Pico Pico Island is the second largest island in the Azores and is known as the “Mountain Island” for having the highest elevated mountains in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Pico Island is part of the central group of islands in the archipelago. Many consider Pico one of the most beautiful and underrated of the Azores islands. [...]
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Pico Travel Guide
April 15th, 2012 
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March 26th, 2012 admin Sao Lourenco Bay Santa Maria is the southeastern most island of the Azores. The island is divided into two regions: a flat dry western region where you’ll find the capital Vila do Porto and other parishes like São Pedro and Almagreira and a hilly, vegetative, eastern region that rises as high as 600 meters above [...]
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October 27th, 2011 admin Traditional bandstand Faial Island is an island east of Pico and part of the central group of islands in the Azores. Faial is nicknamed the “Blue Island” due to the large number of hydrangeas that bloom in the summer months. But the island is much more than just flowers. Faial happens to be dominated by [...]
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October 27th, 2011 admin 2010-07-20 São Jorge is a volcanic island in the Azores, shaped like an oblong blade and part of the central group of islands in the archipelago. São Jorge has been described as an island that is like a ship anchored to the ocean, perhaps a commentary on the myriad attractions the island offers. At least [...]
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