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Sao Miguel Island Portugal Last Updated: 05/24/2025 |
| Sao Miguel Island is the largest and most populous island in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The highest elevation is 1,105 m (3625 ft). The island covers 760 km2 (290 sq mi) and had 133,295 inhabitants in 2021, with 45,000 people residing in Ponta Delgada, the archipelago's largest city. | |
| A secret European oasis, São Miguel island is a nature lovers dream: from soothing natural thermal pools and scenic hikes, to dramatic coastlines and volcanic landscapes. Located off the west coast of Portugal is the Azores, a slice of heaven in the form of a nine island archipelago. Sitting approximately 1,643 km (1,021 mi) from Lisbon, São Miguel is famous for its volcanic landscape peppered with bubbling geysers, colourful flora and rich marine life, including whales and dolphins. The island’s highlights include the twin crater lakes of Sete Cidades. To the east, is Furnas, with fumaroles and hot springs. | |
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Azores Place » City Azores is one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal 'along with Madeira'. It is an archipelago composed of nine volcanic islands in the Macaronesia region of the North Atlantic Ocean, located about 1,500 km (930 mi) from Lisbon and about 3,900 km (2,400 mi) from the east coast of North America. 84 views 💖 1 👍 0Portugal |