The Natural Fibres Festival returns to the Old Boiler Orchard of Lagoa das Furnas on 3 and 4 August 2024. This event is dedicated to the preservation, promotion and innovation of regional handicrafts that use natural fibres as their raw material. With workshops, exhibitions and talks, the festival promotes ecological practices and local crafts. It’s …
On 11 July 2024, the Regional Government of the Azores inaugurated the restructuring of the Waste Processing Centre (CPR) on the island of Faial. This investment aims to improve Faial’s waste management capacities, including the creation of specific composting areas for bio-waste from selective collection and the acquisition of equipment. The implementation of bio-waste selective …
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The Azores were honored as the “Best National Tourism Region” at the Publituris awards, reaffirming their prominent position on the Portuguese tourism scene. The Publituris Portugal Travel Awards 2024 took place in the city of Porto, in the presence of more than 400 people, and the prize awarded to the Azores was received by the …
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Lagoa Municipal Council, through CEFAL – Centro de Educação e Formação Ambiental de Lagoa, will be celebrating the International Day Without Plastic Bags for the sixth consecutive year on 3 July. The initiative includes the distribution of cloth bags to bathers at the Municipal Swimming Pool Complex and the Caloura Bathing Area, encouraging a reduction …
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The Azores were honored with the “Revelation Destination – Azores Routes” award by AHRESP (Hotel, Restaurant and Similar Association of Portugal), highlighting the ongoing work of the Regional Government in promoting the tourism sector. The Azores Routes – Cultural and Landscape Itineraries project, which includes the Whaling Route, the Volcanoes Route, the Wine Route and …
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A space dedicated to local products under the ‘Biosfera Açores’ brand has opened on the island of Graciosa, promoting sustainability and valuing the natural wealth of the Azores. The space offers a variety of certified products, all produced sustainably. This project is fundamental for the local economy and for preserving the Azorean identity. The ‘Biosfera …
SATA is implementing accessibility measures by making flyers available in Braille and investing in training in Portuguese Sign Language. These initiatives reflect the airline’s commitment to promoting inclusion and ensuring that all passengers have an accessible and comfortable travelling experience. Source: Açores 9
EDA is currently involved in a European eel recovery project at the four mini-hydroelectric power stations installed in Ribeira Quente, in São Miguel, Azores. This project aims to restore and preserve the population of this endangered species in the region’s aquatic ecosystems. With initiatives focussed on improving water quality and creating suitable habitats, EDA intends …
Bensaude Hotels Collection has revealed that it has managed to save water enough for more than 294,000 showers, as well as gas enough to cook 6,046 meals and diesel enough to travel around Portugal from north to south 19 times through conservation initiatives. These savings reflect the company’s ongoing efforts to adopt sustainable practices to …
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