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Sao Miguel , Acores - Região Autónoma dos Açores

The islandgroup Acores , consists of 9 islands. Sao Miguel , Santa Maria , Terceira , Graciosa , Sao Jorge , Pico , Faial , Flores and Corvo . My visit were to the main island Sao Miguel , and this page is about that island . The island group is situated almost in the middle of the North East Atlantic ocean .All the islands origns from vulcanic activity , moswt of them are today not active , only 10 are still active.

Ponta Delgada , Sao Miguel

Ponta Delgada is the largest city on the islands 20600 inh. It became Capital in 1546 , after a earthquake in 1522 had destroyed the former Capital Villa Franca Do Campo. Ponta Delgada is the economical and administrative center of the Acores , and the President has his official residence there.

Waterfall , Sao Miguel

The islands are very fertile , green and beautiful . Tourisme has not yet overrun the islands . Crime is almost none excistant , and a traveller will feel very secure there , one of the last peaceful places on earth.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Safe , friendly , cheap and beautiful.
Cons:None .
In a nutshell:Almost the garden of Eden.

Last visit to Região Autónoma dos Açores: May 2003
Intro Written May 21, 2003
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Christmas tree on place outside Convento de Nossa - Região Autónoma dos Açores

Christmas tree from New Zeeland Favorites (5)

Close up of the Christmas tree . Doès anyone on New Zeeland recognise this tree that were taken away from you for more... more travel advice

Christmas tree from New Zeeland Favorites (5)

On the place in front of the convent , I spotted this tree which came from New Zeeland more than 200 years ago , today... more travel advice

Convento de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca - Região Autónoma dos Açores

Santo Cristo procession , Ponta Delgada Favorites (5)

From the beautiful and large place in front of the convent , The Santo Cristo procession starts the 5 week after Easter... more travel advice

Avenida InfanteDom Henrique - Região Autónoma dos Açores

The city Ponta Delgada Favorites (5)

Ponta Delgada is the largest city on The Acores . My recomendation is to choose a hotel here and to take day trips... more travel advice

Things to Do (5)
See All Dolphin and whale watching

Off The Beaten Path (1)
Bath in warm vulcanic water

Comments (8)

anniebella Aug 21, 2009 at 12:27 PM Report Abuse

Hi Fred, Your photos are beautiful...we are planning a trip for next Sept. to the Azores. Do you know if that is a good time of year to see the whales and dolphins?
36waterfalls Jan 22, 2008 at 12:23 AM Report Abuse

Absolutely stunning page Fred!
nhcram Jul 13, 2006 at 2:53 PM Report Abuse

A friend visited here recently an loved it. Well written tips thanks
kyoub Oct 25, 2005 at 4:38 AM Report Abuse

This seems to be a lovely area to visit. Thanks for the virtual tour. Interesting tips especially liked the one about the xmas tree.
Pawtuxet Aug 27, 2005 at 6:30 AM Report Abuse

Gorgeous countryside. Well done page. We have many people from this area in my state in Bristol, Rhode Island.
yelli Jul 20, 2005 at 10:50 PM Report Abuse

I've never heard of this place, but I would like to go one day
zumodemango May 2, 2004 at 1:39 PM Report Abuse

very nice place! it's seems fantastic...
olja1234 Jun 1, 2003 at 12:25 PM Report Abuse

Superb page. I enjoyed. Txs