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THE ARCHIPELAGO OF THE AZORES

These volcanic islands [Santa Maria, São Miguel, Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico, Faial, Flores and Corvo], with a population of about 240.000, were discovered by Portuguese in the XV century.

Estas ilhas vulcânicas, com uma população de cerca de 240.000 habitantes, foram descobertas pelos portugueses no século XV.

Lagoa das Sete Cidades

São Miguel, with 747km2 and 131.510 inhabitants, is the largest Island of the Azores.

São Miguel, com uma área de 747km2 e 131.510 habitantes, é a maior ilha dos Açores.

Caldeira

All islands are connected by plane, some of them are also served by a regular maritime line all year round. Ferry connections are available in summer.

Todas as ilhas se encontram ligadas por avião, algumas delas são ainda servidas por ligação marítima regular durante todo o ano. No verão são disponibilizadas ligações por ferribote.

Ponta Delgada

Airlines SATA and TAP connect the Islands to the mainland Portugal and to the world. charters companies operate to São Miguel from Northern Europe. The German airline Air Berlin connects Ponta Delgada to Nuremberg.

As companhias aéreas SATA e TAP ligam as ilhas a Portugal continental e ao estrangeiro. Companhia fretadas viajam para São Miguel do Norte da Europa. A companhia aérea alemã Air Berlin liga Ponta Delgada a Nuremberga.

Angra do Heroísmo

Ponta Delgada is the main urban centre of the archipelago, and Angra do Heroísmo is World Heritage of UNESCO since 1983.

Ponta Delgada é o principal centro urbano do arquipélago; Angra do Heroísmo é património da UNESCO desde 1983.

Lagoa Funda

Flores is the most occidental Island and, in my opinion, due to its maar lakes and waterfalls, is the most beautiful one of the whole archipelago.

Flores é a ilha mais ocidental e, na minha opinião, devido aos seus lagos do tipo maar e cascatas, é a mais bonita de todo o arquipélago.

Ferraria

The sea water temperature in summer is about 23º C. But it is very hot in Ferraria.

A temperatura da água do mar no verão ronda os 23º C, mas é muito quente na Ferraria.

Intro Updated Sep 15, 2011
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Daja123 Mar 8, 2012 at 11:21 PM Report Abuse

Balated birthday greetings Antonio! Best wishes and hugs from sunny Ljubljana! (~_~)
cachaseiro Mar 8, 2012 at 10:10 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday Antonio.
Hope you had a great day.
AngMimi Mar 7, 2012 at 3:02 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday Antonio
Enjoy your special day, Cheers!!
Greetings from Malaysia.
meiyergani Mar 7, 2012 at 10:55 AM Report Abuse

hello Antonio Vieira...HBD ....wishing you all the best and success....from Bogor Indonesia
hopang Mar 7, 2012 at 9:35 AM Report Abuse

Hi Antonio, We wish you a very happy birthday. Hope you have a wonderful day. Warm greetings from cold Sweden. ~ho & pang
MalenaN Mar 7, 2012 at 4:57 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday Antonio! Have a great day!
chiara76 Mar 1, 2012 at 12:35 AM Report Abuse

Wishing you a Happy Birthday.
travelife Sep 25, 2011 at 7:57 PM Report Abuse

Some new great photos I have explored now. Portugal is a great country to visit. When are you coming to Bangladesh...Reza
mircaskirca Jul 9, 2011 at 10:27 AM Report Abuse

Muito obrigada querido António! Tem um excelente fim de semana!
mallyak Mar 7, 2011 at 10:51 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday From Bangalore India Antonio and many happy returns of the day!