The European Best Destinations recently elected the Azores Archipelago as a safe destination for holidays in the year 2021. The nature destination had already been elected by the same entity as a sustainable destination and one of the best nature destinations in Europe.
This is due to the fact that the Azores are a nature destination, which conveys a different level of safety. Furthermore, in comparison with other tourist destinations, the Azores have a lower rate of spread of COVID-19.
The decision was relatively easy and was based on criteria such as the preventive measures taken, the recommendations put in place on arrival by the competent authorities in hotels, shops and restaurants. The number of active cases per 100,000 inhabitants was also evaluated.
According to the Azores Tourism Association, “this distinction reinforces the reliability of the Azorean islands when choosing where to go on holiday this year. In addition, this certification confirms all the efforts made over time in implementing measures to maintain confidence in the destination, thus showing that there is a place in the world where you can travel and have your holidays without worries.
In addition, the sustainable and natural part of the destination reinforces this safety status. Hiking, surfing, diving, whale watching, canyoning and all other forms of adventure tourism are possible in the Azores and allow you to collect unique moments. These activities are safe, as some can be done independently, and the companies that do them have the COVID FREE seal.
All safety measures are put in place and are followed to the letter, thus making your trip, your adventure and your experience unforgettable and safe.
