What a wonderful idea of being surrounded by sparkling waters, tropical trees, spectacularly beautiful scenery and gorgeous beaches – this is all about an ISLAND vacation and the experiences it has to offer. If you love nature and a have a taste for adventure, put Portugal on your agenda and explore its mysterious and still untouched islands, creating picture-perfect colorful memories to remember lifelong.
The Azores Islands
A volcanic archipelago of nine islands around 1,400 kilometers west of Lisbon, Portugal’s historic capital, the Azores is composed of three groups: the central (Terceira, Sao Jorge, Pico, Graciosa and Faial Islands), the eastern (Santa Maria and Sao Miguel) and the western (Flores and Corvo islands). First to have been spotted in the 14th century (1317), the Azores Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean, in the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula, covering a total area of 2,247 square km. Ponta Delgada on the Island of Sao Miguel, is the island’s capital city with a population of over 250,000.
A tourist paradise with consistent sunshine, majestic beaches, and great landscapes, the Azores in Portugal are what the Canary Island to Spain… You will also find bountiful activities to indulge in, from island hopping to a plethora of water-related adventures to cultural pursuits. The best memories will be from spots, like Peter’s Sports Pub – the crib of the sea world in the city of Horta, Faial Island and the amazing beauty of natural reserves. If you want something different on your holidays, then welcome to the lively Azores – an archipelago filled with possibilities!
Madeira Islands
Discovered in 1419 by Portuguese navigators, Madeira Archipelago is another fantastic getaway in the center of the Atlantic, consisting of the main island of Madeira, the island of Porto Santo and two groups of uninhabited islands. Breathtaking coastline, beautiful assortment of flowers and tropical fruits, misty laurisilva cloud forests and imposing mountains, year-round mild temperature, a wealth cultural heritage and stunning luxury resorts, sporting their own swimming pools are but a few of the available charms found here. Whatever you look for in a holiday, be sure to find in this wondrous piece of paradise.
Madeira is famous for its fine red wine and with nearly 14,000 plots there is a variety to try. The island also has an excellent infrastructure for sports, such as golf, tennis, horse riding, mountain climbing, fishing, sailing and many more. Brimming with smiles and color, Madeira offers fun in the sun!
Lisbon Island – The Most Expensive in the World!
Beautifully located on the doorstep of Portugal, nearby heavily populated capital city, Lisbon Island is a massive 3,000-acre bizarre island primed for development, which is considered the most expensive in the world with a biting price ranging between $310 million and $350 million.
So if you are living a life of luxury and such biting sum of money won’t break the banks, take steps to become the owner of this magnificent land and turn it into a luxurious dreamscape paradise with a complete residential unite golf courses and more!
