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Awards and Distinctions
"World's Leading Island Destination"
World Travel Awards 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
"Europe's Leading Island Destination"
World Travel Awards 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013
“Sustainable Tourist Destination”
EarthCheck Bronze Benchmarked 2022
"Europe's Best Cruise Destination" | World Cruise Awards
Europe's Best Cruise Destination 2022 - 1st place
"Europe's Best Cruise Destination"
European Best Destinations 2021 - 1st place
"Santana World Biosphere Reserve"
UNESCO 2011
"7 Natural Wonders of Portugal - Forests and Woodlands"
7 Maravilhas de Portugal 2010 (Floresta Laurissilva)
"World Heritage of Humanity"
UNESCO 1999 (Floresta Laurissilva)