Brits urged to visit Portugal's Azores

The national tourist board of Portugal has launched a campaign encouraging British holidaymakers to visit the Azores archipelago.

With SATA International now offering flights to Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel island, the Azores is becoming an "attractive and accessible hotspot for British travellers", according to the Portuguese National Tourist Office.

Located in the Atlantic Ocean about 1,500km from Lisbon and 3,900km from the east coast of North America, the Azores consists of nine volcanic islands.

As well as enjoying the scenery, visitors can try activities including whale watching, deep sea diving, fishing and swimming with dolphins.

Miguel Perestrello, Portugal's director of tourism in the UK, said: "The Azores archipelago is a unique destination which, until now, has been almost untouched by British tourism.

"Our aim is to raise awareness and open up this beautiful group of islands to British tourists."

The Portuguese National Tourist Office has also been promoting eco-friendly travel recently, describing the country as "a world-class geo-tourism destination".

Posted by Paul, 10 September 2009 13:20

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