The Flower Island
The westernmost island of Europe, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with spectacular waterfalls and green landscapes.
Population
1,456
Area
70 km²
Parishes
7
Agriculture (primary sector), Livestock (mainly cattle and sheep), Tourism (tertiary sector), Fishing (historical and local)
Rocha dos Bordões (geological formation), Fajã de Lopo Vaz (viewpoint), Miradouro do Lajedo, Igreja Matriz da Lomba, Lagoa Funda (crater lake)
Lajes das Flores became a municipality in 1515, making it the oldest municipality on Flores island. It was the first parish on the island, which was itself discovered around 1452. The municipality was briefly integrated into Santa Cruz das Flores between 1895 and 1898.
The municipality is located on Flores, the westernmost island of Europe. The construction of the new port, destroyed in 2019 by Hurricane Lorenzo, is a major recent project with an investment of approximately €230 million. Popular destination for hikers.
Population
2,114
Area
71 km²
Parishes
4
Agriculture, Fishing, Tourism, Services
Poço do Bacalhau, Museu da Fábrica da Baleia do Boqueirão, Morro Alto and Pico do Se Natural Forest Reserve, Fajã Grande, Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro, Miradouro Lagoa Negra
The municipality of Santa Cruz das Flores was founded in 1548. Flores island was discovered around 1452 by Diogo de Teive. The city was historically an important maritime center.
Flores is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the westernmost point of Europe. The island's supply depends on a monthly boat, which can lead to shortages of fresh products.