According to a report by Dinheiro Vivo, the Azores in Portugal ranked second in the 2017 British Travel Destination Awards recently announced by the British Tourist Authority, surpassing popular choices such as Andalusia, Chile, Denmark, and Croatia. The Minister of the British Tourist Authority believes that people are beginning to notice the charm of this pearl of the Atlantic. National Geographic Traveler has rated the Azores as the second-best travel island in the world, considering it one of the few places in Europe that remains authentic. The entire Azores archipelago features rugged terrain, dense forests, numerous clear lakes, and abundant geothermal resources. The islands are filled with fertile farmland, sparkling lakes, rejuvenating hot springs, and picturesque countryside.
The Azores were originally an important maritime station and international air transit point between Western Europe, South America, and West Africa, with a strategically and geographically significant location. Today, it has also become a year-round destination suitable for tourism and relaxation. The Azores are located approximately 1,450 kilometers from the coast of Portugal, over 1,600 kilometers from Europe, and more than 3,200 kilometers from North America. They are 770 kilometers southeast of the Madeira Islands and about 1,200 kilometers east of Cape Roca in Portugal. A flight from Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, to the Azores takes about two and a half hours.
The tourism industry in the Azores has surged, thanks to contributions from tourists from various countries. At the same time, it has positively impacted the tourism industry in Portugal, driving economic development and infrastructure construction, thereby revitalizing the real estate market. Many nationals are investing in Portuguese real estate during this favorable period, not only seeing property appreciation but also obtaining golden residence status for the entire family through property purchase.
Now, through the Golden Residence Policy, immigrating to Portugal requires only an investment in real estate or agricultural property worth over 500,000 euros, allowing the entire family to obtain golden residence status at once, enjoying the same medical and educational benefits as Portuguese citizens. Children applying to universities in EU countries can also enjoy the most-favored-nation treatment within the EU. For more immigration information, please call: 400-138-2929