DISCOVER THE AZORES

Nine islands of natural beauty in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean

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Islands

241.763

Inhabitants

2.333

km² Area

Municipalities

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THE NINE ISLANDS

Each island has its own unique character, from the green São Miguel to the smallest Corvo. Discover the diversity of the Azores archipelago.

São Miguel

The Green Island

The largest and most populous island of the Azores, known for its hot springs, tea plantations and the iconic Sete Cidades crater lake.

Municipalities

Population

137,255

Area

745 km²

Density

184/km²

Highlights:

•Lagoa das Sete Cidades
•Furnas hot springs
•Chá Gorreana tea plantation

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Terceira

The Lilac Island

UNESCO World Heritage city Angra do Heroísmo and important military base. Rich in history and culture.

Municipalities

Population

53,563

Area

400 km²

Density

134/km²

Highlights:

•Angra do Heroísmo (UNESCO)
•Algar do Carvão lava cave
•Monte Brasil

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Faial

The Blue Island

Known for the blue hydrangeas and the famous Horta marina, a meeting point for trans-Atlantic sailors.

Municipalities

Population

14,466

Area

173 km²

Density

84/km²

Highlights:

•Horta Marina
•Capelinhos Volcano
•Caldeira do Faial

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Pico

The Mountain Island

Dominated by the Pico volcano (2,351m), the highest mountain in Portugal. UNESCO vineyards and whaling history.

Municipalities

Population

14,418

Area

444 km²

Density

32/km²

Highlights:

•Pico Mountain (highest in Portugal)
•UNESCO vineyards
•Gruta das Torres

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Santa Maria

The Yellow Island

The oldest inhabited island of the Azores, known for its sandy beaches and the 'red desert' Barreiro da Faneca.

Municipalities

Population

5,504

Area

97 km²

Density

57/km²

Highlights:

•Praia Formosa
•Barreiro da Faneca
•Columbus connection (1493)

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São Jorge

The Dragon Island

Elongated island with dramatic cliffs and unique 'fajãs'. Famous for Queijo São Jorge cheese.

Municipalities

Population

8,435

Area

243 km²

Density

35/km²

Highlights:

•Fajãs (unique coastal areas)
•Queijo São Jorge cheese
•Piscina Natural da Fajã do Ouvidor

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Graciosa

The White Island

The second smallest island, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with characteristic windmills and the Furna do Enxofre cave.

Municipalities

Population

4,070

Area

61 km²

Density

67/km²

Highlights:

•Furna do Enxofre cave
•UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
•Windmills with red domes

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Flores

The Flower Island

The westernmost island of Europe, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with spectacular waterfalls and green landscapes.

Municipalities

Population

3,570

Area

141 km²

Density

25/km²

Highlights:

•Westernmost point of Europe
•UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
•Poço do Bacalhau waterfall

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Corvo

The Crow Island

The smallest and most northerly island, UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Unique without civil parishes.

Municipalities

Population

437

Area

17 km²

Density

26/km²

Highlights:

•Smallest island
•Caldeirão volcanic crater
•UNESCO Biosphere

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THE AZORES IN NUMBERS

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Population Distribution

Number of inhabitants per island

Area Comparison

Size of each island in km²

Population Density

Inhabitants per square kilometer

Municipalities Distribution

Number of municipalities per island

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