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WELCOME TO THE AZORES AIRLINES PRO 17 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 WSL - MEN S QUALIFYING SERIES EVENT LOCATION The Azores Airlines 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. 5TH - 10TH A SEPTEMBER 2017 1
GETTING THERE By plane only The Azores International airline, SATA INTERNA- TIONAL, is the official Azores Airlines Pro. 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. GUARANTEED SEATS SPECIAL EVENT AIR FARE > 245 all taxes included. Price per person inclusive of: Round trip in economy class from Lisbon or Oporto to Ponta Delgada; 23kg checked baggage allowance; Free Surfboard transportation*; All taxes and fees (airport taxes, security taxes and fuel surcharges); Flights changes permited (penalties will apply). * 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. September is main tourist season and planes get sold out easy. 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 Airlines Pro trough Takeoff Important: please book early to guarantee your reservation. September is main tourist season and cars get sold out easy. Surf Travel: /transportation/rentacar 2
ACCOMMODATION São Miguel offers a wide variety of accommodation options in Ponta Delgada (main city) with easy and fast access to the event site. Important: September is main tourist season so we recommend you to book your stay the soonest possible. Recommended accommodation with special rates for the event: NEW NEAT HOTEL AVENIDA PONTA DELGADA FROM: 35 * Special accommodation rates are available for the Azores Airlines Pro attendees,trough Takeoff Surf Travel: /accommodation * price per person/night based on triple share room with bed & breakfast 3
FULL TRAVEL PACKAGES Choosing a full/combined travel package is the easiest and cheapest way to travel to Azores Airlines Pro. Choosing a full/combined travel package is the easiest and cheapest way to travel to Azores Airlines 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 PACKAGE 3 PACKAGE 4 + + + + + The easiest way to travel For those who don t need to hire a car For those who don t need flights For those who don t need accommodation An all inclusive package, including a return flight from Lisbon or Oporto to Ponta Delgada, plus 2 nights accommodation (minimum) on one of our recommended hotels plus car rental for 3 days minimum. It includes a return flight from Lisbon or Oporto to Ponta Delgada, plus 2 nights (minimum) on one of our recommended hotels. This package includes 2 nights accommodation (minimum) in one of our recommended hotels and car rental for 3 days (minimum). If you don t need accommodation, this is your choice. It includes a return flight from Lisbon or Oporto, plus car rental for 2 days (minimum). FROM: 333 FROM: 291 FROM: 105 FROM: 249 Full information & prices available at: /packages 4
USEFUL CONTACTS TRAVEL RESERVATION INFORMATION TAKEOFF SURF TRAVEL Azores Airlines Pro official travel partner RESERVATION CONTACTS Monday to Friday from 09h30 to 13h / 14h30 to 18h30 CONTEST Event Coordinator : Rodrigo Heredia - (+351) 965 228 802 rheredia@daazeventos.com 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) 295 401 400 Intoxications and Poisoning: (+351) 808 250 143 TOURIST INFORMATION Ponta Delgada Tourism Office: (+351) 296 308 625 FLIGHT INFORMATION SATA - Azores Airlines Contact Center 707 227 282 / (+351) 296 209 720 www.sata.pt GENERAL CONTACTS Phone Information: 118 International Calls (with operator): 171 5