WHY AZORES FOR YOUR CORPORATE RETREAT

The Azores embody the perfect balance between the breathtaking nature of a laid-back archipelago and the convenience, comfort, and safety of a developed country. Its unique location between Europe and America translates into both ease of travel (4h to London and 5h to Boston via direct flights), and a very attractive time zone as a corporate retreat or workation destination.

The archipelago is located in the middle of the Atlantic about 1 360 km west of continental Portugal and about 880 km northwest of Madeira. The islands enjoy year-round mild temperatures that benefit from the Gulf Stream. The air temperature averages between 11 and 26°C depending on the time of year. The average temperature of the surrounding ocean varies between 15 and 25°C. Your team can expect changeable weather with rainy days at any time of the year. There is saying that you can have all four seasons in one day. Do not give up if it is raining in the morning – there can be clear sky and sunshine by lunchtime.

Being called an unspoiled paradise, the Azores are best known for their hot streams, black sand beaches, dazzling blue lakes, verdant pastures, volcanic caverns, bubbling mud pots, beautiful flowers, sprawling sunrises and waterfalls cascading deep into ravines. There is no better place  for company retreat for nature lovers, fans of adventure sports, or anyone looking for peaceful place to have an active workation. Here is the taste of the most popular activities that your team can do in the Azores: hiking, biking, whale-watching, paragliding, kayaking, canyoning, surfing, diving, etc.

MIDDLE OF ATLANTIC – EXTRAORDINARY CORPORATE RETREAT DESTINATION

Given its diversity, São Miguel is an island with a lot of things to do.  São Miguel provides plenty of walking trails allowing you to enjoy all beauties of the island. Another way to explore the island is by cycling, mountain biking or horse riding. Golf lovers will appreciate two golf fields allowing the practice of this sport and providing the contact with the unspoiled nature.

For those who prefer water sports there are activities such as kayaking or canyoning that can be practiced on lakes located in the craters of extinguished volcanoes or river and numerous waterfalls. On both south and north coast of the island is possible to find a lot of spots available for surfing and body-boarding.  Thanks to a huge variety of underwater fauna, São Miguel is a paradise for those who are keen on diving and  fishing. Your team need some rest during this corporate retreat? The beaches of  Santa Barbara, Pópulo, Água d’Alto and Ribeira Quente and thermal spas at Ferraria and Furnas are perfect places to relax and to recharge the energy.