Summer data to guide tourism management on Corvo

The Azores Government has launched a programme to track visitor activity on Corvo during the summer of 2026. Running from July to September, when demand is at its highest, the initiative is intended to provide a clearer picture of the scale of tourism on the island.

The work is coordinated by the Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures through Azores DMO. Data collection covers air and sea arrivals, in-person counts at Corvo harbour and information on tourist boat connections arriving from Flores.

Alongside daily visitor totals, the plan will look at periods of greatest concentration, trail use and activity at the island’s main points of interest. It will also consider how demand affects mobility, infrastructure, local services, natural resources, the visitor experience and residents’ views.

The initiative follows concerns on the island about summer pressure. A technical report is due by the end of 2026 and may inform future choices on managing arrivals, strengthening services and infrastructure, or introducing other visitor-management measures. For Corvo, the smallest island in the Azores, the evidence could help balance tourism activity with the protection of its territory and the everyday life of its community.