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To those who like to sail in the Azores, Tubber.com can offer assistance not only with finding a suitable yacht charter but also with providing you with information about this destination. Azores are known for its yacht charter potential and the fact that many skippers come there with their crews to enjoy a holiday on the water.
All of the nine islands of the Azores Archipelago are of volcanic origin and are located roughly between 37° and 40° north latitude and 25° and 31° west longitude, with the island of Flores marking the westernmost border of the European continent. 245,746 people (2012 data) live in the 2,325 sq. of this islands territory, which is part of the Portugal and constitutes the Autonomous Region of the Azores.
The islands of the archipelago are divided into three geographical groups: the Eastern Group, comprising of Santa Maria and São Miguel, the Central Group, including Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial, and the Western Group, composed by Corvo and Flores. The Azores, along with the archipelagos of Madeira, Canary Islands and Cape Verde, constitute the biogeographic region of Macaronesia, a name which means “fortunate islands” for those who live there and visit them.
Do you want to experience of having a whale next to your yacht? The Azores are currently one of the world’s largest whale sanctuaries. Among resident and migrant species, common or rare, more than 20 different types of cetaceans can be spotted in the Azores. It is an impressive figure and it corresponds to a third of the total number of existing species. The Azores have an ecosystem with unique characteristics. With majestic whales and friendly dolphins, the blue Atlantic Ocean becomes even more magical around these nine islands.
The climate of the Azores is mild, with a high degree of humidity and frequent rain. During winter there is a strong wind, but the average temperature is 14ºC, making it the warmest winter place in Europe. The rainy periods, though frequent, are generally short. Summer is hot and sunny, with temperatures that are on average around 24ºC. The sea remains at an inviting temperature between 17ºC and 23ºC.
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