the archipelago of the Azores and part of the North Atlantic. The decision to safeguard the autonomy of Santa Maria FIR evidences, once again, the important role playe... Mais >>

Informação: Azores to host Red Bull Cliff Diving competition phase for the third consecutive year, announced Vítor Fraga
The Regional Secretary for Tourism and Transport announced on Friday that the Azores will host one of the competition phases of Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series. "This is a world-renowned event, which fits perfectly into the goals we intend to achieve with the organisation of these events." In fact, we have been able to "associate the excellence of our destination to the visibility of a brand ... Mais >>