The Azores are an autonomous region in Portugal, consisting of nine volcanic islands located in the North Atlantic Ocean, 1,360 km from the mainland. These islands are characterized by their moderate climate throughout the year, due to their influence by the warm Gulf Stream. The Azores include a large number of tourist and entertainment attractions that make them an ideal destination for many tourists around the world, in addition to their picturesque nature, which varies between volcanic craters, sandy beaches, hot water springs, waterfalls, lakes, vast green spaces, dense forests, and fishing villages.