The Islands

www.drtacores.pt

This website provides general information on the history, geography and climate of each of the islands, as well as details on sports and leisure activities, places to visit, travel agencies, car rental, gastronomy, festivals and nature.

The site also provides links to transport companies and the Cultural Department of the Azores government.

The degree of detail provided varies from island to island.

www.madeiratourism.org

This very comprehensive website provides information on the island of Madeira – its location, climate, customs, communications and how to get there.
Detailed lists of hotels and other types of accommodation (with links to their websites), restaurants, bars, nightclubs and congress facilities are included and a list of tourist offices, with details of their locations and opening hours, is also available.

Detailed information on local arts and crafts is provided.

Information of interest to the visitor can also be found under the “General Information” banner.
Comprehensive information on the island of Porto Santo is included in this website which gives details of hotels and other types of accommodation, restaurants, sightseeing, sports activities and main festivals. A brief history of the island is also featured.

Detailed information on natural parks and gardens, walking tours in the “levadas” and sports activities such as golf, hunting, diving, fishing etc. can be found under the banner “Ecotourism” and the “Events and Activities” section provides information on places to visit, adventure and sports activities, walks, driving routes, museums and historical buildings. There is also a calendar of the year’s main events.

The best feature of this website is the information provided on accommodation, walking tours, sports activities and events.