Graciosa
The flattest and most peaceful of the archipelago. Windmills, vineyards and the Furna do Enxofre — a volcanic cave housing an underground lake — give it a timeless charm.
Graciosa is the forgotten island — the one hurried sailors pass by, and adventurous mariners keep for themselves. Flatter than its neighbours, less spectacular at first glance, it reveals a serenity that few islands can offer.
The Praia anchorage is calm and well-sheltered. Furna do Enxofre, a volcanic cave housing an underground lake, is easily accessible from the village. Windmills, vineyards and the gentle local atmosphere make it a restful stopover between passages.
For the crew, Graciosa is often the moment to breathe — to appreciate the calm after the effort of offshore sailing, to simply drift in the quietude of an island that preserves its authentic character.
Praia anchorage · Calm and quiet · Local fishing
Terceira
Its baroque capital Angra do Heroísmo is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Inside the island, Algar do Carvão reveals a spectacular underground volcanic chamber.
The big islandSão Miguel
The largest and most populated. Ponta Delgada is the capital and ideal starting point. The twin calderas of Sete Cidades, the Furnas thermal springs and its electric-green lakes are breathtaking.
The golden islandSanta Maria
The oldest geologically and the sunniest. White sand beaches (Praia Formosa), amber cliffs and terraced vineyards. An unexpected Mediterranean flavour in the heart of the Atlantic.
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