Azores Tourism Advertising Boost

Is the Azores about to have its moment in the travel world?

The Azores is about to go through a huge European advertising campaign promoting tourism in the region. A footnote in the ad indicates 'construir o futuro', meaning 'building for the future'.

In the last 20 years there have been significant infrastructure development on the the islands with improved roads and highways, along with  a new airport in Ponta Delgada and new routes for its regional airline SATA with direct flights from London, Boston, Toronto, Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Brussels, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Nuremberg, Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm,  Helsinki, and code share and routes from Poland and eastern Europe.

The Azores 'Feel Alive' ad and website Visit Azores promotes eco-tourism and natural beauty in the region such as hiking, whale watching, and traditions of the island. It boasts 120 geological sites to explore on the 9 islands isolated in the middle of the Atlantic.

Tourism has always focused on mainland Portugal and offshore island of Madeira, but this indicates a new focus and push for the autonomous region of the Azores.

These islands offer new options for the off-beat traveler who aims to avoid mainstream destinations and explore a part of the world few know about, though it remains a place reserved for outdoor adventure seekers and explorers.

Visit my pages on Azores, São Miguel, Ponta Delgada, and Achada for photos and videos of the region.

Hotel Talsiman - Ponta Delgada, Azores

Officially a 3 star hotel located in the centre of Ponta Delgada, the largest city in São Miguel Island and the Azores. Hotel Talisman is located within walking distance of most attractions and the city, with easy access to the new harbour and marina that was officially completed in 2010.

The room was large, clean and comfortable, I was fortunate to have a suite (228) with a bonus lounge/living room, king size bed, excellent bathroom (two sinks) and outdoor terrace overlooking the street below. Wifi included in the room rates.Other facilities include a fitness room, outdoor rooftop pool, with some nice views of the city and surrounding island. A restaurant and bar.

Helpful friendly staff and service. They went out of the way to try and get an early check in since I showed up so early, much appreciated. Breakfast buffet style, with enough options to satisfy most.

Hotel Talisman was a great choice, in a great location for exploring Ponta Delgada.

Hotel Talisman
Hotel Talisman on Tripadvisor