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The Azores form a magnificent archipelago
of nine emerald green islands set in the Atlantic Ocean between
Portugal (1,500km) and North America (3,900km).
Belonging to Portugal, the
Azores are technically part of Europe so no visa requirements are
needed for EU citizens and the currency is the Euro. Tourism is still
in its infancy. Because of their remote location, the traditional
lifestyle of the Azores, outside the main towns, has remained
virtually unchanged.
Terceira
Island's historic centre of its capital, Angra do Heroísmo, has been
classified in UNESCO’s International Heritage list. Worth visiting
are the forts of São Sebastião and São João Baptista, the
palaces of the Bettencourts and of the Capitães-Generais and the
Cathedral.
Santa Maria Island offers excellent water
sports facilities. Worth visiting are Praia, Santo Espírito,
São Lourenço, São Pedro and Vila do Porto, a village with superb
manor houses.
São Miguel Island is the largest of all the islands. In
Ponta Delgada, the capital, the famous 18th century town boasts a
number of monuments that are worth visiting.
Corvo Island is the smallest of all the Azores. In
Caldeirão, an enormous volcanic crater, there are two lakes with
nine small islands, just like the archipelago itself.
On Graciosa Island in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
you will find ancient streets and manor-houses, and a beautiful
mother-church.
Pico Island owes its name to the 7713 ft high volcanic
cone. Don't miss São Roque do Pico, with its 18th century churches
of São Roque and São Pedro de Alcântara.
On Faial lsland, Horta yacht harbour, Caldeira Natural
Reserve, Capelinhos, grottoes and caves in Costa da Feteira are
worth visiting.
On São Jorge Island, Velas, with its fishing port, is
the main town. Admire its manor houses, the churches of São Jorge
(17th century), and Nossa Senhora da Conceição.
On Flores Island in Santa Cruz, you will find manors,
the churches of São Boaventura and Nossa Senhora da Conceição and
the Ethnographic Museum. Visit the Ribeira Grande Waterfall, the
Gruta dos Enxaréus by boat and Lagoas, seven lakes surrounded
by flowers.
