Information On One Of The Seven Wonders Of Portugal

Ponta Delgada, Portugal -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/22/2013 -- The Archipelago of the Azores is situated in the Atlantic Ocean, halfway between Europe and America. Due to the volcanic nature of the nine islands which form the Archipelago, the landscape offers incredible sights of rolling green hills and sparkling volcanic lakes. The Lagoa do Fogo, one of the volcanic lakes formed on the bottom of the crater of an extinct volcano, and one of the main objectives of Sao Miguel Island, was recently elected as one of the 7 Wonders of Portugal, in the category for wild beaches.

The Lagoa do Fogo is situated at an altitude of 575 meters, in the center of Sao Miguel Island, the largest of the nine islands, and the administrative center of the Archipelago. It has been classified as a Natural Reserve since 1974 and it was one of the 21 finalists of the "7 Beach Wonders of Portugal" competition, being awarded the distinction of Wonder of Portugal.

It entered this category because, unusually for a volcanic lake, it has formed a beach along one of its margins, where people can sit and have a picnic after trekking down the sides of the volcano crater to reach the water. The authenticity of its natural, environmental and landscape characteristics have brought it this important distinction, officially recognizing its value.

On yAzores one can find out more about this gorgeous lake and all the experiences it can offer, such as hiking and mountain biking. The yazores.com has all the information you need on how to get there and what the best itinerary is, so that one can plan their day accordingly, as well as a list of the guides and companies that organize walking tours and jeep safaris to the lake.

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yazores.com offers all of the information on the Archipelago

Faja de Baixo, Ponta Delgada -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/22/2013 -- The Archipelago of the Azores, 9 Portuguese volcanic islands isolated at 1500 km from Lisbon, in the North Atlantic, were discovered in the 15th century. The largest and most populated island is Sao Miguel and it was from here that the first steps towards big game fishing were taken in the Archipelago, at the beginning of the 50s, in large thanks to the presence of several tuna fish species, such as the dorado or the bonito. At that time, a few great marlins were caught, but the equipment and the material used were of course nothing like those used nowadays.

In the 70s, American ships discovered the potential of these waters and, using their now famous catch and release technique, gave birth to fishing competitions in the Azores, which became one of the international hot spots for big game fishing. Each boat would frequently catch about three to four blue marlins per day, seeing as the water temperature is ideal for it during fishing season (23oC). As such, the Azores are in the top five destinations for great blue marlins fishing.

That is why the Clube Naval de Ponta Delgada recently decided to organize a three day big game competition which reunited all the conditions for a perfect event: good quality fish, impressive boats, fishermen from different countries and a festive atmosphere. In the first competition, which took place during the final days of September 2012, 11 teams entered. It was a success and it will be repeated again during the following years, hopefully with the same impressive amount of big fish being caught.

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http://www.yazores.com offers you all of the information necessary on the Archipelago, the best fishing spots, the best time to go on a trip, and also, for those interested, how to rent a boat (with or without skipper) or even where to find the complete experience: boat, captain and guide that will take you on day-long fishing trips, showing you the best places, methods, and helping you bring in the big trophy fish you've always dreamed of.

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Perfect Destination For Dolphin Swimming

Fajã de Baixo, Portugal -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/30/2013 -- The Archipelago of the Azores has won a European Distinction for its ongoing efforts to promote sustainable tourism and protect its natural riches. The Terras do Priolo natural reserve for bullfinches, located in the west of Sao Miguel Island, the largest if the nine islands of the Archipelago, was recently included in the European Charter Areas for Sustainable Tourism by EUROPARC , a European NGO. The endemic bullfinch of the Azores nearly went extinct a few years ago, but it territory was recovered and to this day, environmentalists are working to get the species off the endangered list.

Following this award, the Land of the Priolo will invest in the development of natural tourism in protected areas, contributing thus towards the sustainability of the several local ecosystems on the Island of Sao Miguel, where half of its territory is located. yAzores.com is cooperating with the institutions involved so that it can promote sustainable tourism in the nine islands of the Azores.

The plan which has been outlined includes various actions which will take place from now and till 2017, including coordination and conservation measures, the promotion of sustainable activities such as hiking in the protected areas, acknowledging the environmental and cultural significance of the Land of the Priolo, promoting the area as a tourism destination and increasing the number of sustainable tourism operators working in the area.

This plan will help coordinate several different institutions and economic agents related to tourism and nature conservation in order to reach a common strategy to promote sustainable tourism.

On yazores.com one will find more information on the islands, the reserves, and also the different ways in which can enjoy touristic activities in the protected areas, making sure at the same time that one does not negatively impact the nature and the ecosystem. Besides trekking, hiking and mountaineering, one can also practice bird watching and observe this wonderful species that was saved from extinction.

Media Contact
Mr. Rui Teixeira
Estrada de S.Goncalo, 235 - Faja de Baixo
9500-435
Ponta Delgada
bookings@yazores.com

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Island and what to do once you get there

Faja de Baixo, Ponta Delgada -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/28/2012 -- Those who are interested in holidaying at Azores Island should visit the website, http://www.yazores.com/en, which acts as the official guide for Azores Islands, an archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. This is an island that has not yet caught the attention of the whole world in general, so one would be able to holiday in peace, without people crowding their holiday.

The archipelago of Azores has around nine volcanic islands and it surrounded by a lot of natural beauty. This is an ideal location for a person who likes sun and sand. The archipelago is actually home to the largest mountain in Portugal. For people who take delight in the simple pleasures of nature, they will thoroughly enjoy their holiday in this place. One can come to this place with family or friends or visit alone; these islands have something to offer for all.

What one needs to realize is that, it will not be possible to navigate through the island or even reach the place without appropriate information. In order to have a wonderful stay and visit all the tourist locations, having a guide that can become an important resource of the information is very important. This is where the http://www.yazores.com/en comes handy. This website provides provide people with information about how to get to the area, where to live, what to do and how to get around. Knowing more about the area would also help one enhance the way they look at the area and make the stay more enjoyable.

The website provides various packages to meet all kinds of budgets. An individual can plan the complete trip on this website. A vacation planner can book flights, find suitable hotels for the stay, check out the various activities, or can get information on the car rentals as well.

People who want to plan their vacation in an area that is a little more exotic than just Hawaii; this destination makes an ideal choice. This archipelago is quite accessible and since this is a tourist area, one would be able to find hotels through the website as well one can head to the islands for the vacation time. To know more about the islands, their history, the locations, the adventures etc., one can visit the website, www.yazores.com/en.

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