Reasons for visiting the Azores

• It is unbelievably beautiful.

• Mild temperatures prevail all year round.

• It is one of the safest destinations globally, boasting very low levels of crime, readily available urgent medical care, absence of dengue, malaria, or other tropical diseases, and no dangerous animals, not even snakes.

• With an astonishing five hundred years of culture and tumultuous history: the Azores used to be a crucial stop for ships laden with gold from the New World, thus also becoming one of the prime targets for pirates and privateers.

• Geothermal activity allows for invigorating baths in hot springs, even during the winter.

• There are lovely beaches with warm waters, including one of the world's greatest natural swimming pools: the islet of Vila Franca do Campo, known as Ilhéu, particularly suitable for snorkeling. It's an extinct volcano that emerged from the ocean, forming a small island with an inner and nearly perfectly circular bay, the site of the ancient crater.

• The Azores offer numerous excellent spots for snorkeling, abundant with colorful fish.

• The gastronomy is superb, sometimes surprising; in certain areas, food is cooked by burying it in the hot volcanic soil for eight hours! The Azores are also renowned for their high-quality meats and fresh fish.

• The region presents amazing wines, whether from Pico (one of the Azorean islands) or mainland Portugal.

• There are unbelievable hiking trails, including old volcano craters, lakes, stunning canyons, and breathtaking promontories with ocean vistas.

• The locals are friendly, the roads are good, and access to essential amenities, including healthcare, is easy.