Portugal news - 10 Reasons Why Terceira Island in the Azores is the Next Trending Destination for Digital Nomads:
No 1: Terceira Island in the Azores is now being placed on the Digital Nomad map by TERINOV, the Science and Technology Park of Terceira Island. TERINOV just launched a program for Attracting Digital Talent to Terceira Island under the Smart-Eco project. The project is co-funded by the EU to improve digital competitiveness. TERINOV is developing a strategy for promoting and attracting digital talent, namely from the creative industries, and is now welcoming Digital Nomads.
No 2: Terceira Island in the Azores archipelago, a Portuguese autonomous region, is well located geographically. This means a short travel time from both the US and Europe. In many cases, this also means that there will be no need for a connecting flight.
No 3: The mild climate of Terceira Island means that Digital Nomads will be able to both enjoy outdoor activities and to spend time on a veranda overlooking the breathtaking views. The highest temperature is 24°C in the summer and the lowest temperature is 12°C in February.
No 4: There are a number of amazing outdoor activities in the Azores, both at sea or inland, with hiking trails, breathtaking views, with many excursions such as visiting the famous Algar do Carvão caves with its stalactites or watching dolphins and whales in their natural habitat.
No 5: An exotic cultural experience with many festivities and cultural activities. Terceira Island is also known as Festive Island and there are traditional festivities as well as exhibitions all year round. The Sanjoaninas festival is a must-see and the 2023 event will be held on June 22nd to July 2nd under the theme Angra, the Vigorous Phoenix of the Atlantic. Terceira Island’s historical Centre, Angra do HeroÃsmo, was founded in 1534 and is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city is full of streets that intertwine, churches, palaces, forts, squares and gardens. Afternoons may be spent enjoying long walks to see the watermills.
No 6: The Portuguese cuisine with its iconic pastel de nata is a must-have with a cup of coffee, while the healthy traditional cuisine includes fresh sardines in season, or comforting cod dishes to be enjoyed with Portuguese wine.
No 7: The Azores are the ideal location for those who are looking for a healthy work-life balance, far from the big cities, and close to nature. The island lifestyle means enjoying the beaches and natural pools, going for walks in the Mata de Serreta Forest Park, or to viewpoints overlooking the sea, or even to admire the Caldeira de Santa Bárbara crater that is a forest nature reserve.
No 8: The Portuguese Island of Terceira has the high-speed internet and the infrastructure required for remote work. Terceira Island is now a Tech Island with free workspaces and financial incentives for job creation. The TERINOV Science & Technology Park already fosters 65 startups and companies to promote innovation and growth. Remote workers can enjoy the island life while working for overseas companies.
No 9: Terceira Island in the Azores is trying to attract future residents, that is professionals and digital talent that will remain for longer periods and who will contribute to the social and economic development of the Portuguese autonomous region.
No 10: The Azores are part of Portugal that has a well-developed digital nomad infrastructure, digital nomad meet-ups, and a Digital Nomad Visa. For those who fall in love with Portugal, becoming a resident also means becoming an EU citizen. Portugal has recently launched a Digital Nomad Visa and has already issued around 550 visas. Exotic places such as Terceira Island are poised to become the next trending destination!
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Wow Portugal must be a beautiful country I would love to visit Portugal if a find a good partner there