Record year for the Ports of Azores
- Valerie Charoux
- Jan 4, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 5, 2024
Portugal tourism news – 2023 was a record year for the ports of Azores with the highest turnover ever, reaching the historic mark of 25.3 million euros.
The Ports of Azores just registered the highest turnover ever, reaching the historic mark of 25,289 million euros. For the first 11 months of 2023, 540,111 passengers disembarked at the Ports of Azores, that is 6.7% higher than in 2022. Moreover, 6,340 ships docked at the ports of the Azores in 2023.
Portos dos Açores is the port administration of the Azores that manages 14 ports and 7 Marinas or Nautical Recreation Centers.
The Azores has a geostrategic value in the Atlantic Ocean, and the Port of Azores play an important role not only for Portugal but for the region as a whole.
