Azores recognized as the most environmentally friendly place in Europe

The Azores, an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean belonging to Portugal, was awarded the QualityCoast 2013 award as the most environmentally friendly place in Europe.

According to the portal DearTravel.ru, in addition to the Azores in the ceremony, which took place in Malta, the prizes were awarded to Paphos in Crete and Bayon in Galicia, the Portuguese Torres, Cascais, Nazar and Obidus, as well as the national marine parks Itre Hvaler in Norway and Kusterhavet in Sweden.

The award was established by the European Coastal and Maritime Union (EUCC), whose experts evaluate nominees on 100 items, including social, natural and cultural factors.