The Azores Islands

Saturday, December 22, 2007

From the archive & journal

The religious spirit of the Azorean is made keen by natural catastrophes and the isolation to which they were subjected for centuries, durin...

From the archive & journal

The religious spirit of the Azorean is made keen by natural catastrophes and the isolation to which they were subjected for centuries, durin...

From the archive & journal

The religious spirit of the Azorean is made keen by natural catastrophes and the isolation to which they were subjected for centuries, durin...

From the archive & journal

The indented coast of São Miguel provides sea-lovers with charming beaches nestling among cliffs, and also natural swimming-pools formed amo...

From the archive & journal

Huge hollow and luxurious garden in which the colour of the flowers is mixed with the bright green of the Japanese cedars and araucarias. Le...

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Pico do Carvão A peak that provides broad views of the sea and the centre of the island, dominating the northern and southern coasts. Nearby...

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Large crater with a perimeter of 12 km. The unforgettable scene of Lagoa Verde (literally, Green Lake) and Lagoa Azul (Blue Lake) framed by ...