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Welcome to the SATA AIRLINES AZORES PRO 2013 AZORES PRO TRAVEL INFORMATION This document will provide you with a variety of information regarding the event, including dates, location, accommodation, transportation, local amenities and event contact details. Event Ratings and dates ASP Men s Prime Event [3 rd to 8 th September 2013] [USD 250,000 prize money] Event location The Azores Islands Pro will be staged at Ribeira Grande on São Miguel s north shore, the largest of nine islands that compose the Azores archipelago (Portugal). São Miguel, known as "the green island", is the largest and most populated island of the Azores as well as the home to the Presidency of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. It has a surface area of approximately 293 square miles (759 km2) with a population of 150.000 inhabitants (aprox.). The Ponta Delgada Airport is located about 2 km from the city center. Surfing & Weather info Summer season: the north shore of São Miguel it s the most consistent all year round, with summer swells averaging 3/5 feet, reaching up to 15 feet during the winter season. Under the influence of the Gulf Stream, a warm water current that heads north east from the Gulf of Mexico, the Azores enjoy a mild temperate climate throughout the year. During the summer you can expect lovely warm sunny days with average outside temperatures of between 15 and 26 C, and mild water temperatures from 20º to 24º C. Being so far out in the Atlantic, the islands are prone to rainy days at any time of year, and without these showers of course, you could not enjoy the beautiful flora on the islands. Wetsuit: short or steamer 2x2 short sleeves.
Getting there By plane only The Azores International airline, SATA INTERNATIONAL, is the official Azores Islands Pro airline. It operates direct non stop flights to the Azores Islands from Lisbon and Oporto in mainland Portugal. The approximate flight time to Ponta Delgada is about 2 hours. Azores main airports are: Ponta Delgada (PDL) in São Miguel; Terceira (TER) and Horta (HOR). A special air fare, from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada is available for reservations trough Takeoff Surf Travel, where you can choose your travel arrangements from flights only to a full travel package, combining flights, accommodation and car rental. SPECIAL EVENT AIR FARE > 285 _ all taxes included. Price per person inclusive of: Round trip in economy class from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada; 20kg checked baggage allowance; Free Surfboard transportation*; All taxes and fees (airport taxes, security taxes and fuel surcharges). *EVENT SPECIAL: surfboard carriage will be free of charge (1 board bag up to 10 kg per passenger), when booking the EVENT special fare trough Takeoff. Note: special fare is subject to seat/fare availability and it is valid for SATA flights only. Please book early to guarantee your reservation. August is main tourist season and planes get sold out easy. Important notice: there are daily flights available from Boston - USA to Ponta Delgada - Azores (Sao Miguel Island) with SATA International. Surfers coming from the US Open can fly from LA to Boston and then get this direct 4 hour flight to São Miguel Island (Ponta Delgada). Reservations available trough Takeoff Surf travel. Flight Schedule: /transportation/flights Transportation / car rental Hiring a car is the best way to move around São Miguel, and should be considered essential. There is also public transportation available as well as a reliable taxi service. Special car rental rates are available for the Azores Islands Pro trough Takeoff Surf Travel: /transportation/rentacar Important: please book early to guarantee your reservation. September is main tourist season and cars get sold out easy.
Accommodation São Miguel offers a wide variety of accommodation options in Ponta Delgada (main city) with easy and fast access to the event site. Special accommodation rates are available for the Azores Islands Pro attendees, trough Takeoff Surf Travel: /accommodation Important: September is main tourist season so we recommend you to book your stay the soonest possible. Some of the recommended accommodation with special rates for the event: Hotel Vip Executive Açores **** Ponta Delgada Hotel Açores Atlântico **** Ponta Delgada From 25 * From 27 * Hotel Ponta Delgada *** Ponta Delgada Aparthotel Encosta do Mar *** Ribeira Grande From 29 * From 23 ** * price per person/night based on triple share room with bed & breakfast **price per person/night based on a 4 person apartment with bed & breakfast More accommodation and full information & prices available at: /accommodation
Full Travel Packages Choosing a full/combined travel package is the easiest and cheapest way to travel to Azores Islands Pro. To make your travel easy Takeoff prepared 4 different special Azores Islands Pro travel packages, so that you can choose accordingly to your needs. PACKAGE 1 PACKAGE 2 FLIGHT CAR HOTEL FLIGHT HOTEL The easiest way to travel An all inclusive package, including a return flight from Lisbon or Oporto to Ponta Delgada, plus 3 nights accommodation (minimum) on one of our recommended hotels plus car rental for 4 days minimum. For those who don t need to hire a car It includes a return flight from Lisbon or Oporto to Ponta Delgada, plus 3 nights (minimum) on one of our recommended hotels. PACKAGE 3 PACKAGE 4 HOTEL CAR FLIGHT CAR For those who don t need flights This package includes 3 nights accommodation (minimum) in one of our recommended hotels and car rental for 4 days (minimum). For those who don t need accommodation If you don t need accommodation, this is your choice. It includes a return flight from Lisbon or Oporto, plus car rental for 4 days (minimum). Full information & prices available at: /packages
Useful Contacts Travel reservation information TAKEOFF SURF TRAVEL Azores Islands Pro official travel partner Reservation Contacts: By email: By phone: (+ 351) 213 943 3 17 / Fax: (+ 351) 213 943 399 Office hours: Monday to Friday from 09h30 to 13h00 / 14h00 to 18h30 Contest Event Coordinator : Rodrigo Heredia - (+351) 965 228 802 rheredia@daazeventos.com Tourist Information São Miguel Tourism Office: (+351) 296 285 743 Flight Information SATA - Azores Airlines Contact Center 707 227 282 / (+351) 296 209 720 www.sata.pt Emergency Contacts National Emergency Number: 112 Ponta Delgada Hospital: (+351) 296 203 000 Ponta Delgada Firefighters: (+351) 296 301 301 Ponta Delgada Police: (+351) 296 282 022 Coast Guard & Rescue: (+351) 296 281 777 Civil Defense: (+351) 295 401 401 Intoxications and Poisoning: (+351) 808 250 143 General Contacts Phone Information: 118 International Calls (with operator): 171 More travel information at